How to choose a reliable overseas beverage supplier?

When selecting suppliers, the following key aspects must be thoroughly verified:Production qualifications, quality certifications, export recordsThree key elements. It is recommended to require suppliers to provide:

• HACCP or ISO22000 Food Certification Certificate
• over the past 3 years,?Customs Declaration?Single (Please verify the product HS code)
• ?Certificate of Origin?Ming Template
• Product liability insurance certificate

What special qualifications are required for beverage exports?

According to the new regulations of China's General Administration of Customs in 2025, imported beverages must:

• Registration of Overseas Production Enterprises (CNCA Filing)
• The ingredients comply with the GB 7101 beverage safety standard.
• Chinese Label Pre-Review
  • The nutrition facts table must be accurate to one decimal place.
  • The country of origin and specific production area must be clearly labeled.

How to accurately calculate customs duties and value-added tax?

Taking the import of German beer as an example:

• Customs duty = Dutiable value × 5% (Most-Favored-Nation rate)
• Value-added tax = (dutiable value + tariff) × 13%
• Consumption tax = 0.5 yuan/liter (alcohol content ≥ 0.5%)

Note:Starting from 2025, a new carbon tariff calculation module will be added, requiring the submission of product carbon footprint reports.

?Ocean shipping?and?air freight?How to choose the optimal solution?

It is recommended to choose based on the gradient of cargo value:

• Order value < 100,000 RMB: Air freight (3-5 days)
• 10,000-500,000 RMB: LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping (20-25 days)
• >500,000 RMB: Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping + Bonded Warehousing

Special Category Note: Carbonated beverages must be transported in temperature-controlled containers, and glass bottles require reinforced shockproof packaging.

How to Prevent Cross-Border Payment Risks?

It is recommended to adopt a combined payment method:

• 30% deposit TT prepayment
• 70% balance payment by LC against documents
• Large Transaction with Additional Sinosure Policy

In 2025, the addition of cross-border digital yuan settlement pilot programs can mitigate exchange rate fluctuation risks.

How to Handle Overseas Quality Disputes?

It is recommended to clearly specify in the contract:

• The SGS test report serves as the quality certification standard.
• The resolution of disputes shall be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
• Subject to the jurisdiction of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.

Maintain complete logistics temperature records (especially for live bacteria beverages requiring cold chain transportation).

What are the special requirements for emerging markets?

Key attention to religious national norms:

• The Middle East region requires submission of halal certification.
• Some Southeast Asian countries require the labeling of betel nut ingredients.
• African countries mostly adopt PVoC pre-shipment inspection.

It is recommended to engage a local customs clearance agent to conduct a compliance review in advance.

How to establish a sustainable agency model?

Successful cases demonstrate the need to establish:

• Quarterly sales betting mechanism
• Market Promotion Cost Allocation Plan
• Exclusive Regional Protection Clause
• Dynamic price adjustment formula

Regularly organize technical exchange meetings to maintain vendor relationships.