Regarding the Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for Export of Fresh Jackfruits from Bangladesh to China

According to the regulations of Chinese Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh regarding plant quarantine requirements for fresh jackfruit exported to China, from now on, Bangladeshi jackfruit that meets the following requirements is permitted to be imported.

I. Quarantine basis

(1) Biosafety Law of the People's Republic of China;

(2) The Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine and its implementing regulations;

(3) The Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and its implementing regulations;

(4) "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Inspection and Quarantine of Imported Fruits";

(5) "Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on Plant Quarantine Requirements for Bangladesh Fresh Jackfruit Exported to China."

II. Permitted names of goods to be imported into the country

Fresh jackfruit, scientific name Artocarpus heterophyllus, English name Jackfruit.

III. Permitted production areas

Bangladesh's jackfruit-producing region.

IV. Approved orchards and packing plants

Jackfruit orchards and packaging factories exporting to China must be reviewed by the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture and approved for registration by Chinese customs. Registration information includes name, address, and registration number, to ensure accurate traceability in case the export goods do not comply with the relevant provisions of this announcement. Before each export season, the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture must provide the registration list to Chinese Customs, which is published and regularly updated on the customs website after review and approval by Chinese Customs.

V. List of quarantine pests of concern by China Customs

1. Bactrocera carambolae

2. Bactrocera umbrosa

3. Indarbela tetraonis

4. Glyphodes caesalis

5. Milviscutulus mangiferae

6. Ochyromera artocarp

7. Planococcus minor

8. Phyllosticta artocarpina

9. Rhizopus artocarpi

10. Uredo artocarpi

VI. Pre-export management

(1) Orchard Management.

1. Orchards exporting to China should establish a sound quality management system and traceability system under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh, implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), maintain orchard hygiene conditions, ensure there are no sources of contamination affecting fruit production nearby, and promptly clean up fallen or rotten fruit; Implement integrated pest management (IPM), including regular pest monitoring surveys, physical, chemical, or biological controls, and control measures such as agricultural operations.

2. The Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh should formulate management plans for quarantine pests of concern to Chinese Customs in accordance with International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 6 (ISPM 6), organize orchard monitoring throughout the year, and bag jackfruit during the growing period, until the fruit is unpacked at the packaging plant after harvest.

3. Monitoring and control of harmful organisms should be carried out under the supervision and guidance of professional technical personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh. Technical personnel must receive training from the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh or its authorized agencies.

4. Orchards and packaging plants exporting to China must retain records of pest monitoring, control, and bagging and provide them to China Customs upon request. Control records should include information such as the names of chemical agents used during the growing season, active ingredients, dosage, and time.

5. For Bactrocera carambolae and Bactrocera umbrosa, orchards and packing plants exporting to China should, under the supervision and guidance of the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture, use methyl eugenol and hydrolyzed protein bait traps and other applicable methods for monitoring and control, and provide relevant procedures and results for the above programs as required by Chinese customs.

6. For Indarbela tetraonis, Glyphodes caesalis, Milviscutulus mangiferae, Ochyromera artocarp, and Planococcus minor, 2% of plants were randomly selected from each orchard from flowering to harvest, monitored every two weeks, with a focus on branches, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. If pests or their corresponding symptoms are detected during monitoring, timely measures including chemical or biological control should be taken to control pest occurrence or maintain low prevalence levels.

7. For Phyllosticta artocarpina, Rhizopus artocarpi, and Uredo artocarpi, monitor at least once a month from germination to harvest, focusing on whether the stems, leaves, and fruits have occurred. If suspicious symptoms are found during monitoring, samples must be collected and sent to the laboratory for testing. If the fungus is detected, the orchard should take control measures.

(2) Packaging Plant Management.

1. The processing, packaging, storage, and transportation of jackfruit exported to China shall be conducted under the quarantine supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh or authorized personnel. Packaging plants must maintain good hygiene and have measures to prevent re-infection by harmful organisms (such as insect screens).

2. Packaging of jackfruit exported to China should be completed at a registered packaging factory. During processing and packaging, jackfruit exported to China must be removed (diseased, rotten, etc.), washed, and graded to ensure it does not carry insects, mites, rotten fruit, plant debris, or soil. Use an air gun or brush to blow each surface of the jackfruit one by one to remove scale insects and other insects carried on the surface. At the same time, a packaging plant inspector carefully inspects each fruit, removing any with surface cracking, damage, softness, pest or disease infestation, or rot.

3. Packaging plants should establish a traceability system to ensure that jackfruit exported to China can be traced back to registered orchards and packaging plants, recording processing and packaging dates, the names of the source orchards and packaging plants or their registration numbers, quantities, export dates, export quantities, destination countries, and container numbers.

4. If packaged jackfruit needs to be stored, it should be immediately stored and stored separately to avoid reinfection by harmful organisms.

(3) Packaging requirements.

1. Packaging materials must be clean, hygienic, unused, and meet China's plant quarantine requirements. If wooden packaging is used, it must comply with the requirements of International Standard for Plant Quarantine Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15).

2. Each packaging box should be labeled in Chinese or English with the fruit name, country, place of origin (province, city, or district), orchard and packaging factory name, or its registration number. Each box and pallet must be labeled "输往中华人民共和国" or "Exported to the People's Republic of China" in Chinese or English.

3. Containers containing jackfruit exported to China should be checked for good hygiene conditions during loading. Containers should be sealed with sealing seals, and upon arrival at Chinese entry ports, the seals should remain intact.

(4) Pre-export inspection and quarantine.

If live quarantine pests of concern, branches, leaves, or soil are found by Chinese customs, that batch cannot be exported to China. The Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture should identify the causes and take corrective measures. At the same time, seizure records are kept and provided to Chinese customs upon request.

(5) Requirements for plant quarantine certificates.

1. For jackfruit that has passed quarantine, the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh shall issue a plant quarantine certificate, indicating the name or registration number of the orchard and packaging plant, and include in the supplementary declaration: "This consignment complies with requirements specified in the Protocol of Phytosanitary Requirements for Export of Fresh Jackfruits from Bangladesh to China, and is free from quarantine pests of concern to China."

2. Before the official commencement of trade, the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture should provide samples of the plant quarantine certificate to Chinese customs for verification and filing.

VII. Entry-bound inspection, quarantine, and handling of non-compliance

When jackfruit exported to China arrives at the port of entry, Chinese customs will verify the relevant documents and labels and carry out inspection and quarantine.

(1) Verification of relevant certificates and identification marks.

1. Check whether the imported jackfruit has obtained the 'Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit.'

2. Verify whether the plant quarantine certificate complies with the provisions of Article 6, Paragraph (5) of this announcement.

3. Check whether the labels on the packaging box or wooden packaging comply with the provisions of Article 6, Paragraph (3) of this announcement.

(2) Inspection and quarantine upon arrival.

1. Jackfruit exported to China must be entered through ports permitted by Chinese customs for fruit import.

2. When jackfruit arrives at a Chinese port of entry, Chinese customs will conduct inspection and quarantine in accordance with Chinese laws, regulations, national standards, and the requirements of this announcement. Those who pass inspection and quarantine are permitted to enter the country.

(3) Nonconformity Handling.

1. If jackfruit is found from unauthorized orchards or packing plants, the shipment will not be allowed to enter the country.

2. If quarantine pests of concern to Chinese customs or newly occurring live quarantine pests in Bangladesh are found, or soil, plant residues, etc., the goods will be returned, destroyed, or quarantined.

3. If any goods are found to not comply with Chinese food safety laws, regulations, or national standards, the batch of goods will be returned or destroyed.

GACC

July 27, 2026

Technical Specifications for Bagging Bangladeshi Jackfruit for Export to China

1. Bag Type

The fruit bags selected under this specification should be wind-resistant, waterproof, and well-ventilated plastic bags (polystyrene) to prevent the invasion of pathogens and pests. The drainage holes on both sides at the bottom of the bag should have a diameter no greater than 2 mm. The bags used must be new, free of holes, contaminants, print, or artistic processing, and can serve as a barrier to prevent pests from infecting the fruit.

2. Bagging Time

The bagging time should be selected at the appropriate maturity stage of the jackfruit, approximately two weeks after complete pollination, to prevent infection by fruit flies and moths.

3. Bagging Precautions

Jackfruits should be individually bagged, enclosed within the fruit bag. The stem should be tightened with a rope to ensure that no pests can enter, and the fruit bag must be marked to indicate the harvest date.

4. Pre-Bagging Management

Staff must inspect the fruits to ensure that only intact and uninfected fruits are bagged. Before bagging, recommended insecticides and fungicides should be sprayed on the fruits to control pests and diseases. The fruit bag should fully cover the entire fruit to prevent pests from entering and causing infection.

5. Post-Bagging Management

From the start of bagging until the end of harvest, daily inspection of the fruit bags is required. Before harvesting, check the integrity of the bags; if a bag is damaged, the fruit will be removed and must not be exported to China. Fruits with defects or pest and disease infections must also be removed during harvest.

During harvesting, sharp knives or scissors should be used to cut the fruit stems, and the fruit should be held to prevent it from falling to the ground. Exported jackfruits should be selected at 12 weeks of age (90–95 days post-bagging) and harvested along with their fruit bags.

After harvesting, the jackfruits should remain intact with their fruit bags and be promptly transported to the packaging facility for proper handling to prevent reinfestation by pests such as fruit flies.

Jackfruits will be unbagged and undergo a final inspection at the packaging facility; only those meeting quality standards are allowed for export.