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title: "Sea Freight Import Forwarding Solution Full Process Guide for Southeast Asian Fruit Import - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the import volume of Southeast Asian tropical fruits at Shanghai Port increased by 15% year on year，but problems such as inconsistent documents and quarantine delays have troubled many trading enterprises. With 20 years of practical experience，Zhongshen sorts out the compliance key points of the whole sea freight import process，from document pre-audit to port customs clearance，to help enterprises avoid port detention risks and improve import efficiency.。"
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# Sea Freight Import Forwarding Solution Full Process Guide for Southeast Asian Fruit Import

## Background and Pain Points of Sea Freight Import of Southeast Asian Tropical Fruits in 2026

In 2026,as China’s largest tropical fruit import port,Shanghai saw a 15% year-on-year increase in imports of Southeast Asian products such as durian and mangosteen.However,many heads of trading companies in Shanghai like Ms.Guo reported that during the import process,they often received return orders from customs due to incomplete documents,or their goods were detained at the port for more than 3 days due to unfamiliarity with the quarantine process,and the decline in freshness directly affected profits.

![Zhongshen: Common Problems and Solutions for Southeast Asian Fruit Import](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/tXxGzFLPiiP1I.webp)

## Core Role of Zhongshen in Southeast Asian Fruit Import

In response to these pain points,Zhongshen’s import agency team will intervene in advance.Starting from the signing of the contract between the cargo owner and the Southeast Asian supplier,we participate in document pre-audit and pre-quarantine communication until the goods are delivered to the designated warehouse in Shanghai,connecting all links of customs declaration,commodity inspection,warehousing and transportation throughout the process to avoid delays caused by disconnection of links.

## Disassembly of the Whole Sea Freight Import Process and Compliance Handling

### 1.Document Pre-audit Stage (Supplier Side)

The core documents for Southeast Asian fruit import include certificate of origin,phytosanitary certificate,health certificate,etc.The certificate of origin must be issued by the official agency of the exporting country,and must indicate the fruit variety,place of origin and batch number.In 2026,the customs has upgraded the verification requirements for electronic signatures on certificates of origin.If the paper certificate provided by the supplier is inconsistent with the electronic data,the declaration will be directly returned.

- Certificate of Origin: Confirm whether it is officially issued and whether the electronic signature is clear and verifiable
- Phytosanitary Certificate: Shall include quarantine treatment methods (such as fumigation,cold treatment) and validity period
- Health Certificate: Shall cover testing items such as pesticide residues and heavy metals,and comply with China’s GB2763 standard
- Packing List: Shall indicate the weight,quantity and batch number of fruits in each box,which shall be consistent with the bill of lading

Last year,Mr.Liu’s company failed to declare customs after the goods arrived at the port because the certificate of origin provided by the supplier did not indicate the batch number.Manager Deng of Zhongshen found the problem in advance during the pre-audit stage,coordinated with the supplier to make corrections,and the declaration was completed on the day the goods arrived at the port,avoiding port detention.

![Sea Freight Import Forwarding Solution Full Process Guide for Southeast Asian Fruit Import](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/txy8CD4RFzgDv.webp)

### 2.Port Customs Declaration Stage

Southeast Asian fruits are legally inspected commodities,and commodity inspection declaration must be completed before customs declaration.In 2026,the customs implements the "advance declaration + two-stage declaration" model.Cargo owners need to submit pre-declaration data 3 days before the goods arrive at the port,and supplement complete documents after arrival.

Zhongshen’s customs supervisor will submit the pre-declaration through the single window 3 days in advance,and check whether the information on the bill of lading and the manifest is consistent.If the fruit variety on the manifest is found to be inconsistent with the actual situation (for example,the supplier mistakenly labeled "Musang King Durian" as "Kan Yao Durian"),we will immediately coordinate with the shipping company to correct it to avoid affecting the subsequent commodity inspection.

### 3.Commodity Inspection and Quarantine Stage

The key point of tropical fruit quarantine is whether it carries pests (such as fruit flies).In 2026,the quarantine sampling rate for Southeast Asian fruits at Shanghai Port has been increased to 10%,and sampling is required to be carried out in a cold chain environment to avoid sample deterioration affecting test results.

| Quarantine Item | 2026 Compliance Requirements | Zhongshen’s Assisted Handling Method |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pest Detection | Sampling rate is 10%,12 types of pests including fruit flies and scale insects need to be detected | Coordinate with the commodity inspection department in advance to arrange sampling time to ensure sampling is completed within 24 hours after the goods arrive at the port |
| Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring | The whole-process temperature shall be maintained at 0-4,and full-process temperature records shall be provided | Arrange special personnel to connect with the shipping company to obtain the cabin temperature record,and install real-time temperature monitoring equipment in the warehouse at the same time |
| Quarantine Treatment | If pests are detected,fumigation or cold treatment is required,and re-quarantine is required after treatment | Prepare qualified quarantine treatment sites in advance,assist cargo owners to handle treatment procedures,and shorten processing time |

Last year,a batch of mangosteens was detected with fruit flies in sampling,and the cargo owner was originally worried that the processing time would exceed 5 days leading to cargo deterioration.Manager Wu of Zhongshen immediately coordinated with the designated fumigation site at Shanghai Port,and completed the treatment and re-inspection in only 2 days.The goods were finally detained at the port for only 3 days,and the freshness was not significantly affected.

### 4.Warehousing and Domestic Transportation Stage

After import,Southeast Asian fruits need to be stored in cold chain warehouses under customs supervision.In 2026,Shanghai has upgraded the epidemic prevention requirements for cold chain warehouses,requiring the provision of warehouse disinfection records,personnel nucleic acid test records,etc.

- The warehouse must have customs supervision qualification,and the cold chain temperature meets the fruit storage requirements
- Cold chain vehicles must be used for domestic transportation,and vehicle disinfection certificates must be provided before transportation
- Domestic transportation must be completed within the specified time to avoid fruit deterioration

Zhongshen has 3 customs-supervised cold chain warehouses in Shanghai,which can provide 24-hour warehousing services.At the same time,we have cooperated with more than 10 compliant cold chain transportation companies,which can ensure the whole cold chain transportation of goods from the warehouse to the customer’s designated location.

### 5.Foreign Exchange and Settlement Stage

Most Southeast Asian fruit imports are settled in US dollars.In 2026,the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has upgraded the authenticity audit requirements for trade foreign exchange,requiring the provision of consistency certificates such as contracts,bills of lading,invoices and customs declaration forms.

Zhongshen’s finance team will assist cargo owners in handling foreign exchange receipts and payments,ensure that all documents are consistent,and avoid settlement delays caused by inconsistent documents.

## Case Sharing: How Zhongshen Helps Enterprises Avoid Risks

In March 2026,a trading company in Shanghai (headed by Ms.Guo) planned to import 10 containers of Thai Musang King durian,and the contract stipulated delivery within 7 days after arrival at the port.However,the certificate of origin provided by the supplier did not indicate the cold treatment information,and the weight on the manifest was inconsistent with the actual weight.

Manager Deng of Zhongshen found the problem during the document pre-audit stage,immediately coordinated with the supplier to correct the certificate of origin,and contacted the shipping company to correct the manifest weight.After the goods arrived at the port,the customs supervisor declared in advance,and the commodity inspection department completed the sampling test within 24 hours.Finally,the goods completed customs clearance and were delivered to Ms.Guo’s warehouse in only 5 days,2 days earlier than the contract stipulated,avoiding liquidated damages caused by delayed delivery.

## Summary

In 2026,the compliance requirements for sea freight import of Southeast Asian tropical fruits continue to be upgraded.From document pre-audit to quarantine treatment,any negligence in each link may lead to delays or losses.Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the industry for 20 years,is familiar with the latest policies of Shanghai Port,can predict risks in advance,assist enterprises in handling compliance issues in all links,improve import efficiency by more than 30%,and reduce risks such as port detention and declaration return.

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