What qualifications and certifications are required for tea export?

According to the latest international trade regulations for 2025, tea?Export Agency?Preparation required:

• Basic qualifications
  • Customs?Import/export?Goods consignee/consignor registration
  • Food Circulation License (including tea category)
  • Export Food Production Enterprise Registration Certificate
• Special documents
  • CIQ Sanitary Certificate (issued by Customs)
  • Pesticide Residue Test Report (must comply with the standards of the target country)
  • ?Certificate of Origin?Ming (applicable to countries enjoying tariff preferences)

What are the differences in tea import tariffs among different countries?

2025 Major Market Tariff Policies:

• European Union: The general tax rate is 12%, and organic tea may apply for a preferential tax rate of 9.6%.
• United States: Bulk tea is duty-free, while packaged tea is subject to a 6.4% ad valorem tax.
• Middle Eastern countries: A general 5% VAT + 15% consumption tax
• RCEP member states: A 0-5% progressive tax rate is applicable upon presentation of the certificate of origin.

What are the mandatory requirements for international certification?

Certification requirements vary significantly across different markets:

• EU market
  • EU Organic Certification (New Traceability Code Requirement for Tea Categories Added in 2025)
  • BRCGS Food Safety Global Standard Certification
• North American market
  • FDA Food Registration
  • NOP Organic Certification
• Islamic market
  • HALAL Certification (special attention required to the cleanliness of processing equipment)

What risks should be considered in logistics and transportation?

Recommendations based on 20 years of hands-on experience:

• Packaging moisture-proof:?Ocean shipping?Containers must be equipped with desiccants (humidity maintained at ≤65%).
• Temperature control: It is recommended to maintain a constant temperature of 15°C throughout the transportation of green tea.
• Special areas: Middle East routes should avoid the high-temperature season in summer (cabin temperature can reach 50°C).
• : Require the agent to purchase liability insurance of at least 5 million yuan: It is recommended to purchase CIC All Risks + Taint of Odor insurance.

How to Avoid International Settlement Risks?

Three recommended secure payment methods for 2025:

• ?L/C?(LC): The issuing bank must have a credit rating no lower than BBB.
• Documents against Payment (D/P): New customers are advised to place their first order using
• credit insurance: China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation's short-term export insurance covers 90% of the risks.

Which countries have market access restrictions?

Latest Admission Policy Reminder:

• Japan: New regulations on imidacloprid residues in tea (≤0.01mg/kg) to be implemented in 2025
• Canada: The import of mixed teas containing chrysanthemum components is prohibited.
• Saudi Arabia: All prepackaged food products must be labeled with a nutritional information table in Arabic.

How to evaluate the professionalism of an agency?

It is recommended to examine from three dimensions:

• Qualification Verification: Verify AEO Customs Certification and GSP Qualification
• Case Review: Request to provide customs clearance records for similar products
• Service capabilities: Confirm whether there is a local customs clearance partner in the target country.

Which types of tea have high export potential in 2025?

Based on customs data projections:

• Functional tea beverages: The annual growth rate of herbal tea in the North American market exceeds 30%.
• Small-packaged tea: The 5g*20 bag specification is the best-selling in the Middle East region.
• Organic Certified Tea: The premium space in the EU market reaches 45%.