According to canalrural.com.br, the Brazilian tobacco sector completed the mandatory pre-inspection phase for the 2025/26 crop destined for China on Thursday, 17 April, in Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.
Protocol Compliance Enables Export Progress
The Sindicato Interestadual da Indústria do Tabaco (SindiTabaco) confirmed that laboratory testing of processed tobacco samples detected no quarantine pests — a requirement under the bilateral agreement with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). This outcome satisfies the phytosanitary protocol and clears the way for shipment authorization. Under the agreement, Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) collected the samples and submitted them to the Central Analítica at the University of Santa Cruz do Sul (Unisc).
GACC Officials Praise Quality Improvements
Fayu Huang, lead representative of the GACC, stated during the closing meeting that the inspection was effective and highlighted measurable progress in the quality of Brazilian tobacco, particularly regarding reductions in Non-Tobacco Related Material (NTRM). He emphasized the need to further strengthen producer awareness to drive NTRM levels lower.
“The inspection was effective and highlighted evolution in the quality of the Brazilian product, especially in relation to NTRM.” — Fayu Huang, GACC lead representative
Certification Dependency and Market Context
Jin Quiang, president of China Tabaco International do Brasil (CTIB), underscored that final export clearance hinges on formal certification issuance by the GACC. In 2025, China ranked as the second-largest destination for Brazilian tobacco exports, accounting for US$ 577 million in imports. The pre-inspection process covered the 2025/26 harvest cycle, while market data also references performance in 2024 and projections extending into 2026.
Source: canalrural.com.br
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