The general process of food import agency is as follows. First is the preliminary preparation. It is necessary to confirm the information of the imported food, such as the name, ingredients, country of origin, etc., and at the same time communicate with foreign suppliers to obtain relevant documents, such as certificates of origin, health certificates, etc. Then is the preparation of domestic qualifications. The importing enterprise needs to have the right to import and export, food business license, etc.
Before the goods arrive at the port, prepare the declaration materials in advance and declare to the customs. The customs will conduct inspections, which may include document review, random inspection of goods, etc. If the inspection is qualified, the goods can be released for pick-up after paying the corresponding tariffs and value-added taxes. For different types of foods, such as meat, dairy products, snack foods, etc., there will be differences in regulatory requirements. For example, the import of meat may have stricter requirements for the qualifications of foreign factories, and dairy products may have detailed regulations on the labeling of nutritional ingredients. Therefore, relevant policies and regulations need to be understood in a targeted manner. Zhongshitong has rich experience in food import agency and can assist in handling various processes.
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Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The general process of food import agency is as follows. First is the preliminary preparation. It is necessary to confirm the information of the imported food, such as the name, ingredients, country of origin, etc., and at the same time communicate with foreign suppliers to obtain relevant documents, such as certificates of origin, health certificates, etc. Then is the preparation of domestic qualifications. The importing enterprise needs to have the right to import and export, food business license, etc.
Before the goods arrive at the port, prepare the declaration materials in advance and declare to the customs. The customs will conduct inspections, which may include document review, random inspection of goods, etc. If the inspection is qualified, the goods can be released for pick-up after paying the corresponding tariffs and value-added taxes. For different types of foods, such as meat, dairy products, snack foods, etc., there will be differences in regulatory requirements. For example, the import of meat may have stricter requirements for the qualifications of foreign factories, and dairy products may have detailed regulations on the labeling of nutritional ingredients. Therefore, relevant policies and regulations need to be understood in a targeted manner. Zhongshitong has rich experience in food import agency and can assist in handling various processes.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Pay attention to food labels. Imported foods generally need to have Chinese labels that comply with the regulations of our country. The label content includes information such as food name, ingredient list, net content, etc., and needs to be designed and reviewed in advance.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
When looking for an agency company, it is necessary to examine its professionalism and reputation. You can check past cases to understand whether it has handled similar food import businesses, which can provide more assurance.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
When signing contracts with foreign suppliers, it is necessary to clearly define terms such as quality standards, delivery period, payment method, etc., to avoid subsequent disputes.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
During the transportation of goods, pay attention to the storage conditions. For example, frozen foods need to be transported in a cold chain throughout the process, otherwise it will affect the food quality and may not pass the customs inspection.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If importing prepackaged foods, it is necessary to do label filing in advance, which helps to speed up the customs clearance.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Understand the access situation of foods. Some specific foods from certain countries may not be imported temporarily due to policy reasons. Don't blindly conduct business.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Food import agency also needs to pay attention to inspection and quarantine requirements. Different foods have different testing items and standards.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Make a good budget in terms of funds. Besides the purchase price, there are also various expenses such as freight, taxes, agency fees, etc.