Zhangzhou Launches Pilot Program for National Export Honey Pomelo "Batch Inspection (Quarantine)" Reforms

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Zhangzhou, a major agricultural hub in Fujian Province, has taken a significant step in improving customs clearance efficiency for its high-quality agricultural products by launching the first batch national "batch inspection (quarantine)" reforms for honey pomelo exports. The pilot program, which began with the inspection of 1,547.8 tons of Pinghe honey pomelo, aims to accelerate and enhance international market access for Zhangzhou's agricultural products. By adopting a comprehensive assessment model of "testing + verification + conformity assurance," the city's customs authorities have increased operational efficiency by 80% and enhanced regulatory services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Zhangzhou Customs has implemented the first batch of national "batch inspection (quarantine)" reforms for honey pomelo exports, marking a significant step in improving customs clearance efficiency.
  • The pilot program began with the inspection of 1,547.8 tons of Pinghe honey pomelo and has been implemented in accordance with the criteria of same production and processing enterprise, raw materials, production process, and quality control system.
  • Under the new model, batch inspection units that meet the criteria can apply for electronic ledger verification based on actual export results, eliminating the need for repeated on-site inspections.
  • Zhangzhou Customs has adjusted the regulatory unit from "declaration batch" to "production batch" based on product characteristic analysis and differentiated management of enterprise classifications.
  • A comprehensive assessment model of "testing + verification + conformity assurance" has been adopted instead of sampling quarantine, increasing operational efficiency by 80%.
  • Wang Xiaokun, Section Chief of the Product Supervision Section 1 of Zhangzhou Customs, stated that precise policy implementation has further enhanced the effectiveness of regulatory services.
  • Zhangzhou is a traditional agricultural hub and a key national agricultural product export base.

Statistics:

  • 1,547.8 tons: The quantity of Pinghe honey pomelo scheduled for export in the first batch of national "batch inspection (quarantine)" reforms.
  • 80%: The increase in operational efficiency achieved through the adoption of the comprehensive assessment model of "testing + verification + conformity assurance."

Sources:

  • Zhangzhou Media reporter Wang Xinru, correspondents Zhang Shumei and Zheng Congrong
  • http://www.zhangzhou.gov.cn/cms/html/zzsrmzf/2025-08-30/1566201997.html