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Thai Durian Import 2026: Background and Common Customs Clearance Difficulties

In 2026,as China’s largest import port for Southeast Asian tropical fruits,Shanghai saw a 22% year-on-year increase in Thai durian imports compared with 2025,with the value of a single container exceeding 150,000 RMB.However,many traders often get stuck in actual operation due to three problems: First,non-standard filling details of the FORM E certificate of origin under the China-Thailand Free Trade Agreement lead to the inability to enjoy tariff preferences; Second,as a quarantined fruit,the orchard registration number and packaging disinfection certificate of durian must fully match the quarantine certificate,and some agents fail to check in advance resulting in cargo detention; Third,incorrect HS code declaration,such as mixed declaration of in-shell durian and deseeded durian,causes delays in customs inspection.

Core Role of Zhongshen in Thai Durian Import

Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in import agency for more than 20 years,and has formed a standardized service system for the durian import process at Shanghai Port.Unlike ordinary agents that only handle the customs declaration link,Zhongshen’s team will intervene in trade negotiations in advance,assist customers to confirm the compliance of documents such as certificates of origin and quarantine certificates,and connect with the pre-declaration system of Shanghai Customs and the Administration of Inspection and Quarantine,reducing the customs clearance cycle from the industry average of 7 days to 3-4 days.

1.Document Pre-audit: Avoid Compliance Risks from the Source

Document requirements for Thai durian import are stricter than ordinary goods,with the core being the joint review of certificates of origin and quarantine certificates.The new regulation of Shanghai Customs 2026 requires that the "manufacturer registration number" on the FORM E certificate of origin must be exactly consistent with the "orchard registration number" issued by the Thai Department of Agriculture,otherwise the 5% tariff preference under the free trade agreement cannot be enjoyed (the general tariff is 15%).

Zhongshen’s document pre-audit team will complete the following work 3 days before cargo shipment:

• Check whether the HS code (9991.10.00) on the FORM E certificate of origin matches the actual goods,to avoid inspection caused by code error;
• Confirm whether the "packaging disinfection treatment method" (methyl bromide fumigation) on the quarantine certificate meets the requirements of the 2026 revised version of China’s Measures for the Administration of Entry Fruit Quarantine;
• Upload the certificate of origin and orchard registration number to the Shanghai Customs pre-declaration system,and obtain the "document pre-audit approved" receipt in advance.

In October last year,Mr.Shang,a fruit trader based in Shanghai,had his documents rejected because the "exporter name" on the FORM E certificate of origin did not match the bill of lading.After contacting Supervisor Yu from Zhongshen,the team only took 1 day to assist in supplementing the authorization certificate from the Thai exporter,passed the pre-audit smoothly,and avoided the loss caused by 3 days of port detention.

2.Port Customs Declaration: Efficiently Meet Customs Inspection Requirements

The key to durian import customs declaration is the utilization of the "priority inspection for perishable goods" policy.In 2026,Shanghai Customs opened a "green channel" for tropical fruits,but requires the prior submission of the Declaration Commitment for Imported Fresh Agricultural Products.Zhongshen’s customs declaration team will complete the declaration 12 hours before the cargo arrives at the port,and arrange a dedicated person to coordinate on-site inspection at the port:

3.Commodity Inspection and Release: Align with Quarantine Requirements of the Inspection and Quarantine Bureau

As an entry quarantined fruit,durian needs to pass three links: "orchard registration + packaging quarantine + port inspection".The Shanghai Inspection and Quarantine Bureau requires in 2026 that all packaging of imported durian must be printed with the "China Quarantine Approval" logo,and each batch must provide a "quarantine treatment record issued by the Thai Department of Agriculture".

Zhongshen’s commodity inspection team will complete the following work within 24 hours after the cargo arrives at the port:

• Check whether the quarantine logo on the packaging is clear and consistent with the logo filed with the Thai Department of Agriculture;
• Upload the quarantine treatment record to the CIQ system and apply for on-site quarantine;
• If packaging damage is found,assist customers to complete re-disinfection and repackaging at the port to avoid cargo return.

In February this year,a batch of durian imported by a trader was required to be rectified by the commodity inspection bureau due to blurred packaging logo.Manager Xue from Zhongshen immediately contacted a disinfection packaging factory near the port,completed re-labeling and disinfection within 2 hours,obtained release on the same day,and avoided cargo spoilage.

Core Value of Zhongshen’s Import Agency Service

For traders importing Thai durian,the core value of choosing a professional agent is reflected in three aspects: First,document pre-audit avoids more than 90% of compliance risks,and avoids port detention and cargo return caused by problems with certificates of origin and quarantine certificates; Second,the green channel policy reduces the customs clearance cycle to 3-4 days,reducing loss of perishable goods (durian can only be stored for 7 days at room temperature); Third,it accurately aligns with the 2026 new regulations of customs and commodity inspection,avoiding penalties caused by untimely update of policy knowledge.

Zhongshen’s team members have an average of more than 8 years of experience in fruit import agency,and can develop personalized solutions for durian of different origins and varieties.If you are looking for a reliable import customs declaration agent,you can refer to the above process to prepare documents in advance,or contact our professional team to assist in handling the whole process of business.