Clearing durian at the Huu Nghi – Youyi Pass crossing
Huu Nghi (Lang Son) – Youyi Pass / Pingxiang (Guangxi) is one of the major land gateways for ASEAN fruit entering China. Fresh goods are under heavy time pressure, so understanding the steps helps you plan more accurately.
The general steps of a shipment
- Prepare goods and documents: batching, packing, labels, vehicle details.
- Complete the Vietnamese side's procedures under export rules.
- Transport to the border area and wait for a clearance slot.
- Complete import, quarantine and inspection procedures on the Chinese side.
- After clearance, move the goods to the wholesale market or the agreed delivery point.
Documents usually cross-checked
Depending on the transaction method, the document set can include source information and batch code, weighing slip, commercial documents, packing list, quarantine certificate, test results, vehicle information and delivery confirmation. The specific list is agreed by the buyer and the responsible parties before each trip.
What commonly causes delays
- Labels, documents and codes that do not match.
- Missing or expired certificates and test results.
- Peak truck volumes in the harvest season.
- Changes in policy or inspection requirements at the border.
Planning more safely
- Agree in advance how to handle changes in truck schedule or crossing.
- Confirm the exporter, importer and contact person on both sides.
- Update shipment status at agreed milestones.
- Keep each batch's file for cross-checking when needed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does clearance take?
It depends on truck volume, documents and inspection requirements at the time, so there is no fixed number. Gia Phú agrees expected milestones with the buyer and updates them when things change.
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