Australian lobster imports encounter delays in customs clearance in China

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Australia pointed out that Chinese customs officials are delaying the import of certain high quality crustaceans. This suggests that its rock lobster industry may have become the latest victim of growing tensions between China and Australia. According to Bloomberg News, Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham stated on Monday 1st November, all importers should abide by the same standards and should not have discriminatory screening practices and Chinese authorities should exclude the use of any such discriminatory screening practices action. The seafood industry revealed that due to increased inspections of imports from China, some Australian lobster cargoes have experienced customs clearance delays in the past few days.

The Australian seafood trade advisory company Seafood Trade Advisory Group said, there is a continuing risk of delays in the implementation of the new process. To mitigate this risk, most exporters have decided to stop shipping to China until the new process Learn more so far.