In a cup of hot black tea, there are business opportunities and challenges that cross national borders. With the formal signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) on November 15, 2020, black tea export enterprises are facing new opportunities and requirements. This article will take you on a tour of the entire process of black tea export, uncovering the secrets behind the qualification application, customs clearance procedures, and inspection and quarantine.

Raw Material Planting Base Filing:

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Export Food Production Enterprise Filing:

The enterprise must be located within China, establish and implement a food safety and hygiene control system with hazard analysis and preventive control measures as the core, and ensure the effective operation of the system. The enterprise also needs to meet the relevant laws and regulations of the importing country (region), and handle the filing change and cancellation procedures in a timely manner when changes occur.

Meeting Standard Requirements:

Exported black tea must meet the standards or contract requirements of the importing country (region), as well as the requirements of international treaties and agreements concluded or acceded to by China. In the absence of clear standards, the enterprise must ensure that the exported food meets the national food safety standards of China.

Continuously Meeting Regulatory Requirements:

The enterprise must ensure that the production, processing, and storage processes of the exported food continuously meet the relevant laws and regulations of China and the safety and hygiene requirements of export food production enterprises, as well as the relevant laws and regulations of the importing country (region).

Preparing Sufficient Declaration Materials:

Black tea exporters must submit an export declaration to the customs with vouchers such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, and factory inspection certificates, and comply with the tea inspection and quarantine regulations of the importing country or region.

Complying with Inspection and Quarantine Regulations:

The customs will conduct inspection and quarantine in accordance with the law, including on - site inspections and supervised sampling. Only black tea that meets the requirements can obtain the customs export certificate and enter the international market.

Black tea, with its unique fragrance and cultural heritage, is gradually winning over the taste buds of people around the world. Behind it is the commitment to quality and compliance with procedures by every employee of the export enterprise. Lets work together to promote Chinese black tea to a broader international stage.