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title: "A Comprehensive Analysis of the Whole Process of Importing Southeast Asian Fruits in Guangzhou for Customs Declaration Agency - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "The import volume of Southeast Asian tropical fruits at Guangzhou Port has grown steadily in 2026，but there are still many practical difficulties in links such as quarantine approval，document compliance and port inspection. With 20 years of customs declaration experience，Zhongshen has systematically sorted out the key points of the whole process of importing durian，mangosteen，longan and other fruits from Thailand，Vietnam and Malaysia，combined with actual cases of Nansha Port and Huangpu Port，ana..."
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# A Comprehensive Analysis of the Whole Process of Importing Southeast Asian Fruits in Guangzhou for Customs Declaration Agency

## Practical Difficulties and Background of Importing Southeast Asian Tropical Fruits in Guangzhou

Since the start of 2026,the volume of cold-chain containers arriving at Guangzhou’s Nansha Port and Huangpu Port from Thailand,Vietnam and Malaysia has increased by 30% year-on-year.Tropical fruits such as durian,mangosteen,longan and young coconut have become key products for many import traders thanks to their fast-turnover logistics model.However,there is a complex customs clearance logic behind these commodities: pre-submitted plant quarantine approval,traceability of cold treatment temperature records,and dynamic adjustment of sampling ratios for pesticide residue tests.Any bottleneck in any link could lead to the risk of port detention and spoilage for the entire container of goods.Mr.Chen,who runs fruit distribution in Panyu,had a container of Thai mangosteens detained at the terminal for four extra days last summer because the origin information on the plant quarantine certificate did not match the actual arrival goods,resulting in a nearly 30% loss rate.This situation is not an isolated case,but reflects the precise balance between documents,timeliness and compliance in fruit import customs declaration.

![A Comprehensive Analysis of the Whole Process of Importing Southeast Asian Fruits in Guangzhou for Customs Declaration Agency](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/2YvQNVtoiYupK.webp)

Zhongshen has been engaged in Guangzhou Port fruit import business since 2006,has experienced process restructuring before and after the 2018 customs agency reform,and has followed up on the implementation of the detailed rules of the 2023 new version of the Measures for the Quarantine Supervision and Administration of Imported Fruits.We know that fruit import is not just about filling out customs declaration forms,but about identifying and eliminating all potential risks before the goods arrive at the port.For example,Vietnamese longan requires prior application for the Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit,while Malaysian durian must complete cold treatment and submit temperature data reports before export.These details determine whether the goods can be released smoothly.

## Document Pre-examination Stage: Block Risks Before Goods Arrive at Port

The document system for fruit import is more complex than that for ordinary goods,with the core being cross-verification between quarantine documents and commercial documents.Zhongshen’s operating practice is to intervene in document checking before the supplier loads the container,rather than rushing to fix issues just before the ship arrives at the port.

### Core Document List and Verification Logic

Take Thai durian as an example,the following documents are normally required:

- Certificate of Origin (FORME): Must match the orchard code on the plant quarantine certificate,and the customs system will automatically compare with the filing information of Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture
- Plant Quarantine Certificate: Must indicate cold treatment temperature,duration,container number,and be signed and stamped by official Thai quarantine officials
- Packing List and Commercial Invoice: Must specify the net weight of each box accurately,as Guangzhou Customs now conducts box-by-box sampling inspections,and weight errors exceeding 3% will trigger inspection
- Cold Treatment Report: Issued by a third-party temperature control company,the data must be uploaded to the customs-designated platform for review during port inspection

Last October,a Shenzhen client we served was preparing to import a container of Vietnamese pitaya.During pre-examination,we found that the orchard registration number on the plant quarantine certificate had expired in the General Administration of Customs’ filing system.Ms.Long from Zhongshen immediately contacted the Vietnamese exporter,requesting them to update the registration information and reissue the certificate before shipment,avoiding the risk of being returned due to filing issues after arrival at the port.This kind of pre-examination usually intercepts more than 80% of document non-compliance issues.

### Additional Requirements for Special Varieties

The quarantine focus varies significantly for different fruits.Malaysian durian requires attention to whether the fruit kernels have been irradiated,while Thai mangosteen needs to be checked for fruit fly larvae.In 2026,the General Administration of Customs added heavy metal sampling inspection items for Southeast Asian fruits.Zhongshen will advise customers in advance to conduct pre-inspection before shipment and obtain third-party laboratory reports to respond quickly during port inspection.

![2026 Compliance Operation Guide for Fruit Import at Guangzhou Port](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/2yYauj5U70oan.webp)

## Port Customs Declaration Stage: Practical Differences at Guangzhou Port

There are two main fruit import channels in Guangzhou: Nansha New Port and Huangpu Old Port.Nansha Port is known for its new terminals and high automation,but the inspection yard is far from the berths,and trailer fees are slightly higher; although Huangpu Port has relatively old equipment,its inspection process is flexible,making it suitable for LCL cargo with small batches and multiple product names.Zhongshen will recommend the optimal arrival plan based on the specific situation of the customer’s goods.

### Key Details of Customs Declaration Form Filling

The commodity name column on the fruit customs declaration form must be precise to the specific variety,for example,"Fresh Durian (Golden Pillow Variety)",and cannot be generally written as "Fresh Fruits".For tariff item numbers,Thai durian uses 0810.6000,Vietnamese longan uses 0810.9000; incorrect classification will directly lead to deviation in tax rate application.Under the 2026 RCEP agreement,Thai durian can enjoy zero tariff with FORM E,but the RCEP Certificate of Origin number must be filled in the remarks column of the customs declaration form.

Before submitting documents,Zhongshen’s customs declaration team will conduct three checks: first,check the data consistency between documents; second,check commodity classification and tax rate application; third,check whether all quarantine requirements are met.With this process,our one-time release rate of customs declaration forms remains above 95%.

### Response Strategies for Inspection Links

Fruit inspections are divided into two types: machine inspection and box opening inspection.Machine inspection mainly checks whether the internal temperature of the container meets the standard,while box opening inspection randomly extracts samples for laboratory testing.Zhongshen’s experience shows that actively submitting complete temperature record curves and pre-inspection reports during declaration can effectively reduce the proportion of box opening inspections.In March this year,a container of Malaysian Mao Shan Wang durian arrived at the port,and we submitted the full -18°C temperature control data in advance,and Customs directly granted machine inspection release,saving at least two days of inspection time.

## Commodity Inspection and Laboratory Testing: Control Point of Time Cost

Laboratory testing is the most time-consuming link in fruit import.Currently,Guangzhou Customs’ routine testing items for Southeast Asian fruits include: pesticide residues (organophosphorus,pyrethroids),heavy metals (lead,cadmium),and microorganisms (Salmonella,Escherichia coli).The testing cycle is usually 3-5 working days,but may be extended to 7 days during peak periods.

### How to Shorten the Testing Cycle

Zhongshen’s approach is to make an appointment for testing time with the laboratory and submit sample information in advance before the goods arrive at the port.We have established a long-term cooperation mechanism with the Guangzhou Customs Technology Center,which can prioritize our customers’ samples.In addition,for customers who continuously import the same variety,they can apply for the "Conformity Assessment Mode",that is,after the first test is qualified,the sampling frequency of subsequent batches will be reduced from 100% to 20%.

Last winter,Mr.Chen imported eight consecutive containers of Thai longan,and Zhongshen assisted him in applying for the Conformity Assessment Mode.Starting from the second container,one out of every five containers is sampled for inspection,and the overall customs clearance time was shortened from an average of 5 days to 2.5 days,greatly reducing the cost of cold storage rental.

### Disposal Plan for Non-conforming Goods

If pesticide residue exceeds the standard is found in the test,Customs will issue a Notice of Inspection and Quarantine Treatment,requiring return or destruction.When accepting orders,Zhongshen will clarify the risk sharing mechanism with customers and advise them to purchase import food safety liability insurance.In May this year,a container of Vietnamese mangoes was found to have trace amounts of excess,and we quickly activated the plan to assist customers in handling return procedures,while coordinating with insurance companies for claims,controlling the customer’s loss within 15% of the cargo value.

## Warehousing and Distribution: The Last Mile from Terminal to Market

After the fruits are released,storage temperature control is also critical.The cold storage warehouses cooperating with Zhongshen are all equipped with 24-hour temperature monitoring systems and connected to the customs platform.We require the warehouse to upload temperature data to the system within two hours after the goods are put into storage to ensure full traceability.

### Refined Management of Distribution Timeliness

The normal driving time from Nansha Port to Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market is 1.5 hours.Zhongshen’s logistics dispatcher will avoid morning and evening peaks and push the estimated arrival time to customers in advance.For goods that need to be distributed to other cities in the Pearl River Delta,we adopt the "trunk line + branch line" model: full-truck refrigerated vehicles for trunk line transportation,and small refrigerated vehicles for branch line delivery,ensuring coverage of major cities in the Greater Bay Area within 48 hours.

## Actual Case: Avoiding Seasonal Port Detention Risks

On the eve of the 2026 Spring Festival,the import volume of Thai durian surged,causing temporary congestion at Guangzhou Port.Mr.Chen had three containers of Golden Pillow Durian in transit at that time,and the estimated arrival time coincided with the peak customs clearance period before the Spring Festival.Ms.Xing from Zhongshen launched an emergency plan immediately after the ship departed: first,coordinate with the shipping company to change the berth to Nansha Port Terminal 2,which has relatively loose inspection resources; second,prepare electronic versions of all documents in advance and complete the declaration through the customs "pre-declaration" system 24 hours before the ship arrives at the port; finally,arrange for the inspection yard to reserve machine inspection channels.After the three containers actually arrived at the port,they were all released within 12 hours,catching up with the sales peak before the Spring Festival.In contrast,other cargo owners who arrived at the port during the same period had an average port detention time of more than 4 days due to insufficient preparation,and some goods had reduced quality due to high maturity.

## Value Reflection of Whole-process Services

Fruit import customs declaration is not a single-link optimization,but a systematic collaboration of documents,logistics,testing and warehousing.The value of Zhongshen lies in integrating scattered nodes into a controllable chain.We know the time loss points of each link: document errors cause an average delay of 2.3 days,inspection queuing takes an average of 1.8 days,and laboratory testing takes an average of 4.1 days.Through three measures: pre-examination,scheduled inspection and pre-inspection report,we can reduce the total time to less than 3 days and control the loss rate to below 5%.

In 2026,the supervision of imported food at Guangzhou Port has become stricter,but the customs clearance efficiency has also improved.Zhongshen will continue to follow up on policy changes,such as the "Smart Quarantine" system being piloted by the General Administration of Customs,which may realize remote video inspection in the future and further shorten customs clearance time.Our goal is to allow customers to focus on market sales,leave the complex customs declaration and quarantine matters to us,and finally achieve an import closed loop with controllable risks,calculable costs and predictable timeliness.

| Fruit Variety | Main Source Countries | Core Quarantine Requirements | Average Customs Clearance Time | Common Risk Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh Durian | Thailand,Malaysia | Cold Treatment Report,Orchard Filing | 2-3 days | Temperature Data Mismatch |
| Fresh Longan | Vietnam,Thailand | Quarantine Permit,Fruit Fly Inspection | 3-4 days | Expired Certificate |
| Fresh Mangosteen | Thailand,Indonesia | Heavy Metal Testing,Packaging Labeling | 3-4 days | Excessive Weight Error |
| Young Coconut | Thailand,Vietnam | Microbial Testing | 2-3 days | Vague Document Product Name |

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