What are the key compliance nodes and operational details included in the full process of Yangdian imported fruit agency?

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I am a wholesaler specializing in high-end imported fruits in Shanghai. Last month, when I handled a batch of imported Yangdian cherries on my own, the goods were detained by customs because the format of the certificate of origin did not meet the latest customs requirements. The 3-day port detention caused a 12% cargo damage, with a direct loss of nearly 80,000 yuan.

Now there are only 45 days left before the Spring Festival stocking window period, and I am in urgent need of replenishing two batches of imported Yangdian fruits from Chile and New Zealand. I have many concerns when looking for a foreign trade agency: first, I do not know the full-process compliance details of the agency, and I am afraid that customs seizure and port detention will occur again and delay stocking; second, I am worried that the agency will charge hidden fees, as the profit margin of fruit import is already thin, and I am afraid that the profit will be squeezed to nothing; third, I do not know whether there are new policies for Yangdian imported fruits issued by customs in 2026, and whether I can enjoy relevant benefits through the agency?

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Linda Gao
Linda GaoYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0

Documentation SupervisorStart a Chat

First，for the details of pre-document review，it is necessary to focus on verifying that the approved categories and places of origin on the Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit fully match the actual goods. Meanwhile，the certificate of origin provided by overseas suppliers must be marked with the orchard registration number and packaging factory registration number. In 2026，customs adds a new requirement that the certificate of origin must be attached with an official electronic signature，and the paper version must be uploaded to the International Trade Single Window synchronously with the electronic data，so as to avoid direct customs seizure caused by inconsistent document format or information.

Three key links shall be controlled for core node connection: first，before loading at the port of departure，the agency shall coordinate with overseas inspection institutions to complete pre-inspection and quarantine，and synchronize the qualified test report to domestic customs for pre-review in advance，second，complete the whole process of inspection and customs declaration within 24 hours after the arrival of the goods，relying on the 2026 national integrated customs clearance policy to realize full online processing of declaration，inspection and release，so as to shorten the customs clearance time，third，in view of the perishable characteristics of Yangdian fruits，apply for the "Green Channel for Inspection of Fresh Products" to customs in advance，and arrange on-site inspection on priority.

Exception plans shall be formulated and filed in advance: in case of inconsistent document information，the agency shall coordinate with overseas suppliers to reissue qualified electronic documents within 4 hours，and apply for "tolerance acceptance" to customs at the same time to avoid port detention，in case of unqualified on-site inspection，immediately start the alternative constant temperature cold storage for temporary storage，and coordinate with a third-party testing institution for expedited re-inspection，so as to minimize the risk of cargo damage.

The final compliant implementation shall ensure that all documents (including electronic vouchers) are kept for no less than 5 years. At the same time，apply for the VAT deferment policy through the agency to delay the payment of import value-added tax and ease the capital pressure during the peak stocking period. After completing all compliance procedures，directly pick up the goods and deliver them to the designated sales warehouse with the electronic customs release notice，so as to ensure the accurate connection of the Spring Festival stocking nodes.

Reference: How to Respond to Tariff List Changes and Customs Delay Risks When Exporting Apparel to the US?
Cindy Chen
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

Key Account ManagerStart a Chat

For the customs declaration process of Yangdian imported fruits, focus shall be paid to the price review logic. Customs will set prices by referring to multiple dimensions such as the transaction price of imported fruits of the same category in the same period, overseas wholesale price, and domestic retail price. If the declared price deviates from the reasonable range, a price review dispute will be triggered, and full supporting materials such as procurement contracts, payment vouchers, and overseas invoices shall be provided.

In 2026, customs adds the "pre-price review" service, which allows submission of declaration information 7 days before the goods depart to obtain the customs price review prediction in advance, so as to avoid port detention caused by price review problems after arrival. In case of document deletion and re-declaration, it shall be ensured that the document information of the re-declaration is logically consistent with the original documents, so as to avoid secondary review caused by information conflict.

Michael Zhang
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0

Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat

For the logistics of Yangdian imported fruits, direct routes shall be preferred to avoid cargo damage and time delay caused by transit. At the same time, it shall be confirmed that the temperature control accuracy of the refrigerated container provided by the shipping company is within ±0.5℃. For categories such as Chilean cherries and New Zealand kiwifruits, pre-cool the refrigerated container to the corresponding storage temperature before loading.

The free storage period shall be applied for extension with the port in advance. In 2026, Shanghai Port allows a maximum of 10 days of free storage period for fresh imported fruits, so as to avoid high detention fees for containers. The bill of lading endorsement shall ensure that the endorser is completely consistent with the import operating unit, so as to avoid disputes over cargo right transfer. At the same time, the telex release bill of lading mode can shorten the delivery time by 2-3 days.

Daniel Xu
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0

Director of Import & Export OperationsStart a Chat

The import of Yangdian imported fruits involves customs duty, value-added tax, and consumption tax (for some categories). In 2026, fruits originating in Chile and New Zealand can enjoy the zero-tariff policy under the China-Chile and China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreements. It shall be ensured that the certificate of origin complies with the "direct transport" rule, that is, the goods are directly transported from the country of origin to China without processing or storage in a third country.

The VAT deferment policy covers Yangdian imported fruits. The application requires that the import operating unit is a general taxpayer with no tax violation records, and the maximum deferment period is 6 months, which can effectively relieve the pressure of capital occupation. At the same time, it shall be noted that cross-border related transaction pricing shall comply with the arm's length principle, so as to avoid triggering transfer pricing investigation by tax authorities.

Grace Wang
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0

Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat

The receipt and payment of foreign exchange for Yangdian imported fruits shall be handled through the CIPS RMB cross-border payment system, which can avoid the risk of exchange rate fluctuation. At the same time, it shall be ensured that the amount of foreign exchange paid is completely consistent with the transaction price on the customs declaration form. If there are additional fees such as commission and agency fee, they shall be marked separately in the customs declaration form and corresponding contract vouchers shall be provided.

In 2026, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange provides the "advance foreign exchange purchase" service for fresh imported goods, which allows locking the exchange rate and avoiding cost increases caused by exchange rate fluctuations during the stocking period. The receipt and payment of foreign exchange through offshore accounts shall strictly comply with compliance requirements, and shall not be used for the receipt and payment of foreign exchange for uncustomed goods, so as to avoid triggering foreign exchange verification.

Eric Zhou
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0

Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat

The Yangdian imported fruit agency contract signed with the foreign trade agency shall clearly stipulate the core contents such as ownership of cargo rights, division of responsibilities, and force majeure clauses, especially the cargo right transfer node, which shall be stipulated as "the cargo right is transferred to the entrusting party after customs release" to avoid the agency withholding the cargo right. For the letter of credit settlement method, the letter of credit terms shall be strictly reviewed to avoid "soft clauses" (such as requiring the provision of documents not explicitly agreed).

At the same time, the coverage of the force majeure clause shall be agreed, including emergencies that may occur in 2026 such as port strikes and extreme weather. In addition, it is necessary to handle the intellectual property customs protection record to avoid trademark infringement involving imported fruits.

Evelyn Li
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat

For the on-site inspection of Yangdian imported fruits, documents such as the batch list of goods, test reports, and certificates of origin shall be prepared in advance. When cooperating with customs for container unloading and inspection, the packaging labels of the goods (including orchard registration number and packaging factory registration number) shall be displayed first, so as to avoid further inspection caused by unclear labels.

When passing the machine inspection, it shall be ensured that the goods in the refrigerated container are stacked evenly, so as to avoid blurring of the machine inspection image caused by occlusion, which will trigger manual container unloading and inspection. In case of customs inspection requirements, cooperate to provide goods samples and apply for expedited testing.

In 2026, Shanghai Customs will shorten the testing cycle for fresh imported fruits to 24 hours. For the authenticity identification of seals, it shall be checked that the seal number is completely consistent with the number marked on the bill of lading and manifest, so as to avoid the risk of cargo damage or swapping.

Victor Sun
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0

Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat

The supply chain planning of Yangdian imported fruit agency shall be combined with the peak sales of the Spring Festival, and adopt the import mode of "small batch and multiple batches" to avoid inventory backlog. An inventory linkage mechanism shall be established to connect the import efficiency and customs clearance data of the agency with its own sales system to realize dynamic inventory adjustment.

The CIF trade term is preferred, and the agency is responsible for international transportation and insurance, so as to reduce the risk of cargo rights and logistics costs. In 2026, the "pre-stocking" mode can be adopted to store some Yangdian fruits in the special customs supervision area in advance, declare for import on demand, shorten the delivery time, and enjoy the preferential cost of bonded storage.

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