Durian transit procedures are becoming a major concern for many businesses as quality control and traceability requirements in China become increasingly strict. Just one mistake in the documentation or shipping process can cause a shipment to be delayed in customs clearance.
According to fruit and vegetable industry reports for the 2026-2026 period, China remains Vietnam's largest market for durian consumption. Fruit and vegetable export turnover in 2026 exceeded 8.5 billion USD and durian continues to play a key role as a staple commodity.
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This article provides detailed instructions on the transit process, documents to prepare, customs requirements, and practical notes to help durian export businesses to China be more effective.
Durian transit procedures and transit goods regulations you need to know
When must transit be performed
Transit is a form of goods passing through the territory of an intermediary country or region before reaching the final destination. For exported durian, businesses need to clearly define the shipping route, border gate, and customs supervision mechanism applied.
Latest transit goods regulations
Current regulations require transit goods to pass through the correct border gate, follow the registered route, and be under the supervision of customs authorities throughout the transport process. The maximum stay period is typically 30 days from the completion of procedures at the port of entry.
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| Content | Request | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Border gate | Correct registered route | Mandatory |
| Sealed | Intact original packaging | Inspection upon customs clearance |
| Storage time | Maximum 30 days | Can be extended |
| Supervision | Customs monitoring | Entire journey |
- Check planting area code before shipping.
- Confirm approved packing facility.
- Prepare full commercial documents.
- Ensure stable container temperature.
- Monitor border gate clearance schedule.
For example, Mekong Fruit Company in Tien Giang transported 8 refrigerated containers to Pingxiang. Thanks to completing the documentation 48 hours in advance, the business reduced waiting time for clearance to 10 hours.
Another business in Dak Lak was delayed by 2 days due to incorrect planting area code information on the quarantine documents. Incurred costs increased by nearly 15%.
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Common risks include incorrect documentation, delayed declaration, border gate congestion, and violation of cold storage conditions. These are the causes that often lead to additional detention and demurrage charges.
Durian transit procedures: Transit documentation set for China needs preparation
Mandatory China transit documentation
Businesses need to fully prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, sales contracts, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and related transport records.
Quarantine and traceability documentation
For durian, phytosanitary records play a particularly important role. Shipments need to meet traceability requirements, planting area codes, and packing facility codes approved by the Chinese side.
| Documentation | Purpose | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice | Value of goods | Yes |
| Packing List | Package details | Yes |
| Phytosanitary | Plant quarantine | Yes |
| C/O | Origin of goods | As requested |
| Bill of lading | Transport information | Yes |
- Cross-check information on all documents.
- Check container number and seal number.
- Verify valid planting area code.
- Check validity of the quarantine certificate.
- Store electronic records for quick comparison.
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An export business in Can Tho reduced document processing time by 30% thanks to applying a cross-check process before trucks arrive at the border gate.
Cold transport records
Besides commercial documents, businesses should store cold container temperature data. This is an important basis when quality complaints arise during transportation.
Customs declaration for durian transit goods
Steps for customs declaration of transit goods
Businesses perform electronic declaration, submit records, receive channeling results, and fulfill inspection requirements as prescribed by customs authorities.
- Prepare complete electronic records.
- Perform declaration on the system.
- Receive channeling results.
- Present records when requested.
- Complete supervision confirmation.
- Transport goods through the border gate according to plan.
This process is carried out according to the regulations of the Customs Law and related guidance documents, including Decree 08/2015/ND-CP and amending and supplementing documents.
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Customs inspection and supervision
Transit goods must be continuously monitored. The quantity of exported goods must correspond to the quantity of imported goods and remain in their original state throughout the journey.
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According to experts at HNT LOGISTICS, businesses should proactively update border gate status daily to avoid congestion at the same time.
Time and warehousing
If incidents occur or longer storage is required, businesses must perform extension procedures in accordance with current regulations of the competent authority.
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Choosing the appropriate border gate
Routes like Huu Nghi, Tan Thanh, Lao Cai, and Mong Cai are often chosen by businesses for agricultural products. The choice depends on customs clearance capacity and the location of the material area.
| Border gate | Advantages | Suitable |
|---|---|---|
| Huu Nghi | Stable customs clearance | Large quantity durian |
| Tan Thanh | Near agricultural region | Road refrigerated truck |
| Lao Cai | Connecting Southwest China | Specialized route |
| Mong Cai | Flexible | Many product groups |
- Monitor the receiving capacity of each border gate.
- Book vehicle schedules before peak season.
- Check the refrigeration system before the journey.
- Prepare backup plans.
- Coordinate closely with the logistics unit.
HNT LOGISTICS recommends using container lạnh có hệ thống remote temperature monitoring for high-value durian shipments to limit quality risks.
For example, Green Durian Company in Dak Nong applies online temperature monitoring for 12 containers. The complaint rate dropped to 1% during the peak season.
A business in Ben Tre switched to night transport schedules and reduced border waiting time by nearly 20%.
Solutions to reduce risks and optimize the cold chain
Businesses should combine customs consulting, document management, and cold transport supervision on a single platform. This is a solution to help reduce operational errors and enhance customs clearance capability.
To implement effective durian transit procedures, businesses need to focus on document accuracy, temperature control, choosing the appropriate border gate, and continuously updating new regulations.
- Prepare a complete set of export documents.
- Comply with current transit goods regulations.
- Declare customs accurately and on time.
- Ensure phytosanitary conditions.
- Control temperature throughout the entire journey.
- Monitor border gate status regularly.
In the context of China increasingly tightening quality standards and traceability, partnering with a professional logistics provider will help businesses significantly reduce risks. HNT LOGISTICS is a reliable partner for businesses exporting agricultural products, seafood, and fresh goods from Vietnam. Contact us immediately at 8A Hoang Minh Giam, HCMC or email marketing at hntshipping.com for a quote!
