Sichuan's first imported South African nectarines arrive in Chengdu

China News Service, Chengdu, November 14 (Reporter Zhang Lang) A batch of South African nectarines weighing approximately 1,556 kilograms arrived at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on flight ET636 on the 13th, and passed customs inspection and clearance at Shuangliu Airport under Chengdu Customs. This is Sichuan’s first import of South African nectarines.

Sichuan's first imported South African nectarines arrived in Chengdu. Photo provided by Chengdu Customs

South Africa has abundant sunlight and a large temperature difference between day and night. The nectarines produced in South Africa have delicate flesh, sufficient juice, and delicious sweetness and sourness. "This batch of nectarines has enjoyed the dividends brought by my country's zero-tariff initiative with 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and has obvious cost advantages. Currently, all 1,556 kilograms of nectarines have been booked." The person in charge of the relevant import company said that the South African nectarine production season is from November to April of the following year, which complements the domestic production season and can further enrich the domestic winter fruit market supply.

In November 2025, the General Administration of Customs issued an announcement to allow the import of South African fresh stone fruits that meet inspection and quarantine requirements, further broadening the channel for South African fresh fruits to enter the Chinese market. According to the requirements of the announcement, imported fresh stone fruits from South Africa must undergo quarantine approval in advance and obtain an "Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit". They come from orchards and packaging factories approved and registered in my country, and packaging labels must comply with relevant regulations.

In order to ensure the efficient customs clearance of fresh goods, Shuangliu Airport Customs has opened a "green channel" for fast customs clearance of fresh products, and has superimposed facilitation measures such as "advance declaration" and "conditional withdrawal" to promote the rapid customs clearance of imported fresh products. While ensuring the biosecurity of the national gate and the safety of imported food, it further reduces the stay time of fresh goods at the port. (over)