This article introduces the growth environment of Rhodiola, the importance of ecological protection and various regulatory requirements that need to be met in international trade. Rhodiola is a herbaceous plant that grows in alpine regions, with strong vitality and special adaptability. However, its population has been declining due to over - excavation and over - grazing. Therefore, both China and the international community have implemented protection measures for it, including listing it in the second - level national key protected wild plants list and the appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. In addition,?Import/export?Rhodiola and its products also need to meet a series of regulatory requirements, including handling relevant certificates, meeting import and export conditions and subject to customs supervision. Violators will be punished in accordance with the law.

I. Ecological Environment and Protection of Rhodiola

Rhodiola is a herbaceous plant that grows in alpine and pollution - free areas at an altitude of 1800 - 2700 meters, especially widely distributed in Tibet, Xinjiang, Yunnan, Gansu, Qinghai, Jilin and Inner Mongolia in China. However, due to over - grazing and unplanned excavation, the population of Rhodiola has been declining, and some Rhodiola populations even face the threat of extinction in the wild. Therefore, the Announcement of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (No. 15, 2021) listed it in the second - level national key protected wild plants list.

II. International Trade and Compliance Requirements of Rhodiola

In February 2023, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that came into effect included Rhodiola in Appendix II, meaning that its import and export need to meet a series of regulatory requirements. First, it is necessary to conduct a query through the species catalog to confirm whether a certificate is required. For the import and export of Rhodiola and its products within the scope of the appendices of CITES, a certificate of approval for the import and export of endangered species of wild fauna and flora of the Peoples Republic of China under CITES is required; while for the export of Rhodiola and its products that are not included in the appendices of the Convention but are under key national protection, a certificate of approval for the import and export of wild fauna and flora of the Peoples Republic of China is required.

Query on Whether to Apply for a Certificate:

Query of Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Visit the website http://www.cites.org.cn/citesgy/fl/

Query of the List of Wild Plants under Key National Protection: Visit the website http://www.forestry.gov.cn/c/www/gkzcjd/1115.jhtml

Query of the List of Wild Animals under Key National Protection: Visit the website https://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2021-10/23/content_5644425.htm

III. Import and Export Procedures and Customs Supervision of Rhodiola

According to relevant regulations, for the import and export of Rhodiola and its products, relevant materials need to be submitted and a certificate of approval for import and export needs to be obtained. During the import and export process, it must be carried out at the designated port, and the import and export activities should be completed in accordance with the types, quantities, ports, and time limits specified in the certificate of approval for import and export. In addition, for the imported and exported Rhodiola and its products, the certificate of approval for import and export also needs to be submitted to the customs and be subject to customs supervision. Those who violate the above regulations will be punished in accordance with the law.

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