To import Taiwanese food through an agency, first, confirm whether the type of imported food meets the access requirements of the Chinese mainland. Second, find a reliable supplier and sign a purchase contract.
Before import, it is necessary to handle the filing of the food consignee. Prepare relevant materials such as the business license and the identity certificate of the legal representative and complete the filing at the local customs. At the same time, before the goods arrive at the port, prepare documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and health certificates.
After the goods arrive at the port, declare to the customs, and the customs will conduct inspections and sampling tests. After passing the tests, the goods can be released for pickup. If the whole process goes smoothly, it can be completed in about 20 - 30 working days. During the operation, pay attention to the authenticity and integrity of the documents and the quality and safety standards of the food. If you are not familiar with the process, you can also find a professional agency company like Zhongshitong to assist, which can reduce a lot of trouble.
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Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
To import Taiwanese food through an agency, first, confirm whether the type of imported food meets the access requirements of the Chinese mainland. Second, find a reliable supplier and sign a purchase contract.
Before import, it is necessary to handle the filing of the food consignee. Prepare relevant materials such as the business license and the identity certificate of the legal representative and complete the filing at the local customs. At the same time, before the goods arrive at the port, prepare documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and health certificates.
After the goods arrive at the port, declare to the customs, and the customs will conduct inspections and sampling tests. After passing the tests, the goods can be released for pickup. If the whole process goes smoothly, it can be completed in about 20 - 30 working days. During the operation, pay attention to the authenticity and integrity of the documents and the quality and safety standards of the food. If you are not familiar with the process, you can also find a professional agency company like Zhongshitong to assist, which can reduce a lot of trouble.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Don't forget to conduct label review when importing Taiwanese food. The labels should comply with the Chinese mainland's food label regulations, otherwise the products cannot be put on the shelves for sale. Prepare the label samples and translations of prepackaged foods in advance and submit them to the customs for review.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Pay attention to the warehousing conditions for imported food. Some foods have high requirements for the environment such as temperature and humidity. Arrange a suitable warehouse in advance to avoid damage to the goods.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
For the import of Taiwanese food, understand the customs duties clearly in advance. The tariff rates vary for different types of food, which will affect the cost and pricing. You can query the relevant tax rates on the customs official website.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Remember to communicate with the supplier about the transportation method and delivery time to ensure the goods arrive on time and safely. Sea transportation has a relatively low cost but takes a long time; air transportation is fast but expensive.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the imported food is special food, such as health food, etc., it is also necessary to handle the approval procedures for relevant special foods, which is more complicated than the import of ordinary food.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
During the import agency process, do a good job in communication and coordination with all parties such as suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate information transfer and avoid delaying the process.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
After the goods arrive at the port, the results of the sampling test directly affect the release time. So ensure that the food quality meets the standards, otherwise, if the test fails, it will have to be dealt with, which will cost more time and cost.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Keep paying attention to the relevant policies and regulations for the import of Taiwanese food. Policy changes may affect the import process and requirements.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
When doing import agency, arrange the cash flow well. In addition to the payment for goods, there are a series of expenses such as transportation fees, customs declaration fees, and taxes.