How to do the export agency of alcoholic beverages? These 8 key issues will help you avoid pitfalls!

How to choose reliable alcoholExport Representation?

Selecting alcohol export agents requires focus on three major qualifications:Foodimport and exportEnterprises need to have legal import and export qualifications, including:,Customs AEO certificationandDestination country clearance network. Request agents to provide similar product export cases from the past 3 years, with special attention to their handling records ofHS code classification disputesandsudden tariff adjustments. The 2023 EU tariff code adjustments for alcoholic products caused many companies to face returns - professional agents should have such early warning capabilities.

What essential documents are needed for alcohol exports?

Basic document checklist includes:

• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate (note the trend toward electronic FORM E)
• Sanitary certificate (some countries require halal certification)
• Composition analysis report (alcohol concentration must be accurate to ±0.5%)
• Temperature control records during transportation (for sensitive products like wine)
• Special packaging certification (e.g., international shipping standards for fragile items)

What hidden costs exist in tariff calculations?

Beyond declared value, pay special attention to:

• Anti - dumping duty: 2024 US anti-dumping investigation on Chinese liquor
• Environmental protection surcharge: EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) pilot expansion
• Minimum taxable price: Some countries set minimum alcohol price thresholds

Maritime TransportationandAir TransportationHow to decide?

It is recommended to refer to the following decision - making model:

• Maritime Transportation: More cost-effective when single shipment value < USD 50,000
  • Advantage: Can configure constant temperature containers (cost increase ~30%)
  • Risk: Ocean shipping fluctuations may cause 2-3 week delays
• Air Transportation: Preferred for new product trials or high time-sensitivity needs
  • Note: Alcohol content >70% requires dangerous goods transportation

How to address destination country technical barriers?

2025 key focus areas:

• Canadian alcoholicbeverage nutrition labeling regulations(effective July 2025)
• AustraliaOriginal alcohol proportion labelingRequirements
• Middle Eastern countriesIslamic compliance certificationUpdate

How to ensure payment security?

Recommended combination solution:

• 30% deposit + 70% payment against copy of bill of lading(Applicable to regular customers)
• StandbyL/C(Standby LC) To prevent default risks
• Avoid acceptanceDP usance paymentMode

How to prevent common legal disputes?

High-frequency issues in recent three years include:

• Trademark infringement (especially bottle design of alcoholic products)
• Excessive alcohol concentration deviation (recommend maintaining 0.8% redundancy)
• Port congestion causedDEMURRAGE fee disputes

What new opportunities does digital trade bring?

Year 2025 suggestions:

• the ASEAN Single Window (ASW)Blockchain TraceabilityEnhance product premium
• UtilizeCross-border E-commerceB2B exportModel (9710/9810)
• Connect overseasSmart wine cabinetsTerminal channels