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title: "Full Analysis of Imported Dried Fruit Customs Clearance Agency Process 2026 Practical Guide - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "Shanghai's dried fruit import market demand continues to rise in 2026，and many enterprises are caught in efficiency bottlenecks due to complicated customs clearance procedures and strict compliance requirements. The imported dried fruit customs clearance agency process involves multi-link connection，and even minor omissions may lead to cargo detention or extra costs. Mr. Yan from Zhongshen points out that sorting out the core actions of each stage clearly is the key to improving customs cle..."
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# Full Analysis of Imported Dried Fruit Customs Clearance Agency Process 2026 Practical Guide

The transaction scale of Shanghai’s dried fruit import market in 2026 has increased by 18% compared with three years ago,but many trading enterprises are still troubled by compliance requirements and document complexity in the customs clearance link.The imported dried fruit customs clearance process involves multiple nodes such as quarantine approval,tariff calculation,warehousing and inspection.Poor connection of any link may delay delivery in mild cases,and face cargo return risk in severe cases.As a local service provider with over 20 years of deep engagement in foreign trade agency,Zhongshen handles nearly 1,000 orders of dried fruit import business every year.This article will combine the 2026 practical experience to systematically disassemble the core process of agency customs clearance.

## 1.Preparatory Work and Document Pre-audit: Lay a Solid Compliance Foundation

![Full Analysis of Imported Dried Fruit Customs Clearance Agency Process 2026 Practical Guide](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/Qvbf1BA9Hbq1t.webp)

The goal of this stage is to ensure all documents meet the latest 2026 quarantine and customs requirements,and avoid declaration failure caused by document errors.Mr.Yan’s team at Zhongshen will participate in the preparatory work throughout the process to help customers avoid hidden risks.

### 1.Core Actions

- Confirm dried fruit access qualification: check whether the goods are included in the 2026 Catalogue of Permitted Imported Dried Fruit Products issued by the General Administration of Customs,for example,for Peruvian raisins newly added to the permitted import list in 2026,it is necessary to confirm whether the certificate of origin complies with the new regulations;
- Collect and pre-audit full set of documents: including certificate of origin,health certificate,packing list,commercial invoice,contract,with focus on checking whether the pesticide residue testing items in the health certificate cover the 12 standards updated in 2026;
- Handle quarantine approval procedures: for in-shell dried fruits such as walnuts and almonds,apply for entry animal and plant quarantine approval 30 days in advance to avoid failure to declare after the goods arrive at the port.

### 2.Common Problems and Zhongshen Solutions

Common problems: some customers mistakenly submit the unupdated 2025 version of health certificate,leading to rejected declaration; Southeast Asian dried mango imports are restricted in 2026 due to adjusted pesticide residue standards,and customers sign contracts without checking the catalogue in advance.

Zhongshen solutions: Mr.Yan’s team provides free catalogue query service before contract signing,and compares with the latest customs database synchronously during document pre-audit,which has helped more than 20 enterprises avoid invalid contract losses in 2026.

## 2.Pre-declaration Before Cargo Arrival: Cut Port Stay Duration

The goal of this stage is to complete electronic declaration before the goods arrive at the port,to ensure rapid entry into the inspection link after arrival.Shanghai Customs implemented the "advance declaration + manifest confirmation" linkage mechanism in 2026,and Manager Yue’s team at Zhongshen will make arrangements in advance.

![2026 Imported Dried Fruit Customs Clearance Process, Zhongshen Practical Experience Summary](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/qvcir6YjdJY4B.webp)

### 1.Core Actions

- Manifest information confirmation: check the variety,weight and origin of dried fruits on the bill of lading and manifest with the shipping company in advance to avoid inconsistency with the actual goods;
- Electronic declaration system entry: enter the customs declaration form through the "Single Window",upload the pre-audited documents synchronously,and fill in the "origin traceability code" newly added in 2026 accurately;
- Tariff rate calculation: accurately calculate the tariff rates of dried fruits from different origins according to the latest 2026 tariff policy,for example,the tariff rate of Chilean dried cherries has been reduced from 10% in 2025 to 8%.

### 2.Common Problems and Zhongshen Solutions

Common problems: the "variety description" on the manifest is inconsistent with the actual goods (for example,"seedless dried apricot" is written as "dried apricot"),leading to declaration interception; wrong tariff calculation leads to insufficient tax payment and delayed customs clearance.

Zhongshen solutions: Manager Yue’s team will generate a Manifest Verification Form after manifest confirmation,and conduct secondary confirmation with customers; the tariff estimation system launched in 2026 provides accurate tax amount 3 days in advance,and supports tax payment agency service.

## 3.Port Inspection and Tax Payment: Control Compliance Risks

The goal of this stage is to pass customs inspection and pay taxes to obtain the release instruction.In 2026,the customs inspection focus for dried fruits has shifted from "appearance inspection" to "quality inspection",and Supervisor Lu’s team at Zhongshen will accompany and respond throughout the process.

### 1.Core Actions

- Cooperate with customs inspection: unpack and sample as required,provide sample description materials,for example,dried walnuts need to prove that the moisture content is ≤10%;
- Tax confirmation and payment: check the Tax Payment Notice issued by the customs,confirm the amount of customs duty,value-added tax and consumption tax;
- Inspection result follow-up: if the sampling test is qualified,follow up the customs release instruction; if unqualified,assist customers to handle re-inspection or return procedures.

### 2.2026 Details of Common Dried Fruit Inspection and Tariff Rates

| Dried Fruit Category | 2026 Tariff Rate | Main Inspection Focus | Common Non-conformity Causes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chilean Dried Cherries | 8% | Authenticity of certificate of origin,moisture content (≤25%) | Excessive moisture,expired certificate of origin |
| Turkish Dried Apricots | 10% | Validity of health certificate,sulfur dioxide residue (≤50mg/kg) | Excessive sulfur dioxide residue |
| American Dried Walnuts | 12% | Access qualification,packaging label compliance | No Chinese ingredient list marked on the package |

### 3.Zhongshen Solutions

Supervisor Lu’s team is familiar with the 2026 customs sampling standards,and will prepare sample containers that meet the requirements in advance; tax payment agency service is supported,so customers do not need to prepare funds in advance,which has helped more than 300 enterprises avoid late declaration fees of over 500,000 yuan in 2026.

## 4.Release,Pickup and Follow-up Coordination: Complete the Full Process Closed Loop

The goal of this stage is to pick up goods quickly after release and coordinate subsequent warehousing or distribution.Shanghai port faced tight warehousing resources in 2026,and Mr.Gu’s team at Zhongshen will make arrangements in advance.

### 1.Core Actions

- Collect release note: print the release note through the "Single Window" to confirm that the goods are available for pickup;
- Arrange pickup and warehousing: coordinate with Shanghai bonded warehouses or ordinary warehouses,constant temperature and humidity warehouses can meet the storage requirements of dried walnuts and dried apricots;
- Document archiving and follow-up: archive and keep all customs clearance documents for 2 years,which is convenient for customers to query later or handle relevant procedures.

### 2.Common Problems and Zhongshen Solutions

Common problems: delayed pickup leads to increased warehousing costs (Shanghai port warehousing fees increased by 5% daily in 2026); lost documents affect subsequent export tax rebates (in case of entrepot trade).

Zhongshen solutions: Mr.Gu’s team arranges pickup vehicles within 1 hour after release,with a pickup punctuality rate of 98% in 2026; all documents are archived electronically,and customers can query online at any time.

The imported dried fruit agency customs clearance process seems complicated,but the core lies in the accurate connection of each link and compliance control.With more than 20 years of practical experience,Zhongshen has set up a dedicated person docking and risk prediction mechanism at each node: the document pre-audit by Mr.Yan’s team can avoid more than 90% of declaration errors in advance,and the pre-declaration by Manager Yue’s team can shorten the port stay duration to 1.5 days (the industry average in 2026 is 3 days).Choosing a professional agency can not only improve efficiency,but also avoid losses caused by policy changes or operational errors.Enterprises with needs can learn more about Zhongshen’s customized services.

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