What basic qualifications are needed for alcohol export agency?

According to the latest 2025 edition of the ImportExport foodSafety Management Measures, the following conditions must be met for alcohol export agency:

• Enterprise Qualifications
  • Valid import-export operation rights (Customs registration certificate)
  • Alcohol Business License (issued by provincial commerce departments)
  • Food Production License (SC certification) of the manufacturing enterprise
• Product Compliance
  • Certificate of Origin Health Certificate (issued by CIQ)
  • Alcohol-specific certifications required by export destination countries (such as EU CE certification, US FDA registration)
  • Product testing reports (heavy metals, additives and other indicators)

How to apply for alcohol export health certificates?

After the General Administration of Customs implemented the electronic declaration system in 2025, the application process was simplified to:

• Prepare alcohol samples for testing (by CNAS-accredited laboratories)
• Submit applications through the International Trade Single Window
• Customs conducts on-site inspections (focusing on production process records)
• Issuance of electronic Export Food Hygiene Certificate (globally recognized format)

What are common customs clearance obstacles for alcohol exports?

Based on our experience handling 300+ alcohol export cases, the main risk points include:

• Unqualified labels: Differences in alcohol labeling requirements by destination countries (e.g., US requires labeling by volume)
• Transportation Conditions: Quality changes in wine due to not using temperature-controlled containers
• Religious taboos: Special handling for Islamic countries requiring alcohol-free certification
• Anti-dumping duties: Some countries impose special tariffs on Chinese rice wine

How to handle taxation for alcohol export agency?

2025 alcoholExport tax refundKey Policy Points:

• Tax Refund Rates: Distilled spirits 13%, fermented wines 9%
• Declaration of materials:
  • VAT special invoice (indicating export goods and services names)
  • Export Customs Declaration (Customs supervision mode: General Trade)
  • Bank Foreign Exchange Receipt (Additional filing required for cross-border RMB settlement)

I. What kind of enterprises can engage in export agency business?

15. It is recommended to evaluate agency qualifications from the following dimensions:

• Industry License: Check the validity period of its Foreign Trade Operator Registration Record,
• : Operational Capability17. : Whether it has AEO advanced certification
• Wind control system: Whether a product traceability management system has been established
• The case experience: Export records of similar products in the past three years (customs declaration numbers may be requested for verification)

What are the special requirements of emerging markets?

For RCEP member country markets with significant growth in 2025:

• Southeast Asian countries: Halal certification required (e.g., Indonesia MUI certification)
• 2. Australia: Wine bottles must be labeled with standard drink units (Standard Drinks)
• South Korea: Proof of registration with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) required
• Japan: Sake exports require submission of raw material origin certificates

It is recommended that enterprises conduct compliance pre-checks through the General Administration of Customs Internet + Customs platform or by entrusting professional customs brokers before conducting specific business operations, to avoid cargo detention due to incomplete qualifications. For special categories (e.g., high-proof liquor exports to the Middle East) or special processes (e.g., oak barrel-aged whiskey), it is recommended to start compliance preparations 6 months in advance.