Announcement of the General Administration of Customs No. 257 of 2025 (Announcement on Optimizing Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision Measures for Imported Feed and Feed Additives)

Policy Summary
This announcement optimizes the inspection, quarantine and supervision measures for imported feed and feed additives by implementing a risk-based classification system. It publishes a corresponding list detailing risk levels and specific regulatory measures, effective immediately upon release, and simultaneously repeals the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) Announcement No. 144 of 2015.

Official Chinese Text

海关总署公告2025年第257号（关于优化进口饲料和饲料添加剂检验检疫监管措施的公告）
公告〔2025〕257号

　　按照《进出口饲料和饲料添加剂检验检疫监督管理办法》规定，根据风险分析结果，海关总署优化了进口饲料和饲料添加剂检验检疫监管措施，现将《进口饲料和饲料添加剂风险级别划分范围及相应检验检疫监管措施清单》（见附件）予以公布。

　　本公告自发布之日起实施。原质检总局公告2015年第144号同时废止。

　　特此公告。

　　附件：进口饲料和饲料添加剂风险级别划分范围及相应检验检疫监管措施清单.docx

　　海关总署

　　2025年12月29日

For Reference Only - English Translation

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Announcement of the General Administration of Customs No. 257 of 2025
(Announcement on Optimizing Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision Measures for Imported Feed and Feed Additives)

Announcement [2025] No. 257

In accordance with the provisions of the Measures for the Administration of Inspection, Quarantine, and Supervision of Import and Export Feed and Feed Additives, and based on risk analysis results, the General Administration of Customs (GACC) has optimized the inspection, quarantine, and supervision measures for imported feed and feed additives. The List of Risk Level Classification Scope and Corresponding Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision Measures for Imported Feed and Feed Additives (see the attachment) is hereby published.

This announcement shall be implemented from the date of its release. The former Announcement No. 144 of 2015 issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is repealed simultaneously.

Attachment: List of Risk Level Classification Scope and Corresponding Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision Measures for Imported Feed and Feed Additives.docx

General Administration of Customs
December 29, 2025

Official Document & Source

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Source: General Administration of Customs of the People‘s Republic of China (GACC) / Announcement No. 2025-257 / Release Date: 2025-12-29 / Original Link: http://gdfs.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/302266/302267/6914016/index.html

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2. Professional Advice: The classification of feed and feed additives into specific risk levels directly determines applicable inspection, quarantine and supervision measures, impacting customs clearance timelines and compliance obligations. We strongly advise you to provide the official documents (especially the attachment) to your professional customs broker or legal counsel for accurate product classification and compliance guidance.

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