Field crab for export are freshwater crabs that live in rice fields, ponds, and ditches, delivered in the form of live crabs, frozen ground crabs, or processed products such as packaged crab rind. Before exporting field crab to China, businesses must check whether the species and type of product are allowed to be imported from Vietnam, then prepare for facility registration, deed and storage plan.
What is field crab?
Field crabs are small crabs with dark brown or yellow shells, living commonly in the plains and midlands. Crab meat is rich in protein and calcium, a familiar ingredient for soup, vermicelli, and hot pot.
The name "field crab" can be used for many different freshwater crab species. When preparing export documents, businesses need to determine the exact scientific name through a specialized agency.
Types of crab products for export
| Product form | Popular specifications | Control point |
|---|---|---|
| Live crabs | Mesh covers, baskets or boxes are airy and moist | Survival rate, mud cleaning, shipping time |
| Frozen ground crab | PE bag or tray, quick freezing, carton | Clean the grinding stage and cold chain temperature |
| Processed products | Canned and bagged crab cake and crab bricks | Food safety criteria and labels |
Quality and preservation standards for field crabs
With live crab
- Healthy crabs, full claws, no dead crabs or trash.
- Wash off mud and drain before packaging.
- Keep cool and moist, do not soak in water, shorten delivery time.
With ground crab and processed goods
- Raw material sources have information about exploitation or farming areas for retrieval.
- The processing, grinding, and packaging areas meet food hygiene and safety conditions.
- Quick freezing and continuous cold chain until delivery.
- Testing for microbiology, heavy metals, and pesticide residues according to the requirements of the importing country, because field crabs live in field environments.
What should you pay attention to when exporting field crab to China?
Check for authorized species and products first
Enterprises need to verify whether the species of field crab (by scientific name) and each type of product is on the list allowed to be imported from Vietnam to China. This should be done through the competent authority and the official website of China Customs. If it is not on the list, official orders should not be deployed.
Facility registration and referral by competent authority
Order 280 of China Customs (GACC) on registration of foreign food manufacturing enterprises takes effect from June 1, 2026, replacing Order 248; The registration code under Order 248 is still valid and can still be used. Seafood belongs to the group that must be introduced by the Vietnamese competent authority (NAFIQPM). When changing production address or legal representative, the facility must re-register.
Labels and deeds
Packaged goods need Chinese labels according to regulations. Each batch needs a certificate issued by a Vietnamese authority, the information must match the label, invoice and declaration. China Customs does not charge registration fees; Only use the official site customs.gov.cn or singlewindow.cn.
Documents need to be prepared
- Results identify species and describe each type of product.
- Profile of preliminary processing, processing, packaging facility and registration code (if eligible).
- Test results according to the requirements of the buyer and the importing country.
- Contracts, commercial invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, deeds, certificates of origin when needed.
What stages does Andwind support?
Andwind supports businesses in reviewing the permit status of species and products, checking facility registration conditions, preparing documents to work with competent authorities, declaring customs, quarantine and arranging transportation of live or refrigerated goods.
Frequently asked questions
Does frozen ground crab need to be registered with GACC?
If the product is allowed to be imported, the production facility needs to have a valid registration code according to regulations for seafood. Businesses should check with the competent authority for each product type.
Do live crabs and processed crabs have the same procedures?
Not quite. Raw goods focus on quarantine and survival rate, while processed goods focus on food safety, labeling and cold chain.
Why is it necessary to test residues with field crabs?
Field crabs live in fields, ponds, and ditches, so they can be exposed to pesticides or heavy metals. Testing helps prove that the shipment meets the importing country's requirements.
Conclude
There are many types of crabs to exploit, but it is necessary to confirm the species and permitted products first, then control hygiene, cold chain and synchronized records for sustainable export.
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