BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 23. China has
authorized the import of frozen fruit from Kyrgyzstan, marking a
significant step in expanding bilateral agricultural trade,
Trend reports via the
Kyrgyz Ministry of Agriculture.
According to the ministry, exports will be carried out under the
condition that Kyrgyz companies are registered in the General
Administration of Customs of China (GACC) system, known as
CIFER.
The new arrangement introduces a simplified procedure for
exporters. Unlike fresh fruit shipments, which require a separate
quarantine permit, frozen fruit deliveries will no longer be
subject to this requirement, easing administrative barriers for
Kyrgyz producers.
The government has designated the Department of Chemicalization,
Plant Protection, and Quarantine as the competent authority
responsible for registering exporting companies in the Chinese
system.
The decision by China’s customs authority effectively opens its
market to a broad range of Kyrgyz frozen fruit products. These
include strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apples, pears, and
other varieties.
CIFER stands for China Import Food Enterprise Registration (also
referred to as the China Import Food Enterprises Registration
system). It is an online registration and management platform
developed and administered by GACC under the China International
Trade Single Window (Single Window) system. Food products in the
system are classified by risk level (high, medium, low) or specific
lists.
