In China’s consumer market in 2026,special products from Thailand still maintain a strong growth momentum.Whether it is rich-flavored tropical fruits such as durian and mangosteen,processed foods with unique flavors such as coconut water and dried mango,or natural and environmentally friendly latex bedding,all are deeply favored by domestic consumers.However,behind the strong market demand,importers face considerable challenges in actual operations.Importing Thai specialties is not simply cargo transportation,it involves complex animal and plant quarantine,strict food labeling regulations and changing tariff policies.For enterprises without a professional operation team,problems such as incomplete documentation,non-compliant labels,and delayed quarantine approval often cause goods to be detained at the port,incur high demurrage and container detention fees,and even face the risk of return shipment or destruction.

As a professional foreign trade import and export agency company with more than 20 years of deep experience in the industry,Zhongshen has accumulated rich practical experience in handling the import of Thai specialties.We can provide customers with a one-stop solution from overseas pickup,international transportation,port customs declaration and inspection,to domestic warehousing and distribution,foreign exchange settlement and export tax refund.According to the special attributes of Thai specialties,we help customers greatly improve customs clearance efficiency and reduce hidden costs through pre-document review,optimized logistics solutions and accurate control of compliance nodes.

Core Difficulties and Compliance Requirements for Importing Thai Specialties

There are many types of Thai specialties,and different categories of products have significantly different import supervision requirements.Generally speaking,they are mainly divided into fresh fruits,pre-packaged foods and non-edible specialty products (such as latex pillows).Under the 2026 regulatory environment,the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) continues to strengthen the review of overseas production enterprise registration,entry animal and plant quarantine permits and Chinese labels.

• EnterpriseRegistration:AccordingtoOrderNo.248oftheGeneralAdministrationofCustomsofChina,alloverseasfoodproductionenterprisesexportingtoChinamustberecommendedbythecompetentauthorityoftheircountry(region)andregisteredwiththeGACC.Beforesigningthecontract,importersmustconfirmthattheThaisupplierisalreadyontheregistrationlistpublishedbytheGACC,otherwisethegoodscannotbedeclared.
• AnimalandPlantQuarantineApproval:Forfreshfruits,somenutsorprocessedfoodscontainingplant-derivedingredients,theEntryAnimalandPlantQuarantinePermitmustbeappliedforbeforeimport.Thisprocessusuallytakes7-20workingdaysandtheapprovalisstrict.Ifthegoodsarriveattheportwithoutthepermit,youwillfaceseriouspenalties.
• CertificateofOriginandTariffPreferences:TheFormECertificateofOriginundertheChina-ASEANFreeTradeArea(FTA)isthekeytoenjoyingzerotarifforpreferentialtariff.Ifthecertificateisfilledinirregularlyortheinformationdoesnotmatchtheactualgoods,youwillnotbeabletoenjoytariffreduction,whichdirectlyincreasestheimportcost.
• ChineseLabelCompliance:Pre-packagedfoodmustbeaffixedwithaChineselabelthatmeetsChinesenationalstandards(GB7718,GB28050).Thelabelcontentmustcoverfoodname,ingredientlist,netcontent,productiondate,shelflife,storageconditions,countryoforigin,informationofthedomesticdistributor,etc.In2026,regulatorshavehigherrequirementsfortheaccuracyofallergenlabelingandnutritionfacttable.

Breakdown of Full-Process Agency Service by Zhongshen

Zhongshen divides the Thai specialty import process into four core stages: document pre-review,international transportation,port customs declaration,and commodity inspection and release,and embeds professional compliance control measures in each stage.

Stage 1: Document Pre-Review and Compliance Consulting

Before the goods are shipped,the operation team of Zhongshen will intervene to review the full set of trade documents.This link is the key to risk avoidance.We will focus on checking the certificate of origin (Form E),health certificate,phytosanitary certificate and component analysis report provided by the Thai supplier.Especially for plant-derived products,we will assist customers to confirm the HS Code and handle the Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit in advance.For food labels,we will arrange professional staff to conduct pre-review to ensure that the Chinese label meets GB standards,avoiding rectification or return shipment due to label problems after the goods arrive at the port.At the same time,we use the company’s advantages in foreign exchange management to guide customers to prepare the required materials for foreign exchange payment,ensuring that funds are remitted out compliantly.

Stage 2: International Transportation and Logistics Optimization

Most Thai specialties are fresh products or products sensitive to temperature and humidity,so logistics timeliness is crucial.Zhongshen has integrated high-quality international logistics resources and customized transportation plans according to the characteristics of goods.For short-shelf-life fruits such as durian and mangosteen,we usually recommend air freight or fast sea freight,equipped with full-course cold chain containers and real-time temperature monitoring to ensure the freshness of the goods.For storable pre-packaged foods or latex products,we will optimize the sea freight booking plan and choose routes with stable schedules and shorter voyages to reduce logistics costs.During transportation,we are responsible for handling cargo insurance to provide full-course protection for the goods.

Stage 3: Port Customs Declaration and Efficient Clearance

After the goods arrive at Chinese ports,Zhongshen immediately starts the customs declaration procedures.We have a skilled customs declaration team familiar with the clearance practices of various ports.In the electronic declaration link,we accurately fill in the commodity name,tax code,country of origin,quantity and other information to ensure that the documents match the goods.For possible risk control by the customs,we prepare situation descriptions and relevant supporting documents in advance.In case of customs price verification,we can provide reasonable price basis based on our rich experience in importing similar products,assist the customs to complete the price verification process quickly,and avoid clearance delay caused by valuation disputes.

Stage 4: Commodity Inspection and Release & Label Rectification

After customs declaration is passed,the goods enter the commodity inspection link.For legally inspected goods,the customs will conduct on-site inspection or sampling inspection.Zhongshen will cooperate with the customs to complete the inspection,coordinate the port inspection site to ensure smooth inspection.If there are many sampling test items,we will actively follow up the progress of the laboratory and feedback the test results in time.Once we find unqualified labels or abnormal test indicators,we will quickly start the emergency plan.For minor label defects,we use port rectification resources to assist customers in pasting or rectifying under supervision; for unqualified test results,we will assist customers in handling return shipment or destruction procedures to minimize losses.After the Entry Inspection and Quarantine Certificate is issued,the goods can be officially sold or used.

Comparison of Import Requirements for Different Categories of Thai Specialties

To show the differences of various products more intuitively,Zhongshen has organized the following comparison table for importers’ reference.

Practical Case Sharing: Avoiding Label and Document Risks

At the end of 2025,Manager Gan from a Shanghai-based food trading company planned to import a batch of unique flavored dried mango from Thailand.This was Manager Gan’s first attempt to source directly from a Thai factory; he had previously purchased through domestic middlemen.Although he was interested in Thai sourcing,he was worried about the complex import customs declaration process,especially after hearing that many foods were stuck at the port due to label problems.After contacting Zhongshen,our business manager first conducted an in-depth pre-review of the full set of documents provided by the Thai factory.

During the review process,the Zhongshen team found that the Chinese label draft provided by the Thai factory missed the allergen information,and the rounding format of the nutrition fact table did not meet the Chinese GB28050 standard.In addition,the shelf life format on the health certificate provided by the factory had a slight difference from the format printed on the actual outer packaging.If the goods were shipped directly,these easily overlooked details would inevitably lead to failure of clearance after the goods arrived at the port.

Zhongshen immediately fed back the problems to Manager Gan,and assisted him in communicating with the Thai factory.We provided standard Chinese label rectification suggestions,and guided the factory to re-issue a health certificate with correct format.At the same time,considering that this batch of goods is a plant-derived processed food,we reminded Manager Gan to apply for the Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit in advance.Before the goods were loaded and shipped,all documents had been rectified,and the permit was successfully approved.

After the goods arrived at Yangshan Port,Shanghai,Zhongshen quickly arranged declaration.Due to sufficient preparation in the early stage,the procedures of customs declaration,price verification and inspection went smoothly.The customs confirmed the compliance of the Chinese label during document review,and only carried out a routine outer packaging inspection before releasing the goods.From the arrival of the goods at the port to pickup and warehousing,the whole process only took 3 working days,much faster than the industry average.Manager Gan not only saved a lot of port detention fees,but also enjoyed zero tariff preference due to the compliant Form E certificate of origin,which greatly increased the profit margin of this batch of goods.This successful cooperation made Manager Gan full of confidence in expanding the import business of Thai specialties in the future.

Value of Professional Agency Service

In the 2026 foreign trade environment,compliance cost has become an expenditure that cannot be ignored by enterprises.Choosing Zhongshen as your import agency partner,the value lies not only in the proficiency of the operation process,but also in the professional risk control capability.We resolve risks before the goods are shipped through pre-document review; help enterprises balance timeliness and cost through refined logistics planning; ensure fast circulation of goods on the premise of compliance through professional customs declaration and inspection services.

For enterprises that want to expand the Thai specialty market,instead of spending a lot of energy studying complex customs regulations and quarantine standards,it is better to leave professional matters to a professional team.Zhongshen will rely on 20 years of industry accumulation to create a safe,efficient and low-cost import channel for customers,helping enterprises seize the opportunity in the fierce market competition.