1, animal and plant quarantine, imported live cattle need to be quarantined to ensure that they do not carry any diseases or pathogens. In China, the national inspection and quarantine department is responsible for the quarantine of imported live cattle.
2. Customs formalities. Imported live cattle need to be declared and cleared at the customs.
3. Import license. Import license is required for importing live cattle. The AQSIQ and the Ministry of Commerce are jointly responsible for the application and issuance of import licenses.
4, transportation procedures, you need to choose a feasible mode of transportation, and abide by the relevant transportation agreements and regulations.
The information required for importing live cattle is as follows:
1. The applicant shall apply to the local customs directly under the jurisdiction for the Permit for the Use of Quarantine Places for Entry Animals, and apply for the Permit for Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine in People's Republic of China (PRC) with this permit.
2. Before submitting a trade contract or agreement to the customs, the applicant must obtain the Quarantine Permit for Entry Animals and Plants in People's Republic of China (PRC).
3. The customs will send quarantine officials to the exporting countries or regions to cooperate with the quarantine work before export.
4. When imported live cattle enter the country, the customs will board a ship/plane/car for quarantine, check the attached quarantine certificate and other relevant documents, and check the animal's health status.
5. Animals that have passed the quarantine inspection shall be released by the customs on the strength of the Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of Entry Goods.
To sum up, importing live cattle from abroad needs to go through relevant procedures and have relevant qualifications. This is to ensure that imported live cattle meet China's animal quarantine standards and food safety requirements, prevent epidemics and pests from being introduced into China, and ensure the health and safety of consumers. Import enterprises need to have corresponding qualifications for import and export operation rights, such as applying for foreign trade registration and customs filing.
Legal basis:
Article 53 of the Customs Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)
Goods and articles that are allowed to be imported and exported shall pay customs duties according to law.
Article 62
After the release of import and export goods and inbound and outbound articles, if the customs finds that the tax is undercharged or omitted, it shall pay back the tax to the taxpayer within 1 year from the date when the goods and articles are released. If the taxpayer violates the rules and causes underpayment or omission, the customs can recover it within three years.