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title: "Xietong Group Imports Thai Durian: Key Steps for Compliant Customs Clearance - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the import volume of tropical fruits at Shanghai Port exceeded 320,000 tons，with Thai durian accounting for over 40%. However，document compliance and quarantine inspection remain two major bottlenecks for importing enterprises. As a fresh produce trader in East China，Xietong Group has suffered repeated customs clearance delays in recent years due to mismatch between certificate of origin and health certificate. Director Wan from Zhongshen pointed out that the core of import agency is pre..."
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# Xietong Group Imports Thai Durian: Key Steps for Compliant Customs Clearance

## Practical Pain Points of Thai Durian Import: Lessons Learned from Xietong Group

In the 2026 Shanghai fruit import market,the arrival volume of Thai Monthong durian increased by 12% year-on-year,but many enterprises in East China encountered two major obstacles in import: incomplete documents and non-conformity with quarantine requirements.When Xietong Group tried to import one container of durian independently last year,it was detained at Pudong Port for 3 days due to mismatch between the issuing entities of the certificate of origin and health certificate,incurring extra storage costs of nearly 2,000 RMB.Earlier this year,Mr.Xing,General Manager of Xietong Group,decided to entrust Zhongshen as the import agent,which completed customs clearance for the first container of durian in only 18 hours -- this is backed by Zhongshen’s precise control over the compliance of the whole process of Thai durian import.

![Customs Clearance Story of Xietong Group's 5 Containers of Durian: Zhongshen's Operation Details](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/JToscsnmsGOob.webp)

## Core Role of Zhongshen in Xietong Group’s Durian Import

The Thai durian imported by Xietong Group belongs to the frozen fresh produce category,and the import process covers four core links: document pre-audit → port customs declaration → commodity inspection → cold chain transportation,each with special compliance requirements for fresh produce.The core role of Zhongshen is to intervene in risk investigation at each stage in advance to avoid delays caused by missing items and mismatches.For example,Mr.Xing mentioned that when importing independently last year,he did not notice that the Thai health certificate requires dual marks of orchard registration number and processing plant number,while Zhongshen focuses on verifying these two pieces of information at the document pre-audit stage to eliminate problems from the source.

## Disassembly of Thai Durian Import Process and Zhongshen’s Solutions

### 1.Document Pre-audit: Grasp the Pre-compliance Checkpoint for Fresh Produce Import

There are 5 types of core documents for Thai durian import,3 of which are special requirements for fresh produce:

- Health Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of Thailand: It shall be marked with the orchard registration number (unified code of the Ministry of Agriculture of Thailand) and processing plant number (consistent with the registration record of China Customs)
- FORM E Certificate of Origin: It shall indicate the HS code of durian (0813400000),which shall be consistent with the bill of lading and commercial invoice
- Full-range temperature record of the reefer container: A temperature tracking report from the port of loading to Shanghai Port shall be provided (temperature maintained below -18throughout the journey)

Zhongshen’s document pre-audit team will intervene 3 days before the goods are loaded,and check the three consistencies of all documents: consistent document subjects (the consignor,orchard and processing plant shall be associated),consistent codes (HS code is consistent with product description),and consistent temperature records (no abnormal temperature fluctuation at the port of loading,transshipment port and port of destination).Xietong Group’s problem last year was that the processing plant number was not registered with customs.This year,Zhongshen helped it connect with Thai suppliers in advance and confirmed that the processing plant is on the customs registration list,avoiding similar problems.

![Xietong Group's Import Cost Reduced by 15%? Core Value of Agency Services](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/JtVmlWxuFNbUH.webp)

### 2.Port Customs Declaration: Meet the Fast Clearance Demand for Fresh Produce Import

Thai durian belongs to pre-packaged frozen fruit.When declaring customs,the Registration List of Overseas Food Production Enterprises for Import (2026 updated version) shall be additionally submitted,and "frozen durian" and the reefer container number shall be marked in the remarks column of the customs declaration form.Zhongshen’s customs declaration team is familiar with the green channel policy for fresh produce clearance at Shanghai Port.They will upload documents to the Single Window in advance and complete advance declaration 1 day before the goods arrive at the port -- this is 24 hours faster than ordinary declaration.

Take the 5 containers of durian imported by Xietong Group in March this year as an example,Zhongshen completed advance declaration 12 hours before the goods arrived at the port,and completed customs clearance and release in only 4 hours after arrival,while independent declaration last year took 12 hours.

### 3.Commodity Inspection: Focus on the Quarantine Risk Points of Fresh Produce Import

There are two core quarantine requirements for Thai durian: First,it shall not carry quarantine pests such as Bactrocera dorsalis and durian fruit borer; Second,pesticide residues shall comply with China’s National Food Safety Standard for Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides in Food (GB 2763-2025).During commodity inspection,the customs will randomly select durian samples to test for pests and pesticide residues.

Director Wan,Zhongshen’s contact person for commodity inspection,will prepare 3 documents in advance: ① Orchard Pest and Disease Control Record of Thai suppliers (January-March 2026); ② Ozone disinfection record of the reefer container (before loading); ③ Sample pre-test report (issued by a third-party institution in Thailand).In April 2026,a batch of durian from Xietong Group was selected for commodity inspection.Director Wan submitted these materials on site,and the customs issued the Certificate of Inspection and Quarantine for Inbound Goods in only 6 hours,which is 10 hours faster than regular inspection.

## Practical Case of Xietong Group: Transformation from Delay to High Efficiency

In October 2025,Xietong Group imported one container of Thai durian independently,which was delayed for 3 days due to the following two problems:

| Problem | Handling Result of Self-Import | Handling Result of Zhongshen Agency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The processing plant number on the health certificate is not registered with customs | Thai supplier was required to reissue the certificate,taking 2 days | Found in pre-audit before loading,replaced with registered processing plant in advance,no delay |
| Transshipment port data is missing in the reefer container temperature record | Needed to apply to the shipping company for supplementary entry,taking 1 day | Required suppliers to provide full-range temperature tracking before loading,no need for supplementary entry |

Mr.Xing said that after entrusting Zhongshen this year,the customs clearance time for the 5 containers of durian was reduced by 40% on average,saving about 1,200 RMB of container detention fee per container,with a total cost saving of nearly 6,000 RMB.More importantly,Zhongshen helped it avoid the risk of excessive pesticide residue -- when importing independently last year,10 boxes of durian were destroyed due to excessive pesticide residue,resulting in a loss of about 8,000 RMB.This year,Zhongshen required suppliers to provide pre-test reports in advance,and no such problems occurred.

## Value Summary of Zhongshen’s Agency Services

For enterprises importing fresh produce like Xietong Group,Zhongshen’s agency service is not simple errand running,but pre-risk control plus professional compliance implementation:

- Pre-risk control: Complete comprehensive verification of documents and quarantine requirements before loading to avoid delays after arrival at the port
- Professional implementation: Familiar with the latest 2026 Thai durian import policies (such as update of customs registration list,adjustment of pesticide residue standards),to avoid errors caused by policy updates
- Cost saving: Reduce storage fees and container detention fees through advance declaration and fast inspection,while avoiding losses from product destruction

Director Wan mentioned that there are two new changes in the 2026 Thai durian import policy: First,orchards are required to provide organic planting certificate (for organic durian); Second,reefer containers are required to be installed with GPS temperature tracking equipment.Zhongshen has updated the agency process in advance to help Xietong Group smoothly cope with these changes.

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