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title: "How Do Professional Foreign Trade Customs Declaration Import Agencies Open Up the Full Chain of Thailand Durian Import Clearance - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "China's imported fruit market continues to expand in 2026，and annual imports of Thailand durian，a premium category，have exceeded 800,000 tons. This article focuses on the core value of professional foreign trade customs declaration import agencies in the clearance of Southeast Asian fruits. Through the breakdown of the full process including document pre-review，port customs declaration and commodity inspection，combined with Zhongshen's 20 years of hands-on experience，it reveals three m..."
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# How Do Professional Foreign Trade Customs Declaration Import Agencies Open Up the Full Chain of Thailand Durian Import Clearance

## Market Background and Practical Challenges of Thailand Durian Import

In 2026,the import volume of tropical fruits at Shanghai Port increased by 23% year on year,and Thailand durian accounts for 70% of the premium market share.Behind this golden yellow pulp,importers need to cross multiple barriers: dynamic adjustment of the Ministry of Agriculture’s access list,quarterly updates of quarantine requirements from the General Administration of Customs,and Shanghai Customs has increased the random inspection rate for imported edible agricultural products to 15%.When most enterprises import for the first time,their orders are often held due to non-conforming certificate of origin format,or entire containers are returned due to missing cold treatment temperature records on phytosanitary certificates.What is more complicated is that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand added a new code traceability requirement for durian orchards in 2026,which means domestic importers must complete overseas supplier filing before shipment,otherwise valid sanitary certificates cannot be generated.

![Thailand Durian Frequently Detained? Professional Customs Declaration Agencies Solve Quarantine Issues](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/1l1rxUobH7zWh.webp)

## Core Functions of Zhongshen in the Durian Import Chain

Zhongshen’s customs declaration team is based in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone,and works directly with the exporter alliance of major durian producing areas in eastern Thailand.Its core functions are reflected in three key nodes:

- Intervene before container loading in Thailand to verify the validity of orchard filing numbers and packaging plant registration numbers
- Complete document pre-entry 72 hours before cargo arrival at the port,and obtain priority inspection qualification through Shanghai Customs’ advance declaration policy
- Assign full-time coordinators in the commodity inspection stage to handle inspection abnormalities on site

The revised *Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Inspection and Quarantine of Imported Fruits* implemented in 2026 requires all tropical fruits to be accompanied by methyl bromide fumigation residue test reports.Zhongshen assisted clients to establish a qualified laboratory network three months in advance,avoiding the testing gap after the new regulation took effect.

## Phased Breakdown of Import Process and Key Compliance Points

### Stage 1: Document Pre-review and Access Qualification Confirmation

Document pre-review is the first line of defense for risk filtering.Zhongshen requires clients to provide: official Thai phytosanitary certificate (with orchard code,packaging plant code and cold treatment temperature curve indicated),certificate of origin (FORM E format),packing list,commercial invoice,and bill of lading.Three hidden compliance points are focused on for verification: whether the cold treatment temperature on the phytosanitary certificate is maintained below 1.1°C for 15 consecutive days,whether the orchard code is included in the 2026 General Administration of Customs list of registered Thailand durian orchards,and whether the packaging plant registration number is valid.

A client once submitted a phytosanitary certificate missing cold treatment temperature records.After discovering the issue in the pre-review stage,Zhongshen immediately contacted the Thai exporter to reissue an official statement,and coordinated with Shanghai Customs to accept the supplementary document,avoiding the daily container rental fee of 3,000 yuan caused by cargo detention after port arrival.

![How Do Professional Foreign Trade Customs Declaration Import Agencies Open Up the Full Chain of Thailand Durian Import Clearance](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/1MMqAjCoBamVp.webp)

- Phytosanitary certificate: must include complete records of orchard code,packaging plant code and cold treatment temperature
- Certificate of origin: FORM E format,eligible for zero tariff preference
- Orchard filing: verify in advance whether it is included in the 2026 valid list of the General Administration of Customs
- Packaging plant registration number: updated every six months,validity verification required

### Stage 2: Port Customs Declaration and Tax Calculation

Shanghai Customs implements the "advance declaration,inspection and release upon arrival" mode for durian imports.Zhongshen completes pre-entry 72 hours after cargo shipment and before port arrival.The key operation is to accurately classify the HS code as 08106000 and declare the correct dutiable value.In 2026,Customs intensified inspection of under-declared prices.Zhongshen assists clients to prepare the original sales contract of Thai exporters,international freight payment vouchers and insurance documents to build a complete price evidence chain.In terms of taxes and fees,the tariff rate is 0%,the value-added tax rate is 9%,and an additional agricultural product import adjustment fund of 0.5 yuan per kilogram is required.This fee is often overlooked by new importers,leading to insufficient tax payment and port detention.

When filling out the customs declaration form,Zhongshen marks "Thai Geographical Indication Product" in the "Marks,Nos.and Remarks" column,and attaches a copy of the geographical indication certification issued by the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.This measure reduces the customs inspection rate from the conventional 10% to less than 3%.

### Stage 3: Commodity Inspection and Quarantine and Risk Monitoring

Commodity inspection is the most uncertain link in durian import.Pudong International Airport Customs (responsible for air freight) and Waigaoqiao Customs (responsible for sea freight),which are subordinate to Shanghai Customs,implement different inspection standards for durian.Zhongshen selects the optimal port based on cargo characteristics: full sea containers are suitable for 70% ripe green husk durian,with less loss during inspection; air freight is suitable for premium Musang King durian,with fast clearance speed but a random inspection rate as high as 20%.

The new quarantine requirement added in 2026 stipulates that methyl bromide fumigation residue shall not exceed 5mg/kg,and a test report issued by a laboratory recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand must be provided.Zhongshen has established a whitelist of qualified laboratories,and sends samples for testing in advance to ensure that test reports are issued before shipment.For the inspection stage,Zhongshen assigns on-site coordinators.When customs inspection officers have objections to the judgment of fruit maturity,coordinators can explain the grading standards of Thai durian on site,avoiding the entire container being misjudged as unqualified and destroyed.

| Inspection Item | 2026 Standard | Zhongshen’s Response Measures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cold treatment verification | Below 1.1°C for 15 consecutive days | Review temperature record curve,require Thai exporters to provide original documents of data recorders |
| Methyl bromide residue | ≤5mg/kg | Send samples to recognized Thai laboratories in advance to obtain pre-shipment test reports |
| Orchard code traceability | Must be indicated on phytosanitary certificate | Check the 2026 valid orchard list of the General Administration of Customs,file overseas suppliers in advance |
| On-site inspection rate | 3%-5% for sea freight,15%-20% for air freight | Select appropriate ports,reduce inspection rate through advance declaration,coordinate and explain on site |

### Stage 4: Warehouse Management and Distribution Connection

After passing commodity inspection,durian needs to be temporarily stored in a customs-supervised cold storage while waiting for the issuance of the *Inspection and Quarantine Certificate for Inbound Goods*.Zhongshen arranges dedicated cold storage with temperature between -1°C and 2°C to avoid over-ripening of fruits; after obtaining the quarantine certificate,it completes warehouse exit and delivery to the wholesale market or retail warehouse designated by the client within 24 hours.In 2026,Shanghai upgraded the storage supervision of imported fruits,requiring cold storage enterprises to have CIQ certification.All cold storage facilities contracted by Zhongshen meet this standard,avoiding secondary detention caused by storage qualification issues.

## Practical Case: Mr.Ji’s Durian Import Risk Mitigation

Mr.Ji is a wholesaler at Shanghai Huizhan Fruit Market.He first attempted to import Thai Musang King durian in March 2026.He directly ordered two 40-foot containers from Thai farmers,with a total cargo value of about 1.8 million yuan.Before the cargo arrived at Laem Chabang Port for shipment,Mr.Ji learned that he needed to complete overseas supplier filing,but the Thai farmers had never handled such procedures.In urgent need of help,Mr.Ji contacted Zhongshen.

Zhongshen’s response strategy was divided into three steps: urgently assist Thai farmers to complete orchard and packaging plant registration on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand to obtain valid codes; after finding that the farm was not filed with the General Administration of Customs,immediately guide it to submit application materials through the Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand,and coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand to issue a recommendation letter; complete all document pre-review before cargo arrival at the port,but found that the phytosanitary certificate did not indicate methyl bromide fumigation records,so Zhongshen contacted the Thai exporter to reissue a statement,and persuaded Shanghai Customs to accept the supplementary document.

Finally,the two containers completed customs clearance on the 4th day after port arrival,only 1 day later than conventional operations.Mr.Ji avoided the risk of entire container return,saving potential losses of about 500,000 yuan.Since then,Mr.Ji has entrusted his annual import plan to Zhongshen,with a stable import volume of 3-4 containers per month.

## Value Reconstruction of Import Efficiency by Professional Agencies

Zhongshen’s value lies not only in customs declaration and inspection,but also in the establishment of a set of risk early warning mechanisms.In 2026,Zhongshen reduced the average customs clearance time for clients by 40%,and controlled the inspection abnormality rate within 2%.This efficiency comes from in-depth control of three levels: at the policy level,arrange dedicated personnel to track monthly announcements of the General Administration of Customs,Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,and State Administration for Market Regulation; at the operation level,establish direct connection channels with the Thai Exporter Alliance,Shanghai Customs and commodity inspection laboratories; at the technical level,develop a document pre-review system to automatically compare with the latest 2026 compliance requirements.

For importers,choosing Zhongshen means converting uncertain compliance risks into fixed service costs.Taking durian import as an example,the one-time cost of return,destruction and port detention that may be faced by self-operation can reach 30% of the cargo value,while the agency service fee is only 1%-2% of the cargo value.This optimization of cost structure allows importers to focus on sales channel construction and brand operation,rather than spending energy on tedious customs clearance links.

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