Beijing Import Freight Forwarder Agent: Full Process Solution for Thai Monthong Durian Import

Background and Common Difficulties of Thai Durian Import in Beijing in 2026

In the first half of 2026,the import volume of tropical fruits at Beijing Xinfadi Agricultural Produce Wholesale Market reached 123,000 tons,up 18% year on year.Among them,Thai Monthong durian accounted for over 60% of total imports due to its plump flesh and moderate sweetness.However,many local importers in Beijing reported three prominent problems in the durian import process: First,the phytosanitary certificate issued at the Thai origin must meet the latest requirements of Beijing Port.Some small agents fail to update their policy database in a timely manner,resulting in invalid certificates.Second,durian is a low-temperature sensitive fruit.Beijing Port requires the entire cold chain connection to maintain a temperature of 0-4℃,but some freight forwarders cannot provide temperature data docking between the manifest and the port cold storage.Third,the pulp sample testing in the commodity inspection process must be completed within 48 hours,otherwise durian is prone to deterioration due to temperature fluctuations,while conventional agents lack fast communication channels with commodity inspection laboratories.

Core Role of Zhongshen in Thai Durian Import

In response to the pain points of durian import in Beijing,Zhongshen relies on 20 years of industry experience to provide customers with full-process docking from pre-audit of origin documents to port customs clearance.Ms.Dai,head of import at a food trading company in Beijing,tried to import 3 containers of durian on her own at the end of 2025.She failed to check the latest signature and seal requirements of the Thai Ministry of Agriculture in advance,and found that the phytosanitary certificate lacked key information after the goods arrived at the port,resulting in 5 days of port detention,nearly 10% of the durian deteriorated,and a loss of nearly RMB 200,000.In March 2026,Ms.Dai chose Zhongshen as her agent,and customs clearance was completed in only 1 day,with port detention time reduced by 80% and no deterioration occurred.

Breakdown of Core Durian Import Processes and Compliance Requirements

Zhongshen divides the durian import process into 3 key stages,and develops exclusive solutions for each stage based on the characteristics of durian:

1.Document Pre-audit Stage: Focus on the Compliance of Thai Origin Certificates

The core documents for Thai durian import include Phytosanitary Certificate and Certificate of Origin.The updated requirements of Beijing Port in 2026 specify that the phytosanitary certificate must be issued by a quarantine agency authorized by the Thai Ministry of Agriculture,and must indicate the specific variety of durian (Monthong,Kan Yao,etc.),origin farm number and temperature control records during transportation.

Zhongshen’s operation procedure: Before the customer signs a contract with the Thai supplier,pre-audit the documents 10 days in advance to check whether the qualification of the issuing authority of the certificate and the variety labeling meet the port requirements.If information such as the farm number is missing,immediately contact the Thai supplier for supplementation,so as to avoid port detention due to document problems after arrival.

2.Port Customs Declaration Stage: Docking Cold Chain Temperature Data and Manifest Information

The Administrative Measures for Manifests of Imported Cold Chain Fruits implemented by Beijing Port in 2026 require that full-process temperature monitoring data (temperature records every 2 hours from the Thai loading port to the Beijing Port cold storage) be submitted simultaneously during customs declaration.The optimal storage temperature for durian is 0-4℃.If the temperature exceeds 5℃ for more than 4 hours,the pulp is prone to fermentation and deterioration.

Zhongshen’s operation procedure: Coordinate with the cold chain warehouse at the Thai loading port and the shipping company in advance to obtain temperature monitoring data and convert it into a format recognized by Beijing Customs.During customs declaration,submit the data through the pre-declaration system of the General Administration of Customs "Single Window" to avoid being rejected due to data inconsistency during on-site declaration.

3.Commodity Inspection Stage: Fast Follow-up on Pulp Sample Testing Progress

In 2026,Beijing Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau added Ethephon residue testing (maximum residue limit 0.05mg/kg) to the testing items for imported durian,requiring samples to be delivered to the laboratory within 24 hours after arrival,and testing reports to be issued within 48 hours.

Zhongshen’s operation procedure: Arrange dedicated personnel to extract pulp samples within 1 hour after the durian arrives at the port,and deliver them to the designated laboratory through a special cold chain box.At the same time,a green channel is established with the commodity inspection laboratory to follow up the testing progress in real time.If abnormal data is found,assist the customer to prepare supplementary samples in advance to avoid temporary detention of goods due to testing timeout.

Comparison of Service Differences Between Traditional Agents and Zhongshen

Core Compliance Points That Beijing Import Freight Forwarder Agents Need to Pay Attention to

• Need to timely update the policy changes of Beijing Port for imported fruits.The ethephon residue testing requirement added in 2026 has been included in Zhongshen’s policy database
• Need to have direct communication channels with Thai origin quarantine agencies to avoid invalid documents due to delayed information transmission
• Need to have priority scheduling right for Beijing Port cold storage to ensure that durian enters the cold storage meeting temperature requirements within 1 hour after arrival

Summary: Value of Zhongshen to Beijing Durian Import Enterprises

For importers in Beijing,the core risks of durian import lie in cold chain out of control and non-compliant documents.Through 20 years of industry accumulation,Zhongshen has realized full-process control from origin to port: 100% pass rate of document pre-audit,customs clearance time shortened to less than 4 hours,and 0% testing timeout rate,helping enterprises avoid losses caused by port detention and deterioration.The 12 containers of durian imported by Ms.Dai’s company through Zhongshen in the first half of 2026 did not suffer any losses,and its profit increased by 15% year on year compared with 2025.