Guangzhou Import Jiammei Agent Full Process Guide

Full Process Breakdown of Jiammei Import Agency in GuangzhouAs a key port in South China,Guangzhou’s import agency business volume increased by 12% year-on-year in 2026.Among them,Jiammei products show different regulatory characteristics due to category differences.In a recent case handled,a Mr.Fu (pseudonym) who acted as an agent for Southeast Asian Jiammei dried fruits failed to complete pre-inspection by commodity inspection in advance.After the goods arrived at the port,the label’s "net content" was not displayed as "Net Content (g)" in accordance with the GB 7718-2024 standard,which directly triggered an inspection.The 3-day detention fee resulted in an additional expenditure of over 40,000 CNY.<ul>- Step 1: Accurate HS Code Classification (Core: Verify ingredient list and usage) For food products,distinguish between "processed nuts" (0802) and "nut products" (2008); for cosmetics,clarify "special-purpose" (3307) and "ordinary cosmetics" (3304).We once encountered a case where Mr.Yan (pseudonym) acting as an agent for "Jiammei Skin Revitalizing Essence" misdeclared it as 33049900,but the customs determined it should be 33079000,requiring supplementary filing certificates for category 3307 cosmetics.- Step 2: Pre-review of Commodity Inspection Documents (Key Node) Submit label samples,ingredient analysis reports,certificate of origin,etc.72 hours in advance.New requirement in 2026: Imported pre-packaged food needs to provide an additional "nutritional composition table".A Mr.Wu (pseudonym) acting as an agent for similar products caused a 12-hour delay due to the lack of this document.- Step 3: Verification of Certificate of Origin Validity (Focus for RCEP Member States) Check the "origin qualification" clause (e.g.regional value content ≥30%).A Manager Wu (pseudonym) acting as an agent for Indonesian Jiammei caffeine had a certificate that did not mark "SA8000 certification",so the tax authority required a supplementary tax payment of 58,000 CNY.Later,the tax reduction was completed by supplementing the tariff agreement certificate.## Customs Valuation and Inspection Risk ControlIn 2026,the customs valuation system has been upgraded to a dual-track mode of "big data comparison + transaction substance verification".An agent for a client’s imported Jiammei skincare products was judged to have an "untrue transaction price" because the declared price differed by more than 15% from the customs database.By supplementing the "after-sales service fee allocation voucher" and "international transportation cost details",the tariff was finally reduced from 27% to 12%.<ul>- Response to Valuation Disputes:

• Prioritize submitting a "transaction price explanation letter" to clarify the components of "FOB price + international freight + insurance premium";
• Provide third-party price proof (e.g.email records of transaction prices for the same batch of goods in the past 3 months).- Inspection Avoidance Tips:
• Apply for "advance declaration" to complete the declaration before the goods arrive at the port;
• Adopt the "guaranteed release" mode for "low-risk goods" (e.g.ordinary food).## Practical Points for Special Regulated ProductsIf Jiammei products involve animal or plant-derived ingredients (e.g.bird’s nest,preserved fruits),additional steps are required:- Species origin declaration (CITES convention certificate is required for endangered species);- Fumigation and disinfection certificate for wooden packaging (IPPC mark must meet the new requirements of 2026);- Import license application (e.g.if an "automatic import license" is involved,apply 15 working days in advance).

A Supervisor Fu (pseudonym) acting as an agent for "Jiammei Bird’s Nest" had the goods detained by customs for 5 days because he failed to submit the "Endangered Species Import Permit".Finally,customs clearance was completed by supplementing the "non-wild source declaration" and "breeding records."## Efficiency Improvement Strategies for Guangzhou Port in 2026In response to the current situation where the inspection rate at Guangzhou Nansha Port has increased to 35%,it is recommended to adopt:- Two-step declaration mode: Submit simplified data to obtain a release code in the first step,and supplement details in the second step;- Inspection first,then declaration process: Complete health quarantine approval first to reduce overall time.

A Manager Wu (pseudonym) acting as an agent for Jiammei food products reduced the customs clearance time from 5 days to 3 days and cut detention fees by 40% through the above operations.## Risk Early Warning and Cost Control List

Zhongshitonggtong’s Guangzhou team,relying on the 20-year experience of its Shanghai headquarters,has realized cross-port declaration across national ports (e.g.Huangpu,Yantian,Shekou) and collaboration with a global agent network.We promise: In Jiammei import agency business,if detention fees are caused by our operational errors,we will bear 50% of the loss compensation.(Note: All cases in this article are adapted from real operations in 2025-2026.All character names are pseudonyms,and data has been desensitized.)