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Full-Process Food Import & Export Agency Services: One-Stop Solution from Compliance to Implementation

The regulatory environment for global food trade will continue to evolve in 2026.Major markets such as the EU and the US have updated their food contact material standards,and the tariff reduction lists of RCEP member states have also been adjusted.Without professional team oversight,food import and export enterprises are likely to violate compliance regulations.As a foreign trade agency headquartered in Shanghai,our team leverages a nationwide port linkage network to help enterprises connect the entire process from document preparation,customs declaration and inspection to logistics transportation,foreign exchange collection and tax refund.

I.Core Service Modules: Covering All Import & Export Links

The core value of food import & export agency lies in accurately controlling compliance requirements for each link.Below is our standard service list:

• Destination Port Qualification Pre-review: Verify the destination country’s food access list in advance to avoid cargo rejection due to unregistered products
• Document Compliance Audit: Including certificate of origin,animal and plant quarantine certificate,food additive compliance certificate,etc.
• Customs Clearance and Inspection Assistance: Connect with customs inspection channels at national ports such as Shanghai and Shenzhen to optimize inspection efficiency
• Foreign Exchange Settlement and Tax Refund: Provide compliant foreign exchange collection solutions,optimize export tax refund processes,and reduce foreign exchange loss risks
• Warehousing and Logistics Connection: Integrate global sea and air freight resources,and pre-judge the impact of holidays on customs clearance

II.Core Compliance Requirements for Food Trade in 2026

In 2026,GACC (General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China) updated the implementation rules of Decree No.248,requiring all overseas food manufacturers of imported food to complete registration,otherwise the products cannot enter the Chinese market.In addition,the Chinese labels of pre-packaged food must comply with the latest standards of GB 7718-2024,especially that food additives in the ingredient list must be consistent with the Chinese national standard access list.For export business,the EU’s Food Information Transparency Act requires all food sold to the EU to provide complete traceability information,otherwise the cargo will be detained.

We once encountered a food export enterprise from Zhejiang that exported a batch of nuts to the EU at the end of 2025.Due to failure to conduct compliance testing for EU food contact materials in advance,the cargo was detained at the Port of Rotterdam,resulting in an order loss of more than 200,000 euros.Such risks can be completely avoided if a professional agency is entrusted to conduct destination port qualification pre-review in advance.

III.Risk Early Warning and Practical Pitfall Avoidance Guide

Common risks in food import and export business include demurrage traps,hidden charges for bill of lading exchange,incorrect payment of anti-dumping duties,foreign exchange collection losses,etc.We have sorted out the high-frequency risk points for 2026:

• Anti-dumping Early Warning: In 2026,the EU imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some aquatic products from China.Enterprises must verify the anti-dumping policies of the target country before export to avoid incorrect duty payment
• Demurrage Risk: If documents are not prepared in time,cargo cannot be cleared after arrival,resulting in high demurrage fees.We will remind customers to complete document review 7 days in advance
• Chinese Label Filing: Imported pre-packaged food must complete label filing in China.Unfiled cargo cannot enter supermarket channels.We can handle label filing business nationwide
• Foreign Exchange Collection Security: When using FOB terms,attention should be paid to the control of property rights documents to avoid the risk of delivery without bill of lading.We will recommend compliant foreign exchange collection methods to reduce losses caused by exchange rate fluctuations

IV.Our Differentiated Advantages: Shanghai Port + Nationwide Linkage

As an agency headquartered in Shanghai,we have exclusive green channels at Shanghai Port to quickly complete food customs declaration and inspection procedures.At the same time,we have cooperative teams at major national ports such as Shenzhen,Ningbo and Tianjin,enabling cross-regional declaration and nationwide customs clearance.In addition,our global agency network covers major markets such as Southeast Asia,the EU and North America,providing destination port customs clearance assistance services.

In addition to the above advantages,we can also provide customized trade solutions for enterprises.For example,for businesses with RCEP member states,we can assist in applying for certificates of origin to enjoy tariff reduction policies; for businesses in European and American markets,we can conduct certification pre-review in advance to avoid cargo detention.

V.Practical Case: Helping a Jiangsu Food Enterprise Solve EU Export Challenges

Situation: In March 2026,a nut export enterprise in Jiangsu received a large order from the EU,but had never exported to the EU market before and was unaware of EU food compliance requirements.

Task: Assist the enterprise in completing the whole process of EU food registration,document preparation,customs clearance assistance,etc.to ensure the cargo arrives on time.

Actions: Our team first verified the EU’s food access list and confirmed that the enterprise’s nut products met the access requirements; then assisted the enterprise in completing EU food traceability filing; at the same time,reviewed documents such as the certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate to ensure they met EU requirements; finally,connected with the agency team at the Port of Rotterdam to arrange customs clearance procedures in advance.

Results: The cargo completed customs clearance within 3 days after arrival and was successfully delivered to the customer.The enterprise saved 20% of compliance costs,and subsequent orders increased by 30%.

The compliance of food import and export business is directly related to the survival and development of enterprises.Choosing a professional agency can help enterprises avoid risks,reduce costs,and improve efficiency.If you have relevant food import and export needs,you can contact our professional team to obtain customized solutions.