How to Choose a Reliable Export Liquor Agent?

When selecting an agent, the following key points should be prioritized:Three Major Qualifications: CustomsAEOCertified Enterprises (certification validity extended to 5 years by 2025), Special License for Import and Export of Alcoholic Beverages, and Records of International Trade Insurance Underwriting. It is recommended to request the provision of records for the past three years of exported alcoholic beverages on behalf of others.Packing List Templateandcustoms clearanceRecords, verify the standardization of its operations.

What special qualifications are required for alcohol exports?

According to the latest ImportExport foodSafety Management Measures", the following must be prepared:

• Manufacturers(SC certification)(SC number)
• Registered with the General Administration of CustomsExport Food Production Enterprise Filing Certificate
• As required by the destination countryHealth certificate(e.g., EU VI-1 form)
• AlcoholProof of Origin(Include detailed information such as the vintage of the grapes, etc.)

International logisticsHow to optimize the solution?

Recommended adoptionSegmented logistics solution:

• Transportation Segment Selection:
  • European Route: Priority given to temperature-controlled containers + vibration monitoring equipment.
  • Southeast Asia route: The recommended loading capacity for 40-foot high cube containers should be kept within 18,000 bottles.
• New Regulations for 2025: Spirits with an alcohol content exceeding 70% vol must useHazardous materials transportation label

29. How to avoid overseas customs clearance risks?

Based on our agency's export case for a Ningxia winery (2024 customs data):

• United States: Advance application required.TTB License(Processing time is approximately 45 working days)
• Japan: Liquor bottles must be labeled.Japanese Ingredient List(No smaller than 8pt font size)
• Middle Eastern countries: required to providehalal certification(The validity period of the HALAL certificate has been shortened to 1 year.)

The InternationalTrade termsHow to choose the most advantageous option?

Recommended adoptionThe CIFTerms + Letter of Credit PaymentCombination:

• The 2025 revised INCOTERMS stipulate: Under CIF terms, the seller shall bear the cost of two days' free demurrage at the destination port.
• The letter of credit shall includePrevention of Soft Clauses:
  • Exclude the "payment based on buyer's inspection report" clause.
  • Request a third-party quality inspection agency to issue a certificate.

Export tax refundHow to process efficiently?

AlcoholExport tax refundThe rate is 13%, special attention is required:

• The "Specification and Model" column on the customs declaration form must be clearly indicated.Alcohol contentandVolume
• Additional requirements for 2025: ProvideCoordinates of grape cultivation areas(Applicable to wine)
• Recommend usingE-Tax Refund System(The average processing time has been reduced to 7 working days)

How to Handle Compliance Reviews in Overseas Markets?

A case of a French wine merchant's shipment being detained by the U.S. FDA in 2024 reveals:

• must be establishedProduct Traceability System(Full process documentation from grape cultivation to bottling)
• Regularly updateAdditive Filing(especially the sulfur dioxide content test report)
• PrepareEmergency Response Plan(including product recall insurance)

What are the special considerations for emerging markets?

For emerging markets such as Africa and Southeast Asia:

• adoptedThird-party quality certification(For example, SGS inspection report)
• Recommend usingPayment by D/PCombineSinosure insurance application
• The packaging must comply withHigh-temperature and high-humidity environmentRequirements (use moisture-proof bottle stoppers and reinforced cartons)

How to Expand Overseas Markets with Digital Marketing?

Recommended to EstablishThree-dimensional marketing system:

• Conducting on platforms such as TikTokLive Mixology Tutorial(Compliance with alcohol advertising regulations in all countries required)
• Establishedthe blockchain traceability system(Consumers can inquire about the entire brewing process)
• Participate inOnline International Wine Exhibition(e.g., Vinexpo Online 2025)