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I am a self-employed individual who has just started importing durian and mangosteen from Southeast Asia. I suffered a big loss on my first shipment last month — the small agency I hired did not review the documents in advance.
After the goods arrived at Shanghai Port, they were seized because the information on the certificate of origin did not match the customs declaration. Being detained at the port for 3 days not only resulted in 15% of the goods being spoiled, but also led to over 20,000 yuan in fines. Now I feel nervous just thinking about importing goods.
The peak season for Southeast Asian durian is coming next month, and I want to find a reliable imported fruit agency that can help me with document and quarantine inspection checks, handle emergencies such as customs detention and cargo damage, and preferably optimize my overall import costs. Do you offer such services?
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat
We provide end-to-end agency services for imported fruits. First is pre-document review within 7 working days: For tropical fruits such as Southeast Asian durian and mangosteen，we will review the certificate of origin，phytosanitary certificate，and entry animal and plant quarantine permit in advance，focusing on matching the origin codes and exporter filing information required by the General Administration of Customs in 2026，to prevent customs seizure caused by document mismatches.
For core node connection，we will complete the pre-declaration 24 hours before the goods arrive at the port，and coordinate the completion of container unboxing，inspection and sampling within 12 hours after the goods arrive. We will fully connect with an exclusive cold-chain logistics fleet to ensure that the goods are transferred in an environment of 0-5℃，avoiding losses caused by temperature fluctuations.
For the emergencies you are concerned about，we have formulated exclusive contingency plans: If there is a need for document correction，coordinate with overseas suppliers to issue corrected documents within 4 hours，If the quarantine inspection fails，we will immediately initiate the local diversion or compliant destruction process，and assist in applying for a reduction of detention fees and container detention fees.
Finally，we will strictly comply with the 2026 *Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Quarantine of Imported Fruits* to ensure compliance implementation. After the goods are released，they will be directly delivered to the cold storage warehouse you designate，and we will also provide a full set of compliant documents for subsequent market sales filing.
Linda GaoYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Documentation SupervisorStart a Chat
For imported fruit customs declaration, you need to focus on the latest valuation rules of the General Administration of Customs in 2026, especially the declaration of transaction prices for Southeast Asian fruits. You need to attach a full set of transaction documents, including purchase contracts, payment slips, packing lists, etc., to avoid deleting and re-declaring due to valuation objections.
If you encounter customs valuation disputes, you need to submit supplementary evidence materials within 3 working days, including the cost details of overseas suppliers and market transaction data of the same batch of fruits. At the same time, use the customs clearance integration platform to conduct cross-customs area data comparison to improve the pass rate of valuation.
In addition, you need to pay attention to the HS code classification of fruits. The HS codes corresponding to durian and mangosteen need to be accurately matched. If the classification is wrong, it will not only lead to tax repayment, but also may affect subsequent import qualification filing.
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
For the logistics route of importing Southeast Asian tropical fruits, give priority to direct shipping routes to Shanghai Port to avoid cargo temperature fluctuations and delays caused by transshipment. If there is a space shortage, you can apply for space lock 7 days in advance, and choose a refrigerated container with real-time temperature monitoring. You can check the temperature and humidity data in the container through the system throughout the journey.
For container detention fees, you can apply to the shipping company for an extension of 3-5 days of free detention period in advance, especially during the peak season, you need to submit the free detention period application 24 hours before the goods arrive at the port. If there is a need to change the port, you need to submit the application 48 hours before the ship arrives at the port, and coordinate with the local customs to complete the customs transfer procedures to avoid extra costs caused by cargo detention at the port.
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Operations ConsultantStart a Chat
Imported fruits can enjoy the latest VAT deferral policy in 2026. There is no need to pay import VAT at customs clearance, and the tax can be deferred to the next month's declaration period, which effectively relieves financial pressure. In addition, if the imported durian and mangosteen are goods under the ASEAN Certificate of Origin, they can enjoy zero-tariff treatment, but you need to ensure that the issuance of the certificate of origin complies with ASEAN Free Trade Area rules, including the proportion of goods' origin components and transportation routes.
For cross-border related-party transactions, you need to ensure that the transaction price complies with the arm's length principle to avoid tax risks caused by transfer pricing adjustments. At the same time, you can optimize the comprehensive tax burden in the import link through reasonable tax structure design, such as setting up warehousing nodes in the free trade zone to enjoy relevant tax preferential policies.
Jason WuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics & Supply Chain ManagerStart a Chat
Receipt and payment of foreign exchange for imported fruits must strictly comply with the latest regulations of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in 2026. Payment must be completed within 90 days after the goods are imported, and the payment amount must be consistent with the transaction price on the customs declaration.
If there is a discrepancy between the payment amount and the customs declaration, you need to submit a difference explanation material within 10 working days, including discount certificates of overseas suppliers and quality claim agreements, etc. Prioritize using the CIPS RMB cross-border payment system for payment, which can reduce exchange rate fluctuation risks and enjoy more preferential fee rates. In addition, you need to conduct regular compliance audits on offshore accounts to avoid foreign exchange supervision warnings caused by abnormal account flows.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
When signing imported fruit purchase contracts with overseas suppliers, you need to clarify the scope of force majeure clauses, especially natural disasters such as typhoons and heavy rains in Southeast Asia, and agree on the division of responsibilities for cargo delays and losses caused by force majeure. At the same time, you need to add a title transfer clause to ensure that the title of the goods is transferred to the purchaser in a timely manner after the goods are loaded on board, so as to avoid title disputes caused by supplier bankruptcy.
For letter of credit payment methods, you need to strictly review soft clauses, such as avoiding clauses that cannot be controlled independently, such as "submitting quality inspection reports confirmed by the buyer". In addition, you can apply for intellectual property customs protection filing to avoid trademark infringement issues related to imported fruits.
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Supply Chain Management ExpertStart a Chat
During on-site inspection of imported fruits, you need to prepare materials such as packing details and copies of certificates of origin in advance to cooperate with customs officers to complete container unboxing inspection. For shelled fruits such as durian and mangosteen, you need to pay attention to the authenticity identification of seals.
If the seal is damaged, you need to take photos for record in time and issue a damage certificate to the shipping company. During X-ray inspection, you need to ensure that the goods in the container are stacked in accordance with the requirements to avoid abnormal X-ray inspection caused by occlusion, which will trigger manual inspection.
If quarantine inspection sampling is required, you need to cooperate with the sampling personnel to complete sample collection, and record the sampling location and quantity for subsequent traceability. If the laboratory test report shows non-compliance, you need to complete the objection application within 3 working days and apply for re-inspection.
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat
The packaging of imported Southeast Asian tropical fruits must comply with the 2026 International Maritime Organization's packaging standards for refrigerated goods. Especially for perishable fruits such as durian and mangosteen, you need to use cushioning packaging materials with moisture-proof and breathable functions to avoid fruit peel damage caused by collision.
A temperature recorder should be placed in the refrigerated container to record the temperature in the container throughout the journey, and the temperature range should be controlled between 0-5℃. In addition, you need to prepare a qualified MSDS report to clarify the attributes and storage conditions of the goods, so as to avoid logistics delays caused by non-compliant packaging. If the goods need to be transshipped, the packaging needs to be reinforced at the transshipment port to ensure that the goods will not shift during transportation.
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
For the supply chain planning of imported fruits, you need to establish an inventory linkage strategy, arrange import plans 2-3 weeks in advance based on domestic market sales data, to avoid cargo losses caused by inventory overstock. At the same time, you can convert CIF trade terms to FOB trade terms to reduce the fluctuation risk of logistics costs.
In addition, you need to establish a cost accounting model, comprehensively consider various costs such as import tariffs, VAT, logistics fees and quarantine fees, optimize import batches and quantities, and improve capital turnover rate. For supply chain pressure during the peak season, you can sign standby agreements with multiple cold-chain logistics suppliers in advance to ensure timely delivery of goods.