Data and Analysis: Imported Food Rejected by China Customs

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[Updated] 2026 China Customs Rejection Data: 463 Batches of Imported Food in April May 20, 2026
On May 18, 2026, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in April of 2026. A total of 463 batches of imported food from 46 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Rejects 4,889 Imported Food Batches in 2025 as Regulatory Oversight Remains High Feb 16, 2026
ChemLinked releases A Look Back at 2025: China’s Rejected Imported Food Review Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of China’s food import performance, customs rejection trends, and regulatory compliance landscape over the past year. Based on official data published by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), the report reviews key developments in import value, rejection volume, major trading partners, high-risk product categories, and the primary causes behind customs clearance failures in 2025.

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[Updated] 2025 China Customs Rejection Data: 406 Batches of Imported Food in December Feb 05, 2026
This article tracks and analyzes monthly patterns in China's rejected food imports throughout 2025, offering data-driven insights that help businesses to avoid shipment rejections and mitigate cross-border trade risks.On February 2, 2025, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in December of 2025. A total of 406 batches of imported food from 40 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Records 78.1% Spike in Food Rejections in 2024 While Import Value Declines Feb 18, 2025
ChemLinked releases A Look Back at 2024: China's Rejected Imported Food Review Report, offering a comprehensive dissection of the rejected shipments. By synthesizing critical data, unraveling root causes, and providing actionable compliance guidance, the report equips global stakeholders to navigate China's increasingly rigorous import controls.

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China Customs Rejected 460 Batches of Imported Food in December 2024 Jan 15, 2025
GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in December 2024. A total of 460 batches of imported food from 48 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in October came from the U.S. (18.5%, mostly beer and health supplement products), followed by Hong Kong S.A.R. (5.9%, mostly coffee and beverage products), Indonesia and Brazil (both 4.4%).

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China Customs Rejected 507 Batches of Imported Food in November 2024 Dec 25, 2024
On December 24, 2024, GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in November 2024. A total of 507 batches of imported food from 44 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in October came from the U.S. (14.8%, mostly beer and health supplement products), followed by Denmark (9.9%, mostly meat products), and Argentina (7.5%, mostly meat products).

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China Customs Rejected 198 Batches of Imported Food in October 2024 Nov 25, 2024
On November 22, 2024, GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in October 2024. A total of 198 batches of imported food from 28 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in October came from the U.S. (14.6%, mostly beer products), followed by Canada (10.6%, all sports nutrition products), and Japan (9.6%, mostly beer products).

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China Customs Rejected 471 Batches of Imported Food in September 2024 Oct 25, 2024
On October 24, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in September 2024. A total of 471 batches of imported food from 36 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in September came from the U.S., followed by South Korea, Ecuador and Taiwan, China.

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China Customs Rejected 301 Batches of Imported Food in August 2024 Sep 23, 2024
GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in August 2024. A total of 301 batches of imported food from 35 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 392 Batches of Imported Food in July 2024 Aug 27, 2024
GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in July 2024. A total of 392 batches of imported food from 44 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 468 Batches of Imported Food in June 2024, Involving Multiple Cheese Products Jul 31, 2024
On July 30, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in June 2024. A total of 468 batches of imported food from 44 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in June came from the U.S. (24.4%, mostly alcohol), followed by Ecuador (12.2%, all aquatic products) and Macao, China (10.5%, all coffee products).

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China Customs Rejected 345 Batches of Imported Food in May 2024 Jul 09, 2024
On July 9, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in May 2024. A total of 345 batches of imported food from 41 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in May came from the U.S. (18.3%, mostly alcohol), followed by Japan (14.8%, mostly condiments) and Ecuador (11.3%, all aquatic products).

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China Customs Rejected 278 Batches of Imported Food in April 2024 Jun 04, 2024
On June 3, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in April 2024. A total of 278 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 250 Batches of Imported Food in March 2024 Apr 28, 2024
On April 28, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in March 2024. A total of 250 batches of imported food from 34 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Releases the List of Rejected Imported Food in January and February 2024 Mar 29, 2024
On March 27, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published two lists of non-compliant food products in January and February 2024. The lists revealed that a total of 279 batches and 251 batches of imported food were rejected in January and February respectively, involving 43 countries/regions.

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A Look Back at 2023: China’s Rejected Imported Food Review [Free Report] Mar 19, 2024
This comprehensive report endeavors to provide a panoramic view of the rejected food products, elucidate the reasons behind their rejections, and share insightful tips for stakeholders to mitigate potential risks and pitfalls. China stands as one of the world's foremost importers of food, welcoming a constant influx of diverse food products from all over the world at its bustling ports. However, despite its status as a massive and lucrative market for global food industry players, there are several formidable barriers present in China's food market. Notably, one of the key challenges faced by imported food is the risk of rejection during customs clearances. In 2023, a significant number of imported food products were rejected in China for various reasons.

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China Customs Rejected 234 Batches of Imported Food in December 2023 Jan 25, 2024
On January 24, 2024, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in December 2023. A total of 246 batches of imported food from 29 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 182 Batches of Imported Food in November 2023, Involving Infant Formula and Dairy Products Dec 21, 2023
On December 19, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in November 2023. A total of 182 batches of imported food from 33 countries/regions were rejected. Most non-compliant imported food in November came from Japan (26.9%, mostly candy and ice cream), followed by Vietnam (10.4%, mostly fruit and vegetable products) and the U.S. (8.8%, mostly nuts and meat products).

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China Customs Rejected 246 Batches of Imported Food in October 2023 Nov 24, 2023
On November 22, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in October 2023. A total of 246 batches of imported food from 42 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 294 Batches of Imported Food in September 2023 Oct 23, 2023
On October 22, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in September 2023. A total of 294 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 229 Batches of Imported Food in August 2023 Sep 21, 2023
On September 19, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in August 2023. A total of 229 batches of imported food from 37 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 138 Batches of Imported Food in July 2023 Aug 22, 2023
On August 19, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in July of 2023. A total of 138 batches of imported food from 29 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 226 Batches of Imported Food in June 2023 Aug 01, 2023
On July 28, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in June of 2023. A total of 226 batches of imported food from 33 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 118 Batches of Imported Food in May 2023 Jun 29, 2023
General Administration of Customs of China published the list of non-compliant food products in May of 2023. A total of 118 batches of imported food from 31 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejection Data: 196 Batches of Imported Food in April 2023 May 31, 2023
GACC published the list of non-compliant food products in April of 2023. A total of 196 batches of imported food from 38 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejection Data: 177 Batches of Imported Food in March 2023 May 04, 2023
On April 28, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in March of 2023. A total of 177 batches of imported food from 35 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 156 Batches of Imported Food in February 2023 Apr 03, 2023
On March 28, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in February of 2023. A total of 156 batches of imported food from 33 countries/regions were rejected.

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China Customs Rejected 162 Batches of Imported Food in January 2023, Including Milk Powder & Probiotics Feb 22, 2023
On February 21, 2023, General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) published the list of non-compliant food products in January of 2023. A total of 162 batches of imported food from 31 countries/regions were rejected.

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