German Beer Customs: Navigating Import Challenges

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German Beer Customs: Navigating Import Challenges

When German Beer Meets the Chinese Customs

When we represented a Bavarian winery in 2019,due toan alcohol content label error of 0.3%volthe entire container of goods was detained at the port.This case reminds us that choosing an agent means choosing risk control capabilities.

Three Sealing Wax Seals of a Qualified Agent

  • EUFoodRegistrationQualification
    • RequireprovisionofEU-FSIScertificationdocuments
    • Checkwhetherthereisanexportlicenseforthebeercategory
  • Record of filing with the Chinese customs
    • CheckthevalidityperiodofCIQfiling
    • Confirmthattherearenomajorviolationsinthepastthreeyears
  • Proof of cold chain transportation performance
    • Requiretoprovidethetransportationtemperaturecontrolrecordsofthelatest6months
    • Confirmthedistributionofself-owned/cooperativecoldstorage

Five Devilish Details in the Clearance Process

LinkFrequently Asked QuestionsSolution
Label reviewThe original factory label lacks the Chinese alcohol content markingPrepare covering labels that comply with GB 7718 in advance
Sanitary CertificateThe signature of the German official veterinarian is blurredRequire the agent to provide a clear electronic scan for pre - review
Classification disputeThe malt concentration affects the classification of the HS codePrepare a laboratory test report as evidence

The Cost - effectiveness Game of the Transportation Plan

Selected by a certain customer last year+ Refrigerated truckCombined transportation,compared with purePlan:

  • Thetransportationcycleisshortenedby12days
  • Thedamagerateisreducedto0.5%
  • Thecomprehensivecostincreasesby8-10%

Pit - Avoidance Guide Hidden in the Contract

  • QualitydisputeclauseItisnecessarytoclarify:
    • Raiseobjectionswithin30daysafterarrivalattheport
    • BasedonthetestresultsofChinaCIQ
  • Division of responsibility for demurrage at the portIt should be noted:
    • Theagentshallbearthedelaycausedbydocumentaryproblems
    • Theexpensesincurredbycustomsinspectionshallbesharedasagreed

(The data in this article comes from the authors actual operation cases.Some details may change with policy adjustments.It is recommended to consult the local customs for specific projects.)

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