Fresh Durians

Yes. USDA APHIS evaluates pest risk on a country-by-country basis, and import conditions for fresh durian can differ between Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Each origin may require specific phytosanitary certificates, approved treatment protocols, or compliance with systems approaches targeting regulated pests. Importers should consult the current APHIS Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements (FAVIR) database for the applicable conditions before arranging shipment.

Fresh durian's intense odor causes many commercial airlines and some freight forwarders to prohibit or restrict its carriage, effectively limiting most commercial import volumes to refrigerated sea freight. Cold-chain integrity is critical given the fruit's relatively short post-harvest shelf life. Importers should confirm carrier acceptance policies and port-of-entry cold-storage availability well in advance of the shipping season.