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title: "Detailed Explanation of 2026 Import Agency and Import Customs Declaration Process and Compliance Key Points - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In the first half of 2026，the import volume of German dairy products at Shanghai Port increased by 15% year-on-year，but issues such as discrepant documents and failed quarantine and inspection often lead to customs clearance delays. A director from Zhongshen pointed out that import agencies need to pre-review documents in advance，coordinate with commodity inspection procedures，and accurately match product compliance requirements to help enterprises avoid risks of port detention and cargo return，..."
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# Detailed Explanation of 2026 Import Agency and Import Customs Declaration Process and Compliance Key Points

## German Dairy Product Imports: 2026 Market Background and Common Difficulties

Following the further expansion of opening up in the Lin-gang New Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone in 2026,the demand for imported German dairy products in East China has continued to grow.According to data from an industry association,the import volume of German dairy products at Shanghai Port increased by 15% year-on-year in the first six months of the year,with particularly significant growth in organic infant formula and high-end cheese.However,many traders have encountered many bottlenecks in actual operations:

![20 Years of Experience Sharing: Core Guide for German Dairy Product Import Agency and Customs Declaration](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/8GCfMq9M5gd8L.webp)

- German dairy products require more than 10 documents such as EU organic certification and certificate of origin,and some small and medium-sized traders are unfamiliar with the document format requirements,resulting in failed pre-review;
- China’s quarantine requirements for dairy products cover more than 20 indicators such as total viable count and pathogen limits.If the goods fail the inspection after arriving at the port,they will face return or destruction,with losses exceeding 30% of the cargo value;
- If pre-declaration is not completed in advance when declaring at the port,the goods may be detained in the port,with daily warehousing fees exceeding CNY 2,000,which will also affect the delivery of subsequent orders.

## Core Role of Zhongshen Import Agency: From Process Control to Risk Avoidance

In response to the pain points of German dairy product imports,Zhongshen’s import agency service focuses on "pre-compliance + process visualization" to help traders solve full-link problems from documents to customs clearance.For example,in October 2025,Mr.Lu from a Shanghai food trading company encountered such a situation:

Mr.Lu’s company imported organic cheese from a German brand for the first time.Because they failed to confirm in advance that the "EU organic certification number" in the documents must match the CNCA filing information in China,they could not declare normally after the goods arrived at the port.Later,they contacted a director from Zhongshen for assistance,and completed document correction and pre-declaration in only 3 working days,avoiding a 5-day delay caused by port detention of the goods.

## Process Breakdown and Compliance Control for German Dairy Product Imports

Zhongshen divides the import process of German dairy products into three core stages,and formulates exclusive compliance plans for each stage according to product characteristics:

| Process Stage | Unique Compliance/Quarantine Requirements for German Dairy Products | Zhongshen Assistance Measures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Pre-review | 1.Must provide EU organic certification (EC) and CNCA filing certificate;2.Certificate of origin must be issued by German official institutions and marked with "dairy product" category;3.Sanitary certificate must include 12 detection items such as total viable count and Salmonella. | 1.Pre-review documents 15 days in advance,compare with CNCA filing database to verify certification numbers;2.Provide document templates to help traders supplement missing information;3.Coordinate with German suppliers to confirm whether sanitary certificate detection items meet Chinese national standards. |
| Port Customs Declaration | 1.Must submit pre-declaration through China International Trade Single Window,and fill in "dairy importer filing number";2.If the goods involve wooden packaging,provide heat treatment certificate (IPPC mark);3.Tariff calculation shall refer to the tax rate of the China-Germany Free Trade Agreement,and the original certificate of origin must be provided. | 1.Complete pre-declaration through the Single Window in advance,and upload all electronic document copies simultaneously;2.Assist traders in completing importer filing (if not filed);3.Prioritize matching free trade agreement tax rates when calculating tariffs,helping enterprises save about 8% of costs. |
| Commodity Inspection and Release | 1.Sampling inspection must be conducted at the port,focusing on detecting pathogens such as Enterobacter sakazakii;2.Organic dairy products must add detection of organic ingredient proportion (must be ≥95%);3.If the inspection fails,submit a reinspection application within 72 hours. | 1.Coordinate with commodity inspection departments in advance to confirm sampling points and inspection cycle;2.If initial inspection has suspected problems,assist in preparing sample backups required for reinspection;3.Complete release procedures within 1 hour after passing the inspection,and arrange goods to enter the supervised warehouse. |

### Case Extension: How to Avoid Unqualified Quarantine Risks

In March 2026,Mr.Qi from a Zhejiang trading company imported organic milk powder from a German brand.The detection value of "Enterobacter sakazakii" in the sanitary certificate provided by the supplier was close to the national standard limit (10 CFU/g).After Zhongshen discovered this during pre-review,they immediately asked the supplier to re-provide the test report and contacted domestic laboratories in advance to coordinate the reinspection process.Finally,the initial inspection passed after the goods arrived at the port,avoiding the risk of cargo return—if returned,the freight loss alone would exceed CNY 120,000.

## Summary: Professional Agency Makes Imports More Efficient and Compliant

In 2026,the compliance requirements for import trade will only become stricter,and the import process of products such as German dairy products is complex with many details.With more than 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen can accurately grasp the compliance key points of each link,control the full process from document pre-review to commodity inspection and release,help enterprises avoid risks such as port detention and cargo return,and reduce the average customs clearance time by 30% compared with the industry average.For traders who want to stably import high-end dairy products,choosing a professional import agency is to choose a solution that "saves worry,saves money and saves time".

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