I. What basic qualifications are needed to export Zhuyeqing tea as an agent?

According to the latest ImportExport foodAccording to the Safety Management Measures, agent exports must possess:

• Business qualificationsForeign Trade Operator Registration Record
• Production TraceabilityExport Food Production Enterprise Registration Certificate
• Quality Certification:
  • ISO22000 Food Safety Management System certification
  • HACCP Certification (Mandatory Requirement for Products Exported to the US)
• Special CertificatePhytosanitary Certificate (Issued by Customs)

II. Which international certifications directly impact export success rates?

Significant Differences in Certification Requirements for Major Target Markets:

• The European market:
  • EU Organic Certification (EC 834/2007)
  • BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Certification
• North American market:
  • FDA Food Registration (New Electronic Traceability Code Requirement Effective from 2025)
  • USDA organic certification
• Japanese MarketJAS Organic Certification and Positive List System Compliance

III. Exportcustoms clearanceWhat core documents need to be prepared?

Complete Customs Declaration Documents Should Include:

• Commercial Invoice (Indicating HS Code 0902.1090)
• Packing List (Specified to the Minimum Sales Unit)
• Certificate of Origin (Recommended to Apply for FORM E ASEAN Preferential Certificate)
• Sanitary Certificate (Must Include Pesticide Residue Test Report)
• Fumigation Certificate (Mandatory Requirement for Wooden Packaging)

How to select reliableExport agentThe service provider?

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Qualification verificationCheck AEO Customs Certification Qualification
• Industry ExperiencePriority Given to Agents with Over 5 Years of Tea Export Cases
• Capacity of service:
  • Whether Destination Country Customs Clearance Assistance is Provided
  • Ability to Handle Complex Financial Solutions Such as L/C Usance Settlement

Five isInternational logisticsHow to optimize costs in the plan?

Technical parameter verification

• European routesPriority Given to China-Europe Railway Express (7-10 Days Faster Than Sea Shipping)
• Southeast Asia RoutesUtilize RCEP Agreement to Select Hub Port Transshipment
• Special PackagingAdopt Vacuum Aluminum Foil Bag + Oxygen Absorber Combination Packaging to Reduce Cargo Damage Rate

VI. Major Importing CountriesThe CustomsWhat Are the Differences in Policies?

Latest tariff rates for 2025:

• USAGeneral tariff rate 6.4%, organic tea eligible for 3.2% preferential rate
• GermanyBase tariff 7% + 19% VAT
• MalaysiaTariff reduced to 0% under RCEP framework

VII. How to avoid common quality disputes?

Major disputes and countermeasures in recent three years:

• Excessive pesticide residuesEstablished self-inspection system for 68 EU MRLs standards
• Abnormal moisture contentAdopted microwave drying technology to control moisture ≤6.5%
• Label non - complianceLabel allergen information according to new FDA regulations

What special considerations exist for emerging markets?

For fast-growing Middle East and African markets:

• Religious certificationObtain Halal certification (e.g. Saudi SASO certification)
• Payment securityRequire 30% advance payment + irrevocable L/C
• Cultural adaptationDevelop blended products with flavors like mint to suit local tastes