Complete analysis of common issues in wholesale wine agency exports: How to choose compliant channels? How to control transportation costs?

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