How to import fruits: process, costs and popular categories analysis
In recent years, as consumer demand for high-quality fruits has grown, the imported fruit market has continued to heat up. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured analysis of the process, costs and popular categories of imported fruits, helping you quickly grasp industry trends.
1. Popular categories and market trends of imported fruits (latest data in 2023)
| Ranking | Fruit category | Main origin | Hot search index | Average wholesale price (yuan/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilean cherries | chile | 98.5 | 120-180 |
| 2 | Thai durian | thailand | 95.2 | 60-90 |
| 3 | vietnamese dragon fruit | vietnam | 88.7 | 15-25 |
| 4 | Peruvian blueberries | Peru | 85.3 | 80-120 |
| 5 | new zealand kiwi fruit | new zealand | 82.1 | 30-50 |
2. Detailed explanation of the whole process of imported fruits
1.Qualification preparation stage
• Apply for the "Import and Export Rights License"
• Obtain a "Food Business License"
• Overseas orchard/packaging factory registration (need to be reviewed by the General Administration of Customs)
2.Customs declaration and clearance process
| steps | Required documents | time period | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-trial filing | Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate | 3-5 working days | Confirm that the fruit is in the permitted list |
| Arrival declaration | Packing list, invoice, contract | 1-2 days | Cold chain temperature needs to meet standards |
| Inspection and quarantine | health certificate | 2-3 days | Sample testing for pesticide residues |
| Pay tax and release | tax payment certificate | 1st | VAT 13%, tariff 0-30% |
3.Comparison of logistics and transportation solutions
| Transportation method | time limit | Cost (yuan/kg) | Applicable categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| air transport | 1-3 days | 25-40 | High-priced perishable fruits (such as berries) |
| Sea freight refrigeration | 15-30 days | 8-15 | Storage-stable fruits (such as citrus) |
| Land transportation cold chain | 3-7 days | 12-20 | Import from Southeast Asian countries |
3. Key points of new policies for imported fruits in 2023
1.RCEP tariff preferences: Fruit tariffs in ASEAN countries are reduced to 0-5% (certificate of origin is required)
2.Chilean cherries12 new admitted enterprises (General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 56 of 2023)
3.Inspection and quarantineNew regulations: Vietnamese durians must come with insect monitoring reports
4.Cold chain traceabilityRequirements: 100% of imported cold chain foods should be included in systems such as "Zhejiang Food Chain" and "Shanghai Cold Chain"
4. Risk control and cost optimization suggestions
•Seasonal purchases: Chilean cherries have the lowest price in Hong Kong from December to February
•LCL transportation: Small and medium-sized importers can jointly order the entire container
•insurance purchase: It is recommended to purchase transportation insurance covering 120% of the value of the goods.
•Unsaleable deal: Contact the juice processing factory in advance as a backup channel
Through systematic process management and market trends, the imported fruit business can become a high-profit growth point. It is recommended to continue to pay attention to the dynamics of the General Administration of Customs and new cross-border e-commerce channels, and seize the market opportunities brought by consumption upgrades.
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