What basic qualifications are required for wine exports?

According to the General Administration of Customs of Chinas latest 2025 regulations, the following documents are required for wine export agency:

• Agency export agreement (original)
  • import and exportBusiness Operation Rights (Foreignforeign tradeApply for specific product import qualifications (if applicable)
  • Food Circulation Permit
  • Export Food Production Enterprise Registration Certificate
• Special certificates:
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate (must align with the destination countrys tariff agreements)
  • Sanitary certificate (issued by customs)
  • Composition analysis report (from an ISO-certified laboratory)

How to choose reliableExport RepresentationA professional agency company should have the following characteristics:

We recommend using the Five-Dimensional Evaluation Method for screening:

• Qualification verification:Verify customs AEO certification and ISO22000 certification
• Professional compatibility:Wine export case studies from the past 3 years
• Channel coverage:Customs clearance network coverage in target countries
• Risk Control System:Transportation insurance and quality dispute resolution mechanisms
• Transparent Fees:Inclusion of destination port miscellaneous fees

Which trade term is more suitable for wine, FOB or CIF?

Decision should be based on shipment volume:

• FOB (<100 TEU):
  • Advantage: Control domestic segment costs
  • Risk: Uncontrollable destination port charges
• CIF (>200 TEU):
  • Advantage: Lock in full freight costs
  • Note: Requires special additional insurance

IV.Maritime TransportationHow to prevent wine deterioration during transportation?

Professional agencies implement triple protection:

• Temperature-controlled containers:Maintain constant 12-18℃
• Shock-proof packaging:EPE pearl cotton + honeycomb cardboard
• Real-time monitoring:IoT temperature/humidity sensors

V.Export DrawbackHow to calculate?

The latest 2025 tax rebate rate is 13%, calculation example:

• Goods value: 1 million RMB
• Refundable amount = 1 million × 13% = 130,000 RMB
• Actual receipt time: 45 working days after complete documentation

How to comply with EUs new alcohol regulations?

For EU Regulation 2024/1782 effective January 2025:

• Mandatory labeling:Vineyard GPS coordinates
• New testing requirements:Sulfur dioxide residue <150mg/L
• Solution:Obtain EC No. 882/2004 certification in advance

What are the considerations for sample exports?

Recommended to adopt commercial samples + ATA Carnet model:

• Single batch sample value <500 euros can be tax exempt
• Must be accompanied by sommelier qualification certificate
• Prohibited to use regular express delivery for alcohol samples

How to avoid quality disputes?

Recommend establishing a three-tier quality inspection system:

• Before shipment:SGS pre-shipment inspection
• During transportation:third-party survey reports
• Upon port arrival:Buyer-designated agency re-inspection