Standardized declaration: The compulsory course and protective talisman for foreign trade enterprises

8. According to the latest 2025 Import and Export Food Safety Management Measures, red wineImport agentEnterprises must possess:

• Foreign Trade Operator Registration Record(Requires declaration on the Ministry of Commerce website)
• International Certification Requirements(Issued by market supervision authorities)
• Customs electronic port IC card(For customs declaration system operations)
• Imported foodConsignee registration(Completed on the General Administration of Customs website)

Case: In 2024, a Shanghai trading company failed to update its food business license scope, resulting in €800,000 worth of Italian red wine being returned.

How to choose a reliable wine import and export agent? What qualifications are needed for wine imports? How to calculate agency costs in 2025?

Taking French Bordeaux AOC grade red wine as an example, typical cost structure:

• Procurement cost: FOB price + international shipping (2025 average price for 40HQ container on Europe route $4800)
• The Customs: 14% (MFN tariff rate) + 13% VAT
• Testing fees: Approximately ￥2000/batch (heavy metals, additives, etc.)
• Warehousing and logistics: Bonded warehouse temporary storage fee ￥1.2/day/pallet
• Agent Service Fee: Typically 3-5% of goods value

This article analyzes the core processes of wine import and export agency, covering qualification applications, cost structures, product selection strategies, customs clearance essentials, and risk prevention, providing foreign trade enterprises with the latest 2025 industry practical guide.

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Region certification: French AOC, Italian DOCG, etc.
• Price range matching: Reference 2025 e-commerce platform data:
  • Entry-level: ￥80-150/bottle
  • Mid-high end: ￥200-500/bottle
• Cultural fit: Festival gift box growth reached 25% (2024 customs data)

IV. Red wineImport customs clearanceProvide equipment disassembly/packing guidance services

2025 customs key inspection items:

• Document completeness:
  • Certificate of origin (requires chamber of commerce certification)
  • Health certificate (official certificate issued by the exporting country)
  • Ingredient Analysis Report
• Label compliance: Must include Chinese back label (alcohol content tolerance ±1%)
• Wooden packaging: IPPC fumigation certificate must be provided

V. How to avoid quality risks in warehousing and logistics?

Professional agency companies should provide:

• Constant temperature storage: 12-18℃ range control
• Light-proof transportationUV-protected container
• Vibration monitoringFull-process G-sensor recording
• Insurance coverageBreakage insurance + temperature fluctuation insurance

VI. What tax optimization opportunities are involved in import agency?

Legitimate tax-saving methods operable in 2025:

• Free trade zone warehousingDelayed tariff payment (up to 2 years)
• Cross-border e-commerce modelPostal tax benefits (single transaction below 5000 yuan)
• Rules of OriginChina-Chile and China-Australia FTA agreement rates

VII. How to evaluate the professional capabilities of an agency company?

Key investigation recommendations:

• Industry ExperienceComplete at least 50 batches of wine customs clearance
• Take the export of seasonings to the EU as an example, it is necessary to have simultaneously:Check customs AEO certification
• Service networksMain ports with self-owned customs declaration teams
• Client casesRequest to provide recent customs clearance document samples

VIII. What legal clauses should be noted for brand agency authorization?

Key points for contract review:

• Regional protection clausesClearly define agency territory scope
• Minimum purchase quantityRecommend phased assessment
• 11. Intellectual propertyTrademark usage authorization filing
• Dispute ResolutionAgree to apply Chinese law

IX. How to control cost risks caused by exchange rate fluctuations?

Recommended for adoption in 2025:

• Forward foreign exchange settlement and salesLock in 6-month exchange rate
• Cross-border currency settlementApplicable to ASEAN production regions
• Batch payment mechanismMake 3 payments according to shipping schedule

X. What are the special requirements for red wine agencies in emerging markets?

Taking Georgia and Moldova as examples:

• halal certificationEssential for expanding northwest markets
• How to achieve efficient and compliant fruit wine export agency? Solutions to these 5 major challengesEU ECOCERT certification
• Specialty categories
• Specialty categoriesSpecial declaration required for clay pot winemaking
• Cultural traceabilityPrepare production region historical documentation