Export of organic agricultural products to China_ Shenzhen Yantian Port customs clearance services

Practical operation points for pre-clearance of organic agricultural products in Shenzhen Yantian Port

Pre-examination is the core link in customs clearance of organic agricultural products at Shenzhen Yantian Port. It is recommended to complete this link as a priority before advancing the follow-up process. For food goods such as organic agricultural products, Shenzhen Yantian Port has opened an exclusive online Chinese label pre-examination channel. You can upload label design documents in advance through the digital platform designated by China Customs, and you can generally obtain official pre-review feedback within 3 working days.

Customs clearance compliance needs to be based on pre-examination, and this link needs to be treated strictly. Some overseas merchants were returned and revised during customs clearance at Shenzhen Yantian Port because the label did not mark the organic certification number and the Chinese ingredient list did not meet the specifications. The time limit was delayed by nearly a week. Combined with many years of practical experience in freight forwarding, it is recommended that you upload scanned copies of the qualification certificates of overseas organic certification bodies simultaneously during the pre-examination, which will help further improve the pre-examination pass rate.

Practical operating points for checking customs clearance documents for organic agricultural products in Shenzhen Yantian Port

Before submitting a customs clearance declaration, it is recommended to confirm whether all document details are in compliance. For customs clearance of all goods, basic documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificate of origin need to be prepared; supplementary documents need to be adjusted according to the regulatory attributes of the goods. For example, for food goods, reference can be made to the registration number of the overseas production enterprise and the officially issued health or hygiene certificate, and Chinese label pre-approval document.

If the goods involve organic certification, it is recommended to provide an additional color copy of the organic certification certificate, and the copy can be stamped with the official seal of the production enterprise in the exporting country. The specific requirements are subject to the actual supervision regulations of China Customs. China International Freight Forwarders can assist in checking the documents.

Preparing a full set of customs clearance materials in advance to avoid temporary supplementary submissions is an important measure to improve the efficiency of customs clearance at Shenzhen Yantian Port. There have been overseas organic agricultural products merchants who have prepared all documents strictly as required, and the customs clearance time at Shenzhen Yantian Port has been shortened by about 3 days compared with the industry average.

Practical operation points after customs clearance

After completing customs clearance and release by China Customs, container withdrawal procedures will be handled. When lifting the container, pay attention to checking the damage of the container. If problems are found, take photos in time to retain evidence; at the same time, check the container number and seal number one by one to avoid incorrect lifting.

The free storage period for containers at Shenzhen Yantian Port is 72 hours, and the expenses incurred during the overtime are usually called "container detention fees". After the container is picked up, you can arrange land transportation or delivery services within China to deliver the goods to the storage location within China you designate.