I. What basic qualifications are required for garlic powder export?

According to the latest ImportExport foodSafety Management Measures in 2025, garlic powder export enterprises must have:

• Customs filing registration: Complete the filing of import and export consignors and consignees
• Production license certificate: SC food production license and GMP certification
• Test report: Microbial and heavy metal indicators meet the standards of the importing country
• Proof of Origin: Applicable to countries enjoying preferential tariffs

II. How to choose a reliableExport agentThe company?

It is recommended to screen agency service providers through the "three checks and three reviews":

• Check qualifications: Confirm having the international freight forwarding qualification (NVOCC)
• Check cases: Require to provide more than 3 export cases of similar products
• Check quotations: Compare the detailed composition of FOB/CIF terms
  • Pay special attention to whether the destination port surcharge is transparent
• Observe response: Test the handling time limit for sudden problems (such as schedule changes)
• Observe network: Whether there is a network in the destination countryCustoms clearancePartners
• Observe guarantee: Whether to provide a cargo transportation insurance plan

III. What special requirements do the EU and the US have for garlic powder?

The latest regulations of major export markets in 2025:

• The European Union: Must provide BRCGS certification, sulfur dioxide residue ≤ 30mg/kg
• USA: FDA registration + FSVP supplier verification plan
• Japan: JAS Organic Certification (required for declaring organic products)
• Middle Eastern countries: HALAL Certification needs to be processed

IV. Which transportation method is more cost - effective, sea freight or air freight?

It is recommended to choose according to the quantity of goods:

• The Maritime(Suitable for over 10 tons):
  • The full - container freight is about $2800/40HQ (from China to Rotterdam)
  • The transportation cycle is 35 - 45 days
• air transport(For urgent orders):
  • The unit price is about $4.5/kg (from Shanghai to Chicago)
  • It should be noted that temperature - controlled packaging increases the transportation cost by 20%

Five isExport customs clearanceWhat documents need to be prepared?

8 essential core documents:

• Commercial Invoice (indicating HS Code 0904200000)
• Packing List (accurate to the smallest sales unit)
• Certificate of Origin (Form E is applicable to ASEAN countries)
• Phytosanitary Certificate (issued by CIQ)
• Fumigation Certificate (wooden packaging requires IPPC marking)
• Quality Certificate (ISO22000/HACCP)
• Transportation Contract (indicating Incoterms?2025 terms)
• Insurance Policy (it is recommended to insure with a 10% mark - up)

VI. How to avoid the anti - dumping risk of the destination country?

For sensitive markets such as India and Brazil, attention should be paid to:

• Query the WTO Tariff Database in advance
• Adopt the re - export trade method via a third country
• Retain complete cost accounting materials (to cope with anti - dumping investigations)
• Use cross - border RMB settlement (CIPS system)

VII.Export tax refundWhat proportion can be refunded?

The 2025 garlic powder export tax rebate policy:

• Tax rebate rate: 13% (ordinary VAT invoice)
• Calculation example:
  • The purchase price including tax is 1 million yuan
  • Tax refundable = 100/(1 + 9%)×13% = 119,300 yuan
• Declaration time limit: within 90 days after the goods leave the country

VIII. What should be done if the customer defaults on payment?

It is recommended to establish a three - layer risk prevention and control:

• Before the transaction: Check the buyers credit through Sinosure
• During the transaction:
  • The advance payment should not be less than 30%
  • Require the provision of a bank payment guarantee
• After a dispute: Immediately apply for a maritime lien (applicable to sea transportation)

The export of garlic powder involves professional control of more than 30 links. It is recommended to choose an agent service provider that has bothFood import and export qualificationsandInternational supply chain management capabilities. The latest industry data shows that professional agents can increase the customs clearance efficiency by 40% and reduce the comprehensive cost by 15 - 22%.