In-Depth Analysis and Practical Guide to Full Process of Dried Fruit Import Agency 2026

Imported dried fruits such as pistachios,cashews,raisins,etc.have long been a popular category in foreign trade due to their high added value and strong market demand.However,entering 2026,China Customs’ supervision standards for imported food have become increasingly refined,especially in terms of phytosanitation,food labeling and tariff classification,which significantly increases operation difficulty.For traders lack of professional customs clearance team,self-declaration often faces high risks of declaration rejection,high inspection rate,long customs clearance cycle and other problems.Based on 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen provides a set of rigorous and efficient agency import solutions for dried fruit importers like Mr.Huang,ensuring that goods enter the domestic market compliantly and quickly.

Preliminary Preparation and Compliance Audit

Before goods shipment,the core task is to ensure all documents comply with the latest requirements of Chinese laws and regulations and the General Administration of Customs of China.This stage is the cornerstone of the entire import process,and any omission may lead to failure of declaration after goods arrive at the port.Zhongshen acts as a "compliance gatekeeper" in this link,intervenes in audit in advance,and eliminates risks at the source.

For dried fruit products,the primary task is to confirm the qualification of overseas suppliers.Importers must provide official filing information of the supplier,and the production enterprise must be included in the List of Registered Overseas Production Enterprises of Imported Food released by the General Administration of Customs of China.Zhongshen will assist Mr.Huang in verifying the validity of the supplier’s registration number,avoiding the risk of direct cargo return caused by unregistered or expired registration of the enterprise.

The second is the audit of Chinese labels.According to the latest General Standard for Pre-packaged Food Labels implemented in 2026,the Chinese label of imported dried fruits must strictly follow GB 7718 and GB 28050 standards.The label must clearly mark the product name,ingredient list,country of origin,production date,shelf life,nutrition facts table and information of domestic distributor.Zhongshen’s professional operation team will pre-audit the label draft at the design stage,focus on checking the compliance of font size,layout format and ingredient description,ensuring that the label can pass the audit at one time after cargo arrival,no need for rework and re-labeling,thus greatly saving storage and time costs.

International Logistics and Document Preparation

After completing the compliance audit,it enters the stage of logistics transportation and core document preparation.Dried fruit is a food product that has certain requirements for transportation environment,it needs to be protected from moisture,mildew and pollution.Relying on its own international logistics network,Zhongshen plans the optimal sea or air route for Mr.Huang and arranges appropriate container type.For moisture-sensitive dried fruits,it is recommended to use containers with food-grade inner lining,and use desiccant when necessary,to ensure the quality and safety of goods during long-distance transportation.

At the same time,Zhongshen will guide and assist overseas suppliers to prepare a full set of customs clearance documents.These documents are the legal basis for subsequent customs declaration and inspection,and must meet the requirement of consistency between all documents and conformity of documents to goods.Core documents include:

• Official Certificate of Origin: A legal document proving the origin of the goods,and also a necessary certificate to enjoy tariff preferences.
• Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by the official phytosanitary authority of the exporting country,proving that the goods do not carry pests,pathogens and soil prohibited from entry by China.
• Sanitary Certificate / Health Certificate: Proving that the goods meet the hygienic standards for human consumption.
• Component Analysis Report: Details the physical and chemical indicators of the product,used to verify declaration elements.
• Original label sample and its translation: Used for Customs to verify label information.

Zhongshen’s operators will check the information on the above documents word by word,ensuring that the weight,quantity and product name on the packing list,invoice,contract and bill of lading are completely consistent.In particular,the container number on the phytosanitary certificate must be exactly the same as the actual shipping container number,otherwise it cannot pass the phytosanitary inspection at the port.

Declaration and Document Review

Goods declaration to Customs after arrival at the port is the most technically intensive link in the import process.In 2026,the Customs "Single Window" system has been fully upgraded,and the requirements for filling in declaration elements are more accurate.At this stage,Zhongshen improves customs clearance efficiency through professional customs broker team and systematic declaration strategies.

The first step of declaration is commodity classification (HS Code).Dried fruit products involve multiple tax numbers.For example,in-shell pistachios and shelled pistachios,raisins and dried currants have different HS codes,corresponding tax rates and supervision conditions.Relying on rich classification experience,Zhongshen accurately determines the HS code according to the processing technology,product status and component analysis report.This is not only related to the amount of tariff paid,but also determines whether an automatic import license or entry phytosanitary approval is required.For mixed packaged dried fruits imported by Mr.Huang,classification is more difficult.Zhongshen confirms the tax number in advance through pre-classification service,avoiding inspection caused by classification disputes.

After the declaration data is submitted,Customs will conduct electronic document review.Zhongshen’s operators monitor the review status in real time.Once the prompt of "declaration rejection" or "manual review" appears,they will immediately modify the data or supplement explanations according to Customs feedback.For example,if Customs questions the application of origin country tariff,Zhongshen will quickly retrieve the relevant free trade agreement text and origin standard statement,give professional explanation to Customs,strive for the application of lower tariff,and reduce Mr.Huang’s import cost.

Comparison of Common Import HS Codes and Supervision Conditions for Dried Fruits

To show the declaration requirements of different dried fruit products more intuitively,Zhongshen has sorted out the following core data table to help customers quickly understand policy differences:

Note: In the supervision certificate code,"A" stands for Entry Cargo Clearance Certificate,"B" stands for Exit Cargo Clearance Certificate (we mainly focus on A here).It needs to be used together with the Quarantine Approval Certificate for Entry Animals and Plants in actual operation.

Inspection,Release and Logistics Distribution

After Customs passes the document review,the goods enter the inspection link.For dried food products,Customs’ inspection focus is mainly on quarantine safety and label compliance.Zhongshen provides on-site accompanying service during the inspection link,coordinates with the port and inspection yard,arranges container unstuffing,and cooperates with Customs’ inspection.

Under the regulatory environment of 2026,the inspection rate of dried fruits is relatively high,with key inspection on whether there are live pests,soil residues and decay.Zhongshen’s customs affairs staff will assist Customs officers to quickly locate the goods on site,and standardly display the packaging and product status.If the goods need to be sampled for inspection,Zhongshen will immediately start the emergency plan,coordinate with qualified laboratories for expedited testing,and track the progress of test report issuing in real time.Once the test is qualified,Zhongshen will apply to Customs for release as soon as possible.

Tax payment is the premise of release.Zhongshen provides tax advance service for customers,uses its own capital pool to pay tariffs and VAT quickly,avoiding extra costs of cargo detention caused by customers’ insufficient capital turnover.After Customs release,Zhongshen is also responsible for arranging pickup and domestic transportation,and delivering the goods safely to the warehouse designated by Mr.Huang.For goods that need transit,Zhongshen will take advantage of the bonded logistics park to handle "one-day tour" or other bonded logistics operations,flexibly solve various complex logistics needs.

Core Service Value of Zhongshen

In summary,agency import of dried fruits is not a simple document transfer,but a systematic project involving law,taxation,logistics and biology.Zhongshen creates significant value for customers like Mr.Huang through in-depth intervention in the whole process.

First,Zhongshen effectively avoids the risk of administrative penalty caused by inaccurate declaration through accurate HS classification and compliance guidance.Second,relying on long-term good communication mechanism with Customs and inspection departments,Zhongshen can quickly solve abnormal problems in inspection and document review,and compress customs clearance time to the industry-leading level.Finally,through tax advance and logistics integration services,Zhongshen helps customers optimize cash flow and reduce the overall comprehensive import cost.

In 2026 with increasingly fierce competition,choosing Zhongshen as your import agency partner means choosing professionalism,safety and efficiency.We not only help customers solve the problem of "how to import",but also help customers maximize commercial benefits on the premise of compliance through refined services.