How to import oranges from China — the buyer's playbook.
HS codes, FOB ports, MOQ, RCEP tariff treatment, reefer transit times, payment terms and the full documentation pack. Written for wholesale importers sourcing Newhall, Lanelate, Valencia and Cara Cara oranges direct from Hubei.
Six steps to land your first container of Chinese oranges
The end-to-end B2B flow, in the order an importer actually executes it. Skip to step 6 if your team already runs an established Chinese-fruit programme.
1. Pick variety & season
Newhall (Nov–May), Lanelate (Mar–Jul), Valencia (May–Sep), Jelly (Oct–Feb), Cara Cara (Jan–Apr). Most B2B importers run Newhall + Lanelate as a rolling 9-month programme.
2. Confirm port pair & transit
Shanghai or Ningbo loading → your discharge port. Klang 14–18d · Tanjung Priok 16–20d · Chattogram 18–24d · Manila 12–16d · Jebel Ali 20–25d · Santos 35–42d.
3. Confirm HS code & duty
HS 0805.10 (oranges, fresh). 0% duty under RCEP (ASEAN + Japan/Korea/AU/NZ), China–Chile FTA and China–Peru FTA with a valid certificate of origin. Bangladesh, GCC, Brazil apply standard MFN.
4. Lock payment terms
30% T/T deposit + 70% against B/L copy is standard. L/C at sight available for Bangladesh, GCC, South America first orders or for buyers preferring bank-collateralised terms.
5. Schedule reefer slot
Book 4–8 weeks ahead of peak season (Ramadan, CNY, Imlek, festive gifting). 1 × 40HQ reefer holds ~24–28 t depending on 9/14/15/20 kg cartons. Set point +4°C to +6°C.
6. Receive documentation pack
Phytosanitary cert, certificate of origin (Form RCEP / Form E / China–Chile FTA / China–Peru FTA), fumigation cert, commercial invoice, packing list, B/L and reefer temperature log.
At a glance — China orange import specs
| HS code | 0805.10 (oranges, fresh or dried) |
| Loading ports | Shanghai (SHA), Ningbo (NGB) |
| Container | 40HQ reefer, +4°C to +6°C set point |
| Loadout | ~24–28 t per container (9 / 14 / 15 / 20 kg cartons) |
| MOQ | 1 × 40HQ per variety; mixed-SKU available |
| Lead time from PO | 10–14 days to vessel; transit varies by port |
| Payment | 30% T/T + 70% B/L copy, or L/C at sight |
| Tariff treatment | 0% under RCEP, China–Chile FTA, China–Peru FTA (with CO); MFN elsewhere |
| Sample policy | LCL trial cartons available for first-time buyers |
Importing into your market
Each country page covers the discharge port, transit time, duty treatment, payment norms, MOQ and importer-side documentation specific to that market.
Import to Malaysia
Port Klang (PKL) · approx. 14–18 days
Open guideImport to Indonesia
Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) · approx. 16–20 days
Open guideImport to Bangladesh
Chattogram (Chittagong) · approx. 18–24 days
Open guideImport to Philippines
Manila (MICT / South Harbor) · approx. 12–16 days
Open guideImport to Thailand
Laem Chabang · approx. 10–14 days
Open guideImport to Middle East
Jebel Ali (UAE) · approx. 20–25 days
Open guideImport to South America
Santos (Brazil) · approx. 35–42 days
Open guideImporter FAQ
How do I import oranges from China as a first-time B2B buyer?
Confirm your destination port, target volume (start at 1 × 40HQ reefer, ~24–28 t), variety and packing (9/14/15/20 kg cartons). Send those to our export desk and you'll receive an FOB quote, sample plan and full documentation list within one business day. For first orders, L/C at sight is the safest payment structure.
What is the HS code for Chinese oranges and what duty applies?
HS code 0805.10 covers fresh oranges. Duty is 0% under RCEP (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Australia, NZ) and under the China–Chile and China–Peru FTAs, with a valid certificate of origin. Bangladesh, GCC, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina apply standard MFN duty — we help structure landed cost.
What is the minimum order quantity to import oranges from China?
1 × 40HQ reefer container per variety (approx. 24–28 tonnes). Mixed-SKU containers (e.g. Newhall + honey pomelo + Fuji apple) are available for buyers who want to consolidate. LCL trial samples can be arranged for first-time buyers.
Which ports do you load from and how long is transit?
Loading at Shanghai or Ningbo. Indicative reefer transit: Port Klang 14–18d, Tanjung Priok 16–20d, Chattogram 18–24d, Manila 12–16d, Laem Chabang 10–14d, Jebel Ali 20–25d, Santos 35–42d, Callao 32–38d.
What documents do I need to import oranges from China into my country?
Export-side: phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin (RCEP / Form E / China–Chile FTA / China–Peru FTA / generic CO), fumigation certificate, commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, reefer temperature log. Import-side documents (import permit, RIPH, BPI, SENASA, SAG, MAPA, etc.) are issued in your country and depend on your destination — we'll point you to the right authority.
Can you ship to my country if it's not on your list?
Yes. We currently focus on Southeast Asia, South Asia, GCC and South America but we ship globally. Send your discharge port and target volume — if it's reefer-accessible, we can quote.
Ready to import your first container?
Tell us your discharge port, target volume and preferred variety. You'll receive specs, FOB pricing, a sample plan and the full documentation list within one business day.