China’s General Administration of Customs has allowed the immediate import of qualified plant-based medicinal materials from Pakistan. The step is aimed at boosting China-Pakistan cooperation and widening supply channels for China’s growing medicinal materials market.
The approval covers 29 different plant-based products. These include the dried flower buds of Nymphaea candida, the dried ripe fruit of Cordia dichotoma, and the dried whole plant of Plumbago zeylanica. Experts say this will create new opportunities for Pakistan’s herbal and agricultural sectors while meeting China’s market demand.
To ensure safety and quality, China has introduced strict regulations for these imports. A full-chain supervision system has been put in place. It includes enterprise registration, traceability management, pest control, processing standards, and a two-stage quarantine process.
Pakistan is required to follow a comprehensive pest management system. This covers monitoring, integrated control, and post-harvest handling. If any quarantine pests of concern to China are detected, emergency control measures must be launched without delay.
The medicinal materials must be cleaned of soil and impurities and properly dried before packaging. Packaging must meet China’s phytosanitary rules, with wooden materials following ISPM 15 standards. Every package must carry clear labeling, including the product name, country of origin, registration number, and the statement: “Exported to the People’s Republic of China.”
Before export, Pakistan must conduct inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates under ISPM 12 rules. Each certificate should include an additional declaration confirming that the shipment complies with the agreed phytosanitary protocol and is free from harmful pests.
On arrival in China, port authorities will check certificates, packaging, and product consistency. These steps will ensure transparency and traceability across the trade process.
The new permission is expected to strengthen bilateral trade in herbal products. It will also help Pakistan diversify its exports and meet the rising demand for medicinal materials in China.
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