Export of edible vegetables to China_ Shenzhen Yantian Port Customs Clearance Solution

Operation process during the vegetable customs declaration review stage at Shenzhen Shekou Port

Shenzhen Shekou Port has opened an exclusive channel for online review of Chinese labels for food products such as vegetables. You can submit the review materials through the designated official website 3 working days in advance, and then advance the follow-up application process after the review is approved.

Basic materials must be prepared for customs declaration for all goods: bills of lading, purchase and sales contracts, packing lists, and relevant qualification certificates; it is recommended to supplement corresponding regulatory documents and Chinese and English label review documents for vegetable goods. Materials can be sorted out in advance according to China customs regulatory requirements, and professional China international freight forwarding agents can assist you in verifying the compliance of materials.

During the review stage, information such as vegetable variety, origin, and harvest time should be marked to avoid review returns due to incomplete information.

Operation process for vegetable customs declaration and declaration stage at Shenzhen Shekou Port

After completing the review, you can submit the declaration declaration application materials to China Customs. Combined with years of experience in logistics operations, many foreign merchants easily fill in the wrong vegetable inspection and quarantine codes when applying. It is recommended to consult a professional China international freight forwarder to confirm the accuracy of the codes to avoid customs clearance delays due to inconsistent codes.

Shenzhen Shekou Port vegetable customs declaration can simultaneously submit review certificates and application materials online, eliminating the need to repeatedly submit paper documents offline, effectively shortening the application cycle. Please prepare customs declaration application materials in advance to avoid delay due to temporary supplementary materials.

Operation procedures for container lifting after customs clearance and subsequent transportation

After completing customs clearance at China Customs, you can go through the formalities of container removal:

• Time limit and cost for container lifting: The free storage period for container lifting at Shenzhen Port is 72 hours. If the time limit is exceeded, a detention fee will be incurred. Please pay attention to the time limit for container lifting.
• Container verification: The condition of the container needs to be checked when lifting the container. If problems such as dents and water seepage occur, photos need to be taken immediately and reported back to the port management personnel; at the same time, check whether the title is consistent with the material information to avoid accidental lifting or removal of damaged containers.
• Temperature-controlled transportation guarantee: After lifting the cabinet, it is necessary to arrange temperature-controlled transportation from the mainland to a designated warehouse to ensure that the freshness of vegetables is not affected. Many foreign merchants tend to ignore the transportation details after lifting the cabinet. It is suggested to choose China international logistics service providers with professional temperature control transportation resources and technology to monitor the transportation temperature in the whole process and reduce the vegetable loss rate.