Ecuador: Blueberries and 11 other products with 0% tariffs will have to wait years to enter China

The trade agreement with China reduced the tariff on at least 12 foods with great potential for Ecuador to 0%, but its producers will still have to wait to take advantage of these benefits. And they will still have to wait for China to approve the phytosanitary protocols before allowing them to enter. Among those products with 0% tariffs are blueberries, passion fruit, tree tomatoes, quinoa and others that are detailed in the following graph: On the other hand, there are other products that were also benefited from the exemption from paying tariffs, but that They have this health protocol, required for food products. For example, dragon fruit and cocoa powder. There are also others that do not need this requirement and can enter from May 1 with 0% tariff: chocolate (three tariff items), tuna and preparations, palm heart preparations, mineral water, jams, fruit juices, teas. Likewise, non-food products, such as handmade bags and toquilla straw hats. What is a phytosanitary ...