What is the difference between GACC registration and AQSIQ registration? <br>Do I need to register with GACC if I already have an AQSIQ registration number?

◄ What is the difference between GACC registration and AQSIQ registration? Do I need to register with GACC if I already have an AQSIQ registration number? ►

2022 New GACC registration number for overseas manufacturers

GACC Exporter Registration VS AQSIQ Exporter Registration

GACC Manufacturer Registration VS AQSIQ Manufacturer Registration

These are very popular questions, which is asked almost every day:

What is the difference between GACC registration and AQSIQ registration?

Do I need to register with GACC if I already have an AQSIQ registration number?

Let's make a detailed explanation here:

First of all, you need to know what is GACC? What is AQSIQ?

GACC is the abbreviation of the General Administration of Customs of China. It is a government department of China. It was established in 1949 and is still in existence.

AQSIQ is the abbreviation of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China. It was a Chinese government department in the past. It was established in 2001 and was abolished in 2018.

Its subordinate CIQ (China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau) was also merged into GACC in 2018.

☼ 2022 New GACC registration number for overseas manufacturers

From 2022, the GACC registration number for oversears manufacturer is upgraded to 18 digits,

This GACC register No. needs to be printed on the Chinese label of imported food , then can pass the China Customs Clearance.

The old 10-digit registration number for overseas food manufacturers (also known as the old AQSIQ registration number), has been invalidated

☼ GACC Exporter Registration VS AQSIQ Exporter Registration

Items	GACC	AQSIQ
Logo
Government agency name	General Administration of Customs of China	General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China
Current state	In force	Cancelled in 2018
Registration of overseas food exporters	Beginning in 2019, currently under implementation	Started in 2012, has ended in 2018
Exporter registration number	11 digits (e.g. 03618000888)	11 digits (e.g. 41013000999)

☼ GACC Manufacturer Registration VS AQSIQ Manufacturer Registration

Items	GACC	AQSIQ
Logo
Government agency name	General Administration of Customs of China	General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China
Current state	In force	Cancelled in 2018
Registration of Foreign food manufacturers (Low-risk food category)	Beginning in 2019, currently under implementation	Started in 2012, has ended in 2018
Manufacturers registration number (GACC-1-1 type)	2019 to 2021 Transition period: 10 digits (e.g. 9364210888 ) Since 2022: 18 digits (e.g. CTHA24022110201234)	10 digits (e.g. 9528210888 )
Registration of Foreign food manufacturers (Medium-risk food category)	Beginning in 2022-1-1, Currently accepting applications	No such category
Manufacturers registration number (GACC-1-2 type)	18 digits (e.g. CTHA24022110201234)	No such category
Registration of Foreign food manufacturers (High-risk food category)	Beginning in 2022-1-1, Currently accepting applications	Started in 2012, has ended in 2020, CNCA is responsible for reviewing and issuing CNCA registration numbers
Manufacturers registration number (GACC-1-3 type)	18 digits (e.g. CTHA24022110201234)	Depending on the country of origin, the number of digits is variable (e.g. NY12G0001 or AT60212EG)
Registration Validity Period	5 years	4 years

提示 Notice

不同类型的GACC注册，海外申请人可以根据自身情况，选择不同的渠道进行注册申请。
1. 如果你精通GACC注册流程，可以直接向中国海关提交免费申请，其网站为：www.customs.gov.cn or www.singlewindow.cn；
2. 如果你是第一次申请，不清楚GACC注册的程序h流程，申请文件要求等，可以通过CRA中国代理机构渠道申请注册，CRA会提供专业的注册咨询服务，帮助你顺利通过GACC注册审查，尽快获得GACC注册号。

Different types of GACC registration, overseas applicants can choose different channels to apply for :
1. If you specialise in the GACC registration process, you can submit a free application directly to China Customs, website: www.customs.gov.cn or www.singlewindow.cn;
2. If you are not clear about the registration process of GACC registration, application document requirements, etc., you can apply for registration through the channel of CRA (Chinese Representative Agency) , CRA will provide professional registration services to help you successfully pass the GACC registration review and get the GACC registration number quickly.

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