How to Choose a Qualified Brazilian Pecan Import Agent in 2026: Full Breakdown of Latest Customs Clearance Access Requirements

I have worked with many traders engaged in nut import business.Last year,a client named Mr.Su tried to handle Brazilian pecan import on his own.Since the producer’s China registration number was not marked on the certificate of origin,the cargo was detained for 14 days after arrival,resulting in a total cost of 87,000 RMB for port detention fees and storage fees.Another batch of his goods was directly destroyed due to excessive aflatoxin content,causing a loss of nearly 320,000 RMB.Later he entrusted us as his import agent.We completed document pre-verification and pre-inspection in local Brazil for all batches in advance,and the subsequent 3 batches of goods were all cleared and released within 3 days without any further problems.

Core Access Requirements for Brazilian Pecan Import in 2026

In 2026,the General Administration of Customs updated the import supervision rules for South American nut products.Brazilian pecans fall into the category that requires animal and plant quarantine approval.All overseas producers must complete China registration in advance,and products manufactured by enterprises without valid registration qualifications are not allowed to enter China under any circumstances.A full set of documents needs to be prepared in advance before import,and the specific requirements are listed in the table below:

Core Service Modules of Brazilian Pecan Import Agent

Commodity Inspection Pre-verification

We conduct cross-verification of all documents 7 days before cargo shipment,to ensure that all information on the certificate of origin,phytosanitary certificate and health certificate fully meets the requirements of Chinese customs.For the newly added aflatoxin testing item in 2026,we require Brazilian suppliers to issue a third-party testing report in advance.Goods with a value exceeding 20μg/kg will be required to be replaced directly,to avoid destruction after arrival.If the transaction is concluded under EXW terms,our partner institutions in Brazil can pick up goods at the supplier’s premises,handle local Brazilian export customs clearance procedures on behalf of clients,and control the whole cargo circulation process to avoid property right loss.

Animal and Plant Quarantine Approval Processing

Import of Brazilian pecans requires advance application for Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit.Many traders often delay for 1 to 2 months due to incomplete application materials when handling it on their own.We have exclusive green channels for approval,and the permit can be issued within 7 working days under normal circumstances,covering the declaration demands of all ports nationwide.After cargo arrival,we will coordinate with the commodity inspection authority to arrange priority sampling and testing.The quarantine certificate can be issued on the same day of passing the test,with no queuing required.

Customs Price Review Response

In 2026,the reference price review range for Brazilian pecans set by customs is USD 3.2-4.8 per kilogram.If the declared price deviates from this range by more than 10%,the system will automatically initiate control.We have accumulated a database of Brazilian pecan import price review records for nearly 5 years,which can help you calculate the optimal declared price in advance.Meanwhile,we will prepare original purchase contracts,foreign exchange payment vouchers,official Brazilian local price certificates and other materials in advance.Once a price review query is raised by customs,we can submit appeal materials on the same day,and complete the price review within 24 hours at the fastest.

Import Qualification Agency Service

If your company does not have import qualifications such as food business license and import and export operation right,we can provide qualification affiliation service.We can handle foreign exchange collection,payment and tax rebate procedures on your behalf.You do not need to apply for any additional qualifications,and the whole import process can be completed only by providing the purchase contract.

Risk Avoidance Guide for Common Brazilian Pecan Import Risks

• Cargo Property Right Risk: Most local Brazilian exporters require original bill of lading for customs clearance and do not accept telex release bills of lading.You must strictly control the circulation of bills of lading,and it is recommended that you require the shipping company to make the agent company the consignee,to avoid the overseas exporter picking up goods without original bill of lading.We control the full property right of all our agency goods throughout the process,and transfer the cargo title only after you settle the full payment.
• Foreign Exchange Loss Risk: The Brazilian Real has large exchange rate fluctuations.Since 2026,the maximum monthly fluctuation range has exceeded 8%.It is recommended to lock in costs in advance through forward foreign exchange settlement.We can handle foreign exchange hedging business on your behalf,to minimize the risk of foreign exchange loss.
• Hidden Cost Risk: Shipping companies at major Brazilian export ports such as Santos Port will charge extra port congestion fees and document exchange fees.Many traders do not verify these items in advance,and have to pay extra costs of nearly USD 2000 per container after cargo arrival.We will verify all cost details with the shipping company before booking space,and issue a clear cost list without any hidden charges.
• Inspection Risk: Brazil is a fruit fly epidemic area in South America.All wooden packages of Brazilian pecans must be marked with IPPC marks.Goods without valid marks will be directly returned.We require suppliers to provide package photos for pre-verification in advance,to avoid cargo seizure caused by package problems.

Zhongshitong Agency Service Advantages

Our headquarters is located in Shanghai,covering all ports across the country.No matter you import goods at Shanghai,Shenzhen,Guangzhou or Ningbo port,we can realize off-site declaration,so you do not need to travel to the local port to handle relevant procedures.We have long-term cooperative inspection institutions in Sao Paulo,Brazil,which can conduct on-site inspection before cargo shipment,verify pesticide residue content,heavy metal content and package marks.Unqualified goods will be required to be replaced directly by suppliers,to avoid losses after cargo arrival.

In February 2026,a client Mr.Lai in Shenzhen had 2 containers of Brazilian pecans.When he declared on his own,the shipment was controlled by the system as the declared value was lower than the customs reference price,and the problem was not solved after 3 days of port detention.He turned to us for help.On the same day,we retrieved the price review records of the same product category in the past 3 months,submitted the original purchase contract between Mr.Lai and the Brazilian supplier,foreign exchange payment slip,official price certificate issued by the local Brazilian nut association,and coordinated the Shenzhen port commodity inspection authority to arrange quarantine sampling in advance.The price review and quarantine release were completed the next day,saving 7 days than the expected schedule.The potential port detention fee of nearly 100,000 RMB and the risk of destruction were completely avoided.

Finally,we remind all importers not to under-declare cargo value to reduce customs duties.Once identified by customs as false declaration,you will not only need to make supplementary tax payment and pay fines,but also be included in the customs dishonest list.All your subsequent imported goods will be subject to 100% inspection control,which is not worth the loss.If you have any questions about Brazilian pecan import,you can consult our professional team at any time.