I. YogurtExport customs clearanceWhat core qualifications are needed?

According to the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China Announcement No. 37 of 2025, dairy product export enterprises must simultaneously possess:

• ,Export food"Record-Filing Certificate for Manufacturing Enterprise"
• "Dairy Product Sanitation Certificate" (must be issued at the provincial levelInspection of vaccinesIssued by the Department)
• Test report demonstrating product compliance with the standards of the destination country (for the EU, provide proof of compliance with EC 853/2004)
• Cold-chain transport qualification (ISO 23412:2024 certification is recognized as the international standard)

II. What optimizations have been introduced to the 2025 yogurt export customs declaration process?

The new version of the "Single Window" system achieves full-process electronic handling, with the following specific steps:

• Pre - declaration stage
  • Upload the ingredient analysis form 72 hours in advance (the probiotic strain numbers must be indicated).
  • Submit the shelf-life validation report issued by a third-party laboratory online
• On-site inspection phase
  • Automatic synchronization of end-to-end cold-chain temperature monitoring data with the customs system
  • Increase the proportion of "non-intrusive inspection" to 60%

3. What are the special requirements for importing yogurt from different countries?

Comparison of the Latest Regulations in Key Markets:

• U.S. FDA:Starting in 2025, new nutrition-labeling regulations will be enforced (colony-forming units, CFU, must be declared).
• European Union:Organic yogurt must obtain the EU 2025/376 ecological certification.
• Middle Eastern countries:New Halal Certification Electronic Verification System
• The RCEPMember States:Enjoy zero-tariff treatment with a certificate of origin

IV. How to Avoid Common Customs Declaration Mistakes?

Case Studies of Typical Dairy Export Practices in the Past Three Years:

• Case 1:A company had an entire container returned because it failed to update to the 2025 edition of the Australian Imported Food List.
• Case 2:Temperature fluctuations exceeding ±1.5 °C during transit trigger Canada’s automatic cargo-hold mechanism.
• The solution:
  • Establish a dynamic regulatory database (Global Trade Atlas system is recommended)
  • Select dual-circuit refrigeration container equipment

V. What are the screening criteria for a professional customs brokerage agent?

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• 22. Industry experience:Handled at least 50 customs clearance cases for refrigerated dairy products
• 26. Service network:Has an independent customs clearance team at the destination port
• Technical capabilities:An intelligent customs management system equipped with real-time tracking

Special Reminder: Full implementation starting in 2025AEOCertification system: It is recommended to give priority to Customs Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Advanced Certified enterprises, which can enjoy a 70 % reduction in inspection rates.