Do I have to declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) at Thailand customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) in Thailand?

If you declare the excess yourself, a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. An administrative fine is imposed. If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine is imposed.

Can I post or ship strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) to Thailand instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.

Can I take strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out of Thailand?

Thailand publishes no separate rule for taking strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Thailand limit for strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

The Customs Department (Thailand) states it in Passenger belongings related to health products into the Kingdom of Thailand — Thai FDA. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Plants, vegetables, freshand processed fruit (pickled, candied,canned) 5 kilograms”

How does Thailand compare with other countries on strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian)?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 3 prohibit strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian), 6 limit it and 10 let it through. Thailand is among the more permissive.

How much Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) can I bring into Thailand?

Allowed

You can bring Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) into Thailand without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 5 kilogram

What you need to know

5 kilogram (11.02 lb)
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Passenger belongings related to health products into the Kingdom of Thailand — Thai FDA Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Public Health (Thailand)

Questions about Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) in Thailand

How much strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) can I bring into Thailand?: Thailand allows 5 kilograms of strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) at Thailand customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) in Thailand?: If you declare the excess yourself, a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. An administrative fine is imposed. If the goods are found without being declared, an administrative fine is imposed.
Can I post or ship strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) to Thailand instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.
Can I take strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out of Thailand?: Thailand publishes no separate rule for taking strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Thailand limit for strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: The Customs Department (Thailand) states it in Passenger belongings related to health products into the Kingdom of Thailand — Thai FDA. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Plants, vegetables, freshand processed fruit (pickled, candied,canned) 5 kilograms”
How does Thailand compare with other countries on strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian)?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 3 prohibit strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian), 6 limit it and 10 let it through. Thailand is among the more permissive.

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