Full-chain Food Export Agency Services, One-stop Solution for Compliant Customs Clearance, Foreign Exchange Collection and Tax Rebate

Core Service Modules of the Full Food Export Agency Process

2026 sees continuous upgrades to global food trade compliance standards.Major importing countries including the EU,the US and Japan have further tightened requirements on inspection,certification and traceability for imported food.Many small and medium-sized export enterprises face issues such as customs clearance delays,cargo detention and delayed tax rebates due to incomplete documents and inadequate compliance.Professional food export agencies can leverage port resources and compliance experience to exercise full-process control over all links,helping enterprises avoid risks,reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Full Follow-up on Destination Port Compliance Certification

In 2026,the EU requires imported food to be provided with third-party test reports certified by EFSA,the US FDA requires FSMA imported food notifications to be submitted 72 hours in advance,and Japan’s Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare has strengthened testing standards for pesticide residues.We once encountered a grain and oil export enterprise from Shandong that had its cargo detained at port for 12 days after arrival,incurring nearly RMB 80,000 in port detention fees,because it failed to submit the FDA notification in advance.For such cases,we will connect with destination port compliance institutions in advance to assist enterprises in preparing statutory documents such as Phytosanitary Certificate and Health Certificate.For pre-packaged food,we will check whether the ingredient list meets the national standards of the importing country and local access requirements for food additives.In 2026,GACC updated the overseas production enterprise registration process under Decree 248,requiring enterprises to provide more detailed production equipment test reports and quality control system documents,and we will assist enterprises in completing the registration application throughout the process.

Real-time Early Warning on Anti-dumping and Trade Barriers

In 2026,preferential food tariff policies among RCEP member states continue to be adjusted,while the frequency of anti-dumping investigations against Chinese food initiated by some countries has increased.For example,in the first half of 2026,an ASEAN country launched an anti-dumping investigation against pickled vegetables from China,involving a maximum tax rate of 28%.We monitor tariff changes and trade barriers in target countries in real time through the global trade compliance database,and adjust trade terms for enterprises in advance,such as adjusting FOB Shanghai to EXW factory delivery,or applying for RCEP certificates of origin to enjoy tariff reductions.In addition,we will also assist enterprises in applying for trade remedy measures to help them reduce export costs.

Practical Guide to Export Tax Rebate Optimization

The core of food export tax rebate lies in document compliance and data matching.In 2026,the General Administration of Customs has further intensified the verification of export tax rebates,requiring enterprises to provide complete documents such as customs declaration forms,special VAT invoices and packing lists,which must match foreign exchange collection data.We once helped a snack food enterprise from Zhejiang optimize its tax rebate process,and helped the enterprise obtain nearly RMB 300,000 more in tax rebate by sorting out documents in advance and checking HS code classification (the tax rebate rate for some food products increased from 9% to 11% after HS code adjustment).In addition,we will also assist enterprises in applying for expedited processing of export tax rebates.For enterprises with urgent orders,tax rebate declaration and review can be completed within 3 working days.

Full-dimensional Guarantee for Foreign Exchange Collection Security

Foreign exchange collection risks in food export mainly come from exchange rate fluctuations and buyer credit default.In 2026,the fluctuation range of RMB exchange rate has expanded compared with previous years,and some small and medium-sized enterprises have suffered exchange losses of nearly 10% due to lack of exchange rate hedging measures.We provide exchange rate locking services for enterprises,and verify buyer credit through international factoring institutions to avoid bad debt risks.In addition,we strictly follow the compliance requirements for foreign exchange settlement,and assist enterprises in completing the registration of the trade foreign exchange receipts and payments enterprise directory to ensure the compliance of received funds.The scale of cross-border RMB settlement further expanded in 2026,and we will assist enterprises in choosing cross-border RMB settlement to avoid exchange rate risks and enjoy more favorable settlement handling fees.

Common Compliance Red Lines and Risk Avoidance Guide for Food Export Agency

• Forgery of animal and plant inspection and quarantine certificates is strictly prohibited.In 2026,the General Administration of Customs launched a special rectification campaign,imposing a fine of 5%-10% of the cargo value on enterprises that forge documents,and suspending their export qualification for 6-12 months.
• Labels of pre-packaged food must meet the requirements of the importing country.Some countries require labels to be in the local language and marked with detailed ingredient list,production date,shelf life and manufacturer information.
• Avoid using exaggerated publicity terms such as "zero tariff".Some enterprises have their cargo detained by the customs of the importing country due to publicity violations,and even face administrative penalties.
• Concealment of the real ingredients and additive information of food is strictly prohibited.Some importing countries will conduct strict testing on food additives,and concealment of information will lead to cargo detention or return.

Relying on Shanghai’s location advantage as an international trade center,we can realize cross-port declaration across the country and collaboration of the global agency network,providing one-stop food export agency services for enterprises.Whether enterprises are based in Shanghai or other regions across the country,they can enjoy efficient and compliant agency services.