To detect the pesticide residues in imported fruits and vegetables, and to provide scientific basis for the development of related standards.Methods In this paper, 666 pesticides were detected in 282 fruits and vegetables by GB/T 19648-2006 and GB/T 20769-2008. The samples were collected in 2012-2014 from Qingdao, Shenzhen and Dalian ports. Results Among the 282 fruits and vegetables samples, 31 samples were not detected pesticide residues, accounting for 11.0%; 251 samples were detected pesticide residues, accounting for 89.0%. 52 kinds of pesticides were detected with a frequency of 702. The residue data were analyzed according to related maximum residue limits (MRLs) in China, European Union and Japan. The pesticide residue levels of imported bananas, durian, dragon fruit and strawberry were at the safe level, but the management of imported longan, cherry and grape should be strengthened.Conclusion The detection rate of pesticide residues in imported fruits and vegetables was as high as 89.0%, but only 1.1% of the samples exceed the MRLs in China. A conclusion could be made that the risk of pesticide residues from imported fruits and vegetables are relatively low.