China Extends CBEC Policy Grace Period Until the End of 2017

On 25 May 2016, China GAC released a notice granting a grace period until 11 May 2017 for CBEC trade. During the grace period, CBEC commodities don’t need to obtain the “Customs Clearance of Entry Commodity” (CCEC), and cosmetics can still be imported via CBEC without pre-market approval by CFDA.

During the grace period, CIQs in Pilot cities will make efforts to explore proper inspection measures to improve the clearance efficiency as well as ensure cosmetic safety. To help enterprises to adapt to the new policy, the MOC and related departments have agreed to extend the grace period to the end of 2017.