Export of frozen fruits to China_ customs clearance at Shenzhen Shekou Port

Practical operation points for pre-review of customs clearance of frozen fruits at Shenzhen Shekou Port (frozen fruits exported to China)

Shenzhen Shekou Port provides exclusive online Chinese label pre-examination services for food goods such as frozen fruits. Merchants can submit pre-examination documents through the designated port 3-5 days in advance to reduce the probability of customs clearance being blocked after arriving at the port due to inconsistent labels.

In practical operation, basic documents need to be prepared for customs clearance of all goods, including bills of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin; food goods can be prepared according to actual regulatory requirements, registration numbers of overseas production enterprises and official health certificates. It is recommended to upload the entire temperature control record of frozen fruits simultaneously. Subsequently, an electronic file of a Chinese label will be submitted at the exclusive pre-examination channel of Shekou Port. The label must clearly mark key information such as country of origin, production date, and storage temperature; after receiving the notice of approval of the pre-examination, the goods will be arranged to be sent to China. Prepare customs clearance materials in advance and avoid supplementary submissions as much as possible, which can reduce the time cost of repeated adjustments. The specific requirements shall be subject to the actual customs supervision requirements. China International Freight Forwarders can assist in checking the documents.

Practical operation points for customs clearance declaration of China customs (customs clearance at Shenzhen Shekou Port)

After completing the pre-examination, it will enter the customs clearance and declaration process of China Customs. Shenzhen Shekou Port will open a priority food inspection channel for frozen fruits that have passed the pre-examination, which will help shorten the inspection waiting time.

When declaring, it is necessary to ensure that the document information such as customs declaration form and commercial invoice is consistent with the actual situation of goods; when extracting containers, it is suggested to check the damage of containers, and take photos in time if there are problems. Common precautions: Do not leave out the storage temperature range of frozen fruit, otherwise it may trigger secondary inspection and affect the overall customs clearance time limit.

After completing customs clearance by China, containers can be picked up (the free storage period for container pick-up at Shenzhen Shekou Port is 72 hours, and a detente fee will be incurred if overtime is exceeded), and then transportation within China can be arranged to the designated storage location. Shenzhen Shekou Port is equipped with professional cold chain storage facilities to meet the temporary storage needs of frozen fruits. For specific storage positions and temperature control requirements, you can consult China International Freight Forwarders for coordination and docking.