The "Three Permits" for Beer Import

Recently, while assisting a client with the import of Belgian craft beer, customs requested the provision ofOriginal sanitary certificate of originThis detail nearly caused the client to miss the shipping deadline—they mistakenly believed that an electronic scan would suffice for customs clearance. This incident serves as a reminder that three essential permits must be prepared for importing beer:

• Original sanitary certificate (requires authentication by the embassy/consulate)
• Composition Analysis Report (Alcohol Concentration Error Not Exceeding ±0.5%)
• Chinese Back Label Pre-Review Documents (must be filed 30 days in advance)

Hidden Costs in Transportation Solution Selection

Many customers are torn overMaritime TransportationThe choice between FCL and LCL is overlooked, yet it neglectsConstant Temperature TransportationImpact on quality. Last year, a certain German dark beer experienced yeast deactivation due to temperature fluctuations in the container, ultimately resulting in sedimentation in the entire batch. It is recommended to refer to the following comparison:

Three Major Pitfalls in the Customs Clearance Process

This year, when handling the import of Mexican beer, the customer encountered an issue due to...Mixed packaging of products with different malt degreesDetained by customs. Special attention should be paid to the declaration of beer products:

• Different alcohol content products within the same batch must be declared separately.
  • Example: 5% vol and 7% vol must be listed separately.
• The tariff difference between glass bottles and aluminum cans reaches 3%.
• If the maltose content test value exceeds the registered range, it must be resubmitted for inspection.

Practical Case: The Breakthrough Strategy of Korean Craft Beer

Last year, assisted a certain client in importing products containingJeju Island citrusWhen introducing our signature beer, we encountered compliance challenges with its ingredients. Our solution is:

• Submit the raw material samples in advance to the designated laboratory by the food and drug administration for inspection.
• Coordinate with the Korean factory to adjust the citrus addition ratio to within the compliant range.
• Prepare a bilingual Chinese-Korean ingredient comparison table for customs verification.

In the end, not only was the customs clearance completed on schedule, but a green channel for the import of this category was also established.

The Value Coordinate System of Agency Services

When selecting a proxy company, it is recommended to focus on three key dimensions:

• Crisis management capability: Does it have the qualification for temporary change of entry port filing?
• : US agents can provide localized services, including product display, customer relationship management, after - sales service, etc., helping enterprises better integrate into the local market.: Can you provide value-added services such as Chinese label design and warehousing repackaging?
• With the increase in the penetration rate of electric vehicles, the import demand for the three - electric systems (battery, motor, electronic control) and charging pile components has surged, but they face more stringent technical barriers:: Is there a clear distinction between the additional insurance clauses in CIF quotations?