Growing-area and packing codes
What growing-area codes and packing-facility codes mean when exporting durian to China, why they matter and how to verify them when receiving goods.
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Durian export know-how
What buyers, growers and sourcing teams commonly need to know when moving Vietnamese durian to China, presented briefly and easy to double-check.
Clearance at Youyi Pass
The general process for moving durian through the Huu Nghi (Lang Son) – Youyi Pass / Pingxiang (Guangxi) crossing, the documents usually needed and tips to limit delays.
Read more →Auramine O and cadmium testing
What Auramine O and cadmium testing means for durian exported to China: why it is needed, how to sample by batch and how to keep records.
Read more →Durian packing specifications
A checklist for grading, ripeness, size, cartons, labels and batch codes when packing durian for export to China.
Read more →How to read durian prices
Durian prices move with variety, grade, ripeness, season, transport cost and border conditions. A guide to reading and comparing quotes.
Read more →Judging durian ripeness
Common signs used to judge durian ripeness: days from fruit set, husk, spines, stem, tap sound and smell, and why ripeness should be agreed with the buyer.
Read more →Storing fresh durian
Principles for keeping fresh durian in good condition from orchard to buyer: avoid sun, cool quickly, stack with airflow, limit bruising and control truck temperature.
Read more →Delivery terms (Incoterms)
A short explanation of the Incoterms commonly used for road transport (FCA, CPT, DAP, DDP) when selling durian to China.
Read more →Payment in durian trade
Common ways to pay when trading durian with China (deposits, bank transfer, letters of credit) and the risks to weigh.
Read more →Durian seasons in Vietnam
Why durian harvest timing differs between regions and varieties in Vietnam, and how to plan sourcing around the season.
Read more →Vietnamese vs Thai durian
Points buyers commonly compare between Vietnamese and Thai durian: variety, season, transport distance, specification and how to assess a source.
Read more →Checklist for choosing a supplier
A checklist for choosing a durian supplier or sourcing agent: legal entity, codes, capability, documents, trial batch, contract and ways of working.
Read more →Durian sales contracts
Clauses a durian sales contract should have: specification, acceptance, price and quote validity, delivery, payment, delay and disputes.
Read more →Road transport to China
How to plan road transport of durian to China: choosing vehicles, loading, time buffers, documents and tracking the trip.
Read more →Why durian shipments are returned
Common reasons export durian shipments are held or returned (codes, testing, labels, ripeness, documents, delays) and how to prevent them.
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