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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 17

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: U.S. Food Companies Return to FoodExpo After Three-Year Hiatus; Hong Kong’s Economic Recovery Softens in Second Quarter; Trade Volume External Merchandise Lowers in June; Hong Kong Plays Host to 3.6 Million Travelers in July
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Japan: USJTA Treatment for Wine 2023

The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023.
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Japan: USJTA Treatment for Nuts 2023

The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023.
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023.
On August 24, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) suspended all imports of aquatic products (including edible aquatic animals) from Japan, effective immediately.
Most U.S. dairy facilities registered to ship dairy products to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will have their registration status expire on August 31, 2023.
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China: New Feed Additives and Ingredients Announced

On July 21, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced its approval of two new varieties of feed additives, four feed ingredients, and modifications to the feed additives and ingredients catalogs.
Recent developments in cross-border e-commerce expanded Filipino consumers’ access to imported food and beverage products, rising from zero in 2019 to almost $1 million in purchases in 2022.
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Japan: Japan 257th Food Safety Group

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 7 agricultural chemicals (Buprofezin, Cyflufenamid, Dicloromezotiaz, Dimesulfazet, 1,4-Dimethylnaphthalene, Pydiflumetofen, and Cyfluthrin) for various agricultural commodities.
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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 16

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Alaska Seafood and ATO Reconnect with Hong Kong Traders
The aim of this report is to inform potential U.S. exporters of hemp seed and hemp seed oil products about relevant import regulations and market opportunities in Japan.
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Japan: The Japanese Market for CBD and Hemp Extracts

The aim of this report is to inform potential U.S. exporters of cannabidiol (CBD) products about relevant import regulations and market opportunities in Japan.