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I'm planning to do the business of domestic agency of imported wines recently, but I'm completely confused about the procedures that need to be handled. I don't know where to start the preparation. How exactly should I do things like customs declaration and inspection and quarantine? Are there any relevant qualification requirements? And things like licenses, are they must-haves? I hope friends who are knowledgeable in this field can give me a detailed explanation. What procedures are exactly required for domestic agency of imported wines?
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Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
To do the domestic agency of imported wines, first of all, you should have the right of import and export, which is the basis for carrying out the import business. Secondly, you need to handle a food business license, because wines belong to the food category.
In the import process, customs declaration and inspection and quarantine should be carried out. When doing customs declaration, commercial documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading should be provided, as well as official documents such as certificates of origin and health certificates, to declare the goods information to the customs. For inspection and quarantine, it is necessary to ensure that the imported wines meet the food safety standards of our country, and materials such as samples of Chinese labels should be provided to the inspection and quarantine department for review.
Besides, Chinese labels are also an important part. The names, ingredients, alcohol content, production date, shelf life and other information of the wines should be clearly marked on the labels, and they must meet the relevant national standards. Only after completing these procedures can the imported wines be legally sold in the domestic market.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Don't forget to do the filing of the consignor of imported foods. You can handle it through the "China International Trade Single Window" or the "Internet + Customs" platform. Only after the filing is passed can imported foods be allowed.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The original foreign language labels of imported wines and their translations should be prepared well for the customs to check and verify. Moreover, for different types of wines, such as wines and spirits, the inspection standards may vary, so it is necessary to understand them in advance.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Imported wines also need to undergo sampling tests, and they can be released only if the tests are qualified. The test items generally include alcohol content, heavy metals, microorganisms, etc., which are carried out according to the relevant food standards.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
It is best to have stable storage conditions for operating imported wines, because wines have requirements for the storage environment. Unsuitable temperature and humidity may affect the quality.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If it involves brand agency, you should have a brand authorization letter, clearly defining the scope and duration of the authorization, etc., to avoid subsequent legal disputes.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
In addition to the above procedures, you should also pay attention to the accompanying documents for the circulation of alcoholic beverages. Some areas require that this document must be available in the circulation process for the convenience of tracing.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
You should have a budget for funds. Besides the payment for goods, there are also tariffs, value-added taxes, consumption taxes and various fees for handling procedures, etc.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
When transporting imported wines, you should choose a professional transportation company to ensure that the quality of the wines is not damaged during the transportation process. For example, measures such as shockproof and temperature control should be in place.