Nanchang Imported Food Customs Declaration Agency: Full-Process Compliance Practical Guide

Nanchang Imported Food Customs Declaration: Common Bottlenecks for Imports of Southeast Asian Snacks and European Dairy Products

After the expansion of Nanchang Cross-Border E-Commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone in 2026,the import volume of Southeast Asian dried tropical fruits and European organic dairy products increased by 32% year-on-year.Many local food traders in Nanchang have targeted this market,but often get stuck in the import process due to problems with documents,quarantine,labeling and other aspects.In October last year,Mr.Ye from a Nanchang trading company imported 12 tons of Thai dried durian.Because the health certificate did not mark the radiation treatment certification,the declaration was rejected by customs at Shanghai Yangshan Port,resulting in nearly 6000 RMB in costs from 3 days of port detention.This is a common pain point for many small and medium-sized trading companies.

Core Value of Zhongshen in Nanchang Imported Food Customs Declaration

Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in foreign trade agency for more than 20 years.According to the characteristics of imported food in Nanchang,we focus on core links including customs declaration and inspection,international transportation,warehouse management,and formed a full-process solution.Unlike ordinary agencies that only handle document submission,the Zhongshen team intervenes in advance for pre-import document pre-review,accurately matches the requirements of Nanchang local customs and commodity inspection,and helps enterprises avoid hidden risks.

1.Document Pre-Review: Avoid National Standard Compliance Risks in Advance

Document requirements for imported food are much stricter than for ordinary goods.The new national standard GB 7718-2024 implemented in 2026 puts forward clear requirements for traceability codes and organic certification labeling on Chinese labels.The document pre-review team of Zhongshen focuses on verifying the following materials:

• Certificate of Origin must be issued by the official authority of the exporting country,and mark the origin region of the goods (e.g.Thai dried durian must be marked with "Rayong Province,Thailand")
• Health certificate must include radiation treatment certification (required for frozen dried fruit),and heavy metal test report (lead and arsenic content must meet GB2762 standard)
• Chinese label sample must mark the text "Food Contact Material Safety" (new requirement in 2026)

In November last year,Supervisor Mo from a Nanchang dairy trading company planned to import German organic infant formula.The label he prepared on his own did not mark "organic product traceability code".After the Zhongshen team found this problem during pre-review,we assisted in coordinating with the German organic certification body to supplement the certificate,avoiding subsequent risk of declaration rejection.

2.Port Customs Declaration: Shanghai On-Site Team Follows Up Quickly

Most imported food for Nanchang enters through Shanghai Yangshan Port and Ningbo Zhoushan Port.The port customs declaration link requires simultaneous completion of customs declaration and pre-commodity inspection.In 2026,customs upgraded the imported food traceability system,requiring real-time upload of cargo trajectory from loading to entry.Zhongshen has an on-site team based in Shanghai,which can follow up the following processes on site:

1.Book customs declaration window in advance to avoid peak hours (Monday to Wednesday are peak periods at Shanghai Yangshan Port,Zhongshen team prioritizes arranging declaration on Thursday to Friday);

2.Assist on-site for customs inspection,prepare sampling tools and sample containers in advance for high-risk food such as dairy products;

3.Upload traceability information to Nanchang Customs system synchronously,ensuring data matches cargo trajectory.

A nut importer Mr.Liu once had a 10-day delay due to missing traceability information.After entrusting Zhongshen as agent,the on-site team supplemented data on site,and completed customs clearance in only 3 days.

3.Commodity Inspection Sampling: Local Coordination in Nanchang Shortens Waiting Time

Imported food must be tested by commodity inspection authorities.In 2026,food contact material testing (such as packaging plastic migration) was added as a new requirement.The testing cycle is 2 days shorter than previous years,but the requirements for samples are stricter.Zhongshen has established a long-term coordination mechanism with Nanchang local commodity inspection authorities,and can provide the following assistance:

Real Case: Efficient Customs Clearance for Imported German Organic Milk Powder

In December 2025,General Manager You from a Nanchang imported food trading company planned to import 20 tons of German organic infant formula,targeting launch before the Spring Festival in January 2026.When General Manager You handled declaration on his own,the label failed review because he was not familiar with the new national standard’s requirements for traceability codes.

After General Manager You contacted Zhongshen,the team took the following measures:

1.Label review: assisted to supplement the traceability code certificate issued by the German organic certification body,ensuring compliance with GB 7718-2024 requirements;

2.Port coordination: Shanghai on-site team booked Yangshan Port declaration window in advance,avoiding the declaration peak before New Year’s Day;

3.Commodity inspection follow-up: coordinated with Nanchang commodity inspection authorities to arrange priority sampling and testing for the milk powder,and the test report was issued in 3 days;

4.Warehouse connection: after entry,the milk powder was directly transferred to Nanchang bonded warehouse,avoiding secondary warehousing costs.

Finally,the entire process from loading in Germany to customs clearance in Nanchang for this batch of milk powder took only 7 days,5 days shorter than the industry average,avoiding port detention fees and market delays before the Spring Festival.

Summary of Agency Advantages for Nanchang Imported Food Customs Declaration

For Nanchang imported food enterprises,choosing a professional agency can not only improve customs clearance efficiency,but also avoid compliance risks.With more than 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen is familiar with the latest requirements of Nanchang local customs and commodity inspection,follows up the whole process from document pre-review to port customs clearance,and helps enterprises reduce hidden costs.Whether it is Southeast Asian dried fruit or European dairy products,Zhongshen can provide targeted agency solutions,and become a reliable partner for Nanchang imported food enterprises.