Zika
Zika Prevention for US Exports to China
A Chinese regulation requires exporters to certify that containers have been “disinsected” prior to entry into China (or face fumigation measures there) IF the vessel loads in a known region with Zika outbreak. In the United States, this currently applies to Florida.
From August 5th-September 2nd, ALL US exporters were required to comply with this regulation. THIS IS NO LONGER NECESSARY, the Chinese government has limited the scope of this regulation to Florida-only.
View fumigation resources, the Chinese regulation, and guidance from US govt. located on our AgTC members-only portal.
Contact info@agtrans.org or 202-783-3333 with questions.
Media Coverage
Journal of Commerce; China’s Zika rules for US exporters dramatically eased
Wall Street Journal; China’s Zika Fumigation Rules Raise Worries for U.S. Exporters
Journal of Commerce; China’s Zika rules for US exporters easier than first disclosed
Journal of Commerce; China details anti-Zika prep for US exporters, but questions remain
Capital Press; Chinese Zika rules threaten U.S. Farm exports
American Shipper Magazine; China takes preventative actions to stop Zika spread
Journal of Commerce; Chinese anti-Zika prevention efforts worry US exporters
USA Today; China to require U.S. imports to be mosquito-free