Shanghai Professional Dried Fruit Import Agency, One-stop Full-process Compliance Customs Clearance Service

Core Service Modules of Shanghai Dried Fruit Import Agency

Many food trade clients will mention problems such as complicated customs clearance procedures and multiple compliance risks when consulting about Shanghai dried fruit import business.In 2026,Shanghai Customs continues to strengthen supervision over imported food.Dried fruit products involve multiple links including animal and plant quarantine,price verification,certificate of origin and others,and slight negligence may lead to port detention,tax supplementary payment or even return of goods.As an import agency deeply engaged in Shanghai Port,we have handled many cases of losses caused by detail omissions.The following are the most practical core service modules.

Accurate HS Code Classification and Price Verification Risk Prevention and Control

HS code classification is the first step of import customs clearance.In 2026,the General Administration of Customs updated HS code annotations for dried fruit products,making clearer distinctions on details such as inshell state,shelled state and processing methods.For example,inshell hazelnuts correspond to subheading 0802.31,while shelled hazelnuts correspond to 0802.32.Incorrect classification will not only lead to tariff differences,but also affect subsequent export tax rebates.

Last year,when Supervisor Chen assisted a trading company in Ningbo to import almonds from the United States,the client mistakenly declared shelled almonds as inshell products.After customs control and inspection,the client was required to pay 200,000 yuan of supplementary tariff.We assisted the client to adjust the HS code,supplemented supporting materials such as packing list and certificate of origin,finally not only completed customs clearance,but also recovered the overpaid tax.In 2026,the price verification and control rate for dried fruit by Shanghai Customs has increased by 12%.Preparing materials such as contracts,invoices and original factory price lists in advance can effectively reduce the probability of price verification queries.

Animal and Plant Quarantine Pre-inspection and Document Compliance

Dried fruits belong to plant products,so Quarantine License for Entry Animals and Plants shall be processed in advance.In 2026,Shanghai Port requires pre-inspection materials to be submitted 7 days in advance,and official quarantine certificate issued by the exporting country shall be provided.Some clients fail to clear customs after goods arrive at the port because they have not confirmed the quarantine access qualification of the exporting country.For example,Kazakhstan was added to the pistachio access list in 2026,and many traders missed orders due to failure to update information in time.

Our operation process is as follows: check the exporting country quarantine list,goods packaging labels,production date and other information in advance,and arrange shipment only after passing pre-inspection.Last year,a batch of hazelnuts imported from Turkey was returned because the production date on the quarantine certificate did not match that on the packing list.We assisted the client to re-apply for the quarantine certificate and completed the modification in only 3 days,avoiding 10 days of port detention losses.

Import License and Certificate of Origin Processing

In 2026,dried fruits imported from RCEP member countries can enjoy 5%-10% tariff preference,requiring electronic certificate of origin (e-Form E) to be processed in advance,and filing shall be completed before goods arrive at the port.Many clients miss tariff reduction quotas due to failure to file in advance.For dried fruit imports from European and American markets,anti-dumping duty policies shall be checked in advance.For example,in 2026,the United States levies 15% anti-dumping duty on walnuts imported from Mexico,so costs shall be calculated in advance if purchasing from Mexico.

Common Risks of Shanghai Dried Fruit Import and Risk Avoidance Guide

• Incorrect HS code classification: Customs price verification and control rate increased in 2026,classification errors will lead to tariff losses,and accurate declaration shall be made in accordance with the latest HS annotations
• Inconsistent quarantine documents: The inspection rate of dried fruit at Shanghai Port is about 8%,and incomplete documents will generate port detention fees of 0.05% of the cargo value per day
• Hidden cost trap: Some freight forwarders charge arbitrary document exchange fees and demurrage fees.We will confirm all fee details with the shipping company in advance and sign a lump sum agreement
• Exchange loss risk: RMB exchange rate fluctuates greatly in 2026,and exchange rate can be locked through agency settlement services to reduce exchange losses

Practical Case Sharing

At the end of 2025,a food company in Hangzhou needed to import 120 tons of Turkish hazelnuts,requiring customs clearance to be completed before the Christmas season.When the client previously declared on its own,it was rejected by customs due to incorrect HS code classification,and did not process the RCEP certificate of origin in advance.

After receiving the demand,we first adjusted the HS code to the correct subheading,completed animal and plant quarantine pre-inspection 7 days in advance,assisted the client to process the electronic certificate of origin,and confirmed all fee details with the shipping company to avoid hidden charges.Finally,this batch of goods completed customs clearance in only 2 days,3 days earlier than the client’s expectation,saving nearly 100,000 yuan of tariff cost,and no port detention fee was incurred.

Core Advantages of Choosing Shanghai Dried Fruit Import Agency

As an import agency headquartered in Shanghai,we rely on resource advantages of local ports to realize cross-regional declaration at national ports and collaboration of global agency networks.Shanghai Customs has a complete system,with customs clearance efficiency higher than the national average level.Our team is familiar with local inspection procedures,can predict control risks in advance,and help clients shorten customs clearance time.At the same time,we provide one-stop services covering overseas goods pickup,shipping space booking,customs declaration and inspection,foreign exchange settlement and export tax rebate,eliminating the need for clients to connect with multiple parties throughout the process.