Premium Fruit Imports: Three Checks to Avoid Pitfalls Plus FAQ

Summary

Importing premium fruit involves passing three essential checks: the market access list, the registered company list, and designated ports. Currently,

fruit from over 40 countries and nearly 100 varieties is permitted, with roughly 70 designated ports nationwide. For Chilean cherries, all three checks must be satisfied;

selecting the wrong option means consignments will fail to clear customs.

Commentary

New Zealand kiwifruit already holds market access, but small and medium-sized orchards must export through registered packhouses. The limited number of designated ports adds to logistics costs,

making compliance a key competitive advantage. Chilean cherries require all three checks for customs clearance, so NZ fruit exporters should verify details in advance to avoid costly rejections.

Keywords: market access list, registered company list, designated ports, Chilean cherries, fruit imports, General Administration of Customs, quarantine, customs declaration, customs clearance

摘要

进口水果采购须过三关：查准入名录、注册名单、指定口岸。目前准入水果涵盖40余国近百种，全国约70个指定口岸，智利车厘子须三查齐备，选错无法清关。

评论

新西兰奇异果已准入，中小果园须经注册包装厂出口，指定口岸有限推高物流成本。合规成为竞争优势。智利车厘子三查齐备才清关，NZ果企应提前核验避免退运。

关键词: 准入名录, 注册名单, 指定口岸, 智利车厘子, 水果进口, 海关总署, 检疫, 报关, 清关

Source: Sina