2026 Admissible List for Fruit Import
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I am the person in charge of a Southeast Asian fruit trading company, mainly engaged in the import of tropical fruits including durian and mangosteen. In 2025, 3 batches of goods were detained at the port due to non-compliant quarantine certificates. We plan to expand product categories in 2026, but the General Administration of Customs has just updated the quarantine catalogue, and we are not sure if the newly added yellow pitaya and sugar apple are compliant.
We also want to know how to retain temperature records of cold chain trucks during customs declaration to meet the new regulations. In addition, we heard that the value-added tax for fruit import has been adjusted this year, and we as a small and medium-sized enterprise hope to know how to optimize our costs.
OliviaYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
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Fruit import in 2026 shall be dynamically adjusted in accordance with the *Administrative Measures for Quarantine Approval of Entry Fruits* issued by the General Administration of Customs and the updated exporting country whitelist. Currently permitted imported fruits are divided into three categories: tropical fruits (durian，mangosteen，etc.)，temperate fruits (apple，cherry，etc.)，and subtropical fruits (sugar apple，yellow pitaya). It shall be noted that yellow pitaya is only permitted for direct shipment from Thailand and Malaysia，and other exporting countries need to be verified in advance to confirm whether they are included in the updated quarantine list released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Pre-document review is the core link，which must meet the following requirements: ① The validity period of the *Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit* shall cover the declaration date，② The quarantine certificate issued by the exporting country shall contain the disinfection treatment certificate for wooden packaging (such as the methyl bromide fumigation number)，③ Temperature records of cold chain transportation shall adopt GPS and sensor dual backup. The new 2026 regulation requires the recording interval to be no more than 4 hours and the records cannot be artificially tampered with. For core node connection，it is recommended to adopt the "direct ship-side delivery + inland transit" mode. The cold chain yard of Shanghai Port provides 72-hour constant temperature storage service，while Shenzhen Port focuses on cross-border land transport connection.
Exception handling shall be carried out in two parallel tracks: In case of cargo detention risk，immediately contact the on-site inspection division of local customs to submit supplementary quarantine certificates，and initiate insurance claim at the same time (Ping An Property & Casualty's "Cold Chain Delay Insurance" is recommended)，When the goods have been detained at port for more than 7 days，switch to alternative ports (such as Ningbo Port as a substitute for Shanghai Port)，and reduce demurrage through "manifest splitting + distribution transportation". For cost optimization，enterprises can apply for VAT deferral for durian import，pay deposit based on estimated sales value at a 13% tax rate，which can save 200,000 to 300,000 RMB of capital occupation cost per container.
The final compliance implementation needs to complete "three reviews": the price verification division checks whether the CIF price differs by more than 5% from the quotation of importers in the same period，the animal and plant quarantine division confirms whether the quarantine certificate is marked with "pest-free"，and the tax division verifies that the input tax deduction is consistent with the customs declaration data. It is recommended to access the mobile terminal of the "Single Window" of the General Administration of Customs synchronously to get real-time push of inspection progress.
JohnYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
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Chief Customs Declaration Expert: For fruit import in 2026, priority shall be given to verifying whether the "health certificate number" on the exporting country's quarantine certificate has been filed with the General Administration of Customs. For tropical fruits such as durian, the declaration element "pulp moisture content ≤ 65%" (HS Code 08092000) must be filled in to avoid document rejection caused by wrong declaration elements.
It is recommended to adopt the dual system of "pre-declaration + actual goods verification". The inspection area of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port can print the electronic receipt of quarantine certificates on site, which reduces the circulation time of paper documents.。
DavidYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
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Senior Logistics Expert: For cold chain fruit transportation, COSCO Shipping's "Frozen Special Train" (Shenzhen - Guangzhou - Shanghai) shall be the first choice. Its whole-process GPS temperature control system can automatically generate the *Temperature Monitoring Report* that meets customs requirements.
In 2026, the "Port Container Stowage Risk Fund" is newly launched. When booking space at Shanghai Port, it is recommended to purchase an additional "space reservation fee" of RMB 12,000 per container to avoid cargo loss caused by temporary route adjustment of shipping companies in peak seasons.。
RobertYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
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Senior Tax Consultant: For durian import, enterprises can apply to change the procedure from "tax payment before release" to "release before tax payment", and submit deposit (amount = estimated tax amount × 1.1) through the "aggregated tax collection" system of E-port. The 13% VAT rate can be deducted on a quarterly basis.
Attention shall be paid to the rate difference of imported fruits (e.g. cherry tariff 5% vs durian tariff 10%). The strategy of "loading low-tax varieties in the same voyage" is recommended, which can save about RMB 18,000 of tariff cost per container.。
EllaYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
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Trade Compliance Expert: CIPS RMB settlement is recommended. In 2026, the new "Green Channel for Cross-border Fruit Payment" is launched. The SWIFT message shall note "fruit quarantine number + HS Code" to avoid suspended foreign exchange settlement caused by incomplete message information.
When collecting foreign exchange, the bank slip shall be kept, and the amount difference between the slip and the customs declaration shall be no more than 3%. For the excess part, the *Difference Explanation* issued by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange shall be submitted.。
CharlotteYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
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Foreign Trade Legal Expert: Enterprises shall sign the *Exclusive Supply Agreement* (to clarify that the seller bears joint and several liability for the authenticity of quarantine certificates), and add a force majeure clause in the contract for import failure caused by policy changes of the exporting country.
Trademark registration for fruits such as durian (e.g. the "Musang King" trademark) shall be completed in advance to avoid infringement risks. It is recommended to finish the customs intellectual property protection record 6 months before import.。
AlexanderYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
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On-site Inspection Expert: When unpacking and inspecting tropical fruits such as durian, staff shall check whether the seal lead number is consistent with the number on the bill of lading, and take pulp samples for testing (for pesticide residue and irradiation mark). In 2026, the new "odor inspection" requirement is added.
If abnormal odor of durian is detected, the return procedure shall be initiated immediately. It is recommended to apply to customs for the "no abnormal odor certificate" 24 hours before inspection.。
WilliamYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics AdvisorStart a Chat
Special Packaging Engineer: Cold chain packaging shall adopt the structure of "PU insulation box + phase change material + vacuum insulation layer". Shelled fruits such as durian shall be additionally wrapped with pressure-resistant buffer film, and the temperature fluctuation inside the box during transportation shall be controlled within ±1℃.
Wooden pallets shall be equipped with IPPC mark and heat treatment certificate. Starting from 2026, unmarked wooden packaging is prohibited, and violators will face a fine ranging from RMB 5,000 to RMB 20,000.。
DanielYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
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Export Tax Rebate Auditor: It is required to ensure "four flows consistency" (goods ownership transfer certificate, customs declaration form, bill of lading, foreign exchange collection slip). When applying for tax rebate, cold chain temperature records shall be provided as logistics vouchers.
In 2026, the new "rebate rate verification" mechanism is launched. For example, the tax rebate rate of durian is adjusted from 5% to 9%, so the *Rebate Rate Confirmation Letter* shall be submitted to the competent tax authority before declaration to avoid retroactive adjustment after declaration.。