Multiple types of documents need to be prepared for food import agency declaration. First are the commercial documents, including the contract, invoice, and packing list, which are basic documents to prove the legality of the goods trade and detailed information. Second are the official documents. For example, the certificate of origin can prove the origin of the food and enable it to enjoy corresponding tariff preferences; the health certificate indicates that the food meets relevant health standards.
For prepackaged food, a sample of the Chinese label and its translation also need to be provided. The label content should include necessary information such as the food name, ingredient list, net content, production date, etc., and must comply with relevant Chinese food label regulations. In addition, an animal and plant quarantine permit may also be required if the imported food involves animal or plant - derived products. For special foods, such as health foods, corresponding approval documents, etc., are also needed. In short, preparing these documents in advance can ensure the smooth progress of the customs declaration process.
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Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Multiple types of documents need to be prepared for food import agency declaration. First are the commercial documents, including the contract, invoice, and packing list, which are basic documents to prove the legality of the goods trade and detailed information. Second are the official documents. For example, the certificate of origin can prove the origin of the food and enable it to enjoy corresponding tariff preferences; the health certificate indicates that the food meets relevant health standards.
For prepackaged food, a sample of the Chinese label and its translation also need to be provided. The label content should include necessary information such as the food name, ingredient list, net content, production date, etc., and must comply with relevant Chinese food label regulations. In addition, an animal and plant quarantine permit may also be required if the imported food involves animal or plant - derived products. For special foods, such as health foods, corresponding approval documents, etc., are also needed. In short, preparing these documents in advance can ensure the smooth progress of the customs declaration process.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
Generally, a bill of lading should be prepared. It is a certificate of goods transportation and can prove the ownership of the goods. Also, a composition description of the imported food is needed to let the customs understand the specific composition of the food, which is convenient for inspection and classification.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The original foreign label and its translation are also very important, which helps the customs review whether the label content is compliant. In addition, if some special foods, such as infant milk powder, are imported, the registration and filing information of the production enterprise in China may also be required.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Don't forget to provide a quality inspection report of the food to prove that the food quality meets relevant standards. At the same time, the consignee's filing information should also be prepared to facilitate the customs to verify the relevant situation of the importer.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The instruction manual of the food may sometimes be provided to introduce in detail the characteristics and consumption methods of the food. Also, copies of the business licenses of both trading parties are needed to prove the legal business qualifications of the enterprises.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
If the food has a special process or contains special ingredients, process description materials should be prepared. A brand authorization letter for the imported food may also be required, especially for branded foods.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
For some perishable foods, the temperature record during transportation may be required to prove that the transportation conditions meet the requirements. In addition, the shelf - life information of the imported food should also be clearly provided.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The customs may require a copy of the production license of the food production enterprise to understand the production qualifications of the enterprise. Also, a description of the storage conditions of the imported food is needed to facilitate customs supervision.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the imported food has special packaging materials, such as wooden packaging, a fumigation certificate should be provided to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms. It is also advisable to prepare a specification parameter table of the food.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Sometimes, the sales records of the food may be required to trace the origin and flow of the food. And food advertising and promotional materials may be needed if the customs has requirements for the promotional content of the food.