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title: "Difficulties in Import Goods Agency in 2026? Practical Solutions of Shanghai Agency Companies - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，as China's national import hub，Shanghai sees continuous growth in import volumes of goods including tropical fruits from Southeast Asia and precision machinery from Europe. However，many enterprises frequently run into problems due to unfamiliarity with import compliance requirements: port detention caused by omissions in document pre-review，and cargo detention due to failure to keep up with updated quarantine standards. The core issue is how to improve import efficiency through prof..."
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# Difficulties in Import Goods Agency in 2026? Practical Solutions of Shanghai Agency Companies

## Southeast Asian Tropical Fruit Import: Background and Common Difficulties

In 2026,the import volume of Southeast Asian tropical fruits at Shanghai Port increased by 15% year on year,among which Thai durian and Vietnamese mangosteen have become popular categories for their taste advantages.However,many enterprises frequently encounter problems during independent import: the Chinese filing number of Thai orchards is updated every six months,and some enterprises fail to check it in time,resulting in invalid documents; Vietnamese mangosteen need to provide a Certificate of Origin Fumigation Certificate,and cargo will be detained at the port if the fumigant does not meet Chinese national standards; in addition,Shanghai Port requires temperature records for cold chain fruits to be taken every 2 hours,and independent import enterprises often face customs clearance delays due to incomplete records.

![2026 Import Agency Compliance Key Points, Practical Interpretation by Zhongshen](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/7RUE1v9CodQz9.webp)

## Core Role of Zhongshen in Tropical Fruit Import

Zhongshen has been engaged in import agency for more than 20 years.In response to the core pain points of Southeast Asian tropical fruit import,we connect with quarantine departments of target countries and the latest requirements of the General Administration of Customs of China in advance,and track the whole process from document pre-review to port customs clearance,helping enterprises avoid risks of cargo damage and port detention caused by compliance omissions.For example,since 2025,Zhongshen has assisted more than 30 Shanghai enterprises to import more than 200 containers of Southeast Asian tropical fruits,with 100% pass rate of document pre-review,and customs clearance time is 30% shorter than the industry average.

## Step-by-Step Breakdown and Compliance Handling of Import Process

### 1.Document Pre-review Stage: Lock Target Country-Specific Compliance Requirements

In addition to conventional documents including bill of lading,commercial invoice and packing list,core documents for Southeast Asian tropical fruit import also need to meet target country-specific quarantine requirements:

- Thai durian shall provide *Chinese Filing Certificate of Thai Orchard* (updated every six months,it is required to check whether the filing number is included in the latest list of the General Administration of Customs)
- Vietnamese mangosteen shall provide *Certificate of Origin Fumigation Treatment* (the fumigant must be methyl bromide permitted by Chinese national standards,aluminum phosphide is prohibited)
- All tropical fruits shall provide *Phytosanitary Certificate for Fruits Exported to China* (issued by official quarantine agency of the target country,the certificate number shall be consistent with the record of the General Administration of Customs)

Zhongshen’s practice: before the enterprise signs a contract with a foreign supplier,check the validity of the above documents in advance.If the filing number of Thai orchard is found expired,we will assist the enterprise to contact local cooperative institutions in Thailand to update it,so as to avoid subsequent customs clearance obstruction.

![Difficulties in Import Goods Agency in 2026? Practical Solutions of Shanghai Agency Companies](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/7s5LVWDSNaMas.webp)

### 2.Port Customs Declaration Stage: Connect with the Latest Requirements of Shanghai Customs

In 2026,Shanghai Customs added a new requirement of "pre-declaration temperature data for cold chain fruit import: real-time temperature monitoring data inside the container (recorded every 2 hours for 72 hours) shall be submitted 48 hours before the goods arrive at the port.In addition,the "scientific name of fruit variety" (such as scientific name of durian is *Durio zibethinus*) shall be accurately filled in the customs declaration form,and the declaration will be returned if the common name is filled in.

Assistance of Zhongshen: connect with the customs declaration hall of Shanghai Customs in advance,arrange special personnel responsible for uploading pre-declaration temperature data; check the matching degree between the scientific name and HS code before filling in the customs declaration form.Since 2025,no declaration has been returned due to wrong scientific name.

### 3.Commodity Inspection (Quarantine) Stage: Respond to Unique Quarantine Requirements for Tropical Fruits

Southeast Asian tropical fruits often carry quarantine pests such as fruit flies and scale insects.China Customs will conduct sampling inspection on each container of goods,and will implement destruction or return if pests are found.In addition,Thai durian also needs to be tested for pesticide residues (for example,imidacloprid residue shall not exceed 0.05mg/kg).

Zhongshen’s practice: confirm pesticide use records of goods with Thai suppliers in advance.If the residue is found to exceed the standard after testing,assist the enterprise to contact foreign suppliers to replace the batch; after the goods arrive at the port,arrange special personnel to connect with commodity inspection personnel and provide origin quarantine records of the goods to shorten testing time.

## Practical Case: Resolution of Ms.Liang’s Durian Import Customs Clearance

In March 2026,Ms.Liang from a Shanghai trading company imported 10 containers of durian from Thailand.When handling import independently,she failed to check the filing number of the Thai orchard (the orchard updated the filing number in January 2026,and Ms.Liang still used the old number),so the goods were detained by Shanghai Customs after arriving at the port.Ms.Liang contacted Zhongshen urgently.Manager Pu of Zhongshen immediately connected with local cooperative institutions in Thailand,updated the orchard filing number within 3 days,and assisted in supplementing the latest phytosanitary certificate.Finally,the goods cleared smoothly,no deterioration loss of durian (durian can only be stored for 3-5 days at room temperature).

## Independent Import vs Zhongshen Agency: Comparison of Core Differences

| Comparison Dimension | Independent Import | Zhongshen Agency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Pre-review Pass Rate | 75% (prone to omissions such as expired filing number and non-compliant fumigant) | 100% (check the latest requirements of the target country in advance) |
| Port Customs Clearance Time | 5-7 days (prone to delays due to declaration return and testing) | 2-3 days (special personnel connect with customs + advance pre-declaration) |
| Quarantine Compliance Risk | High (prone to cargo detention due to pests and pesticide residues) | Low (connect with suppliers in advance + full-process tracking and testing) |
| Additional Cost (port detention fee,cargo damage) | Average RMB 2,000-3,000 per container | Average less than RMB 500 per container (no cargo damage or port detention fee) |

## Summary: Value of Professional Agency

In 2026,competition in the import market is intensifying,and compliance requirements for categories such as Southeast Asian tropical fruits are continuously updated.Enterprises importing independently are prone to encounter problems due to lagging information and insufficient experience.With 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen controls the whole process from document pre-review to quarantine and customs clearance,helping enterprises improve import efficiency (customs clearance time shortened by 30%) and reduce compliance risks (cargo damage rate reduced to less than 0.5%),and is a reliable partner for Shanghai enterprises to import Southeast Asian tropical fruits.

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