1. BeveragesExport customs clearanceWhat documents need to be prepared?

According to Announcement No. 38 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the following documents must be prepared for the export of beverage products:

• Basic documents:Commercial invoice, packing list, purchase and sales contract
• Qualification Certificate:Food Production License (New Version with QR Code),Export foodFiling Certificate
• Test Report:Microbiological, additive, and heavy metal testing reports issued by third-party agencies (validity period shortened to 3 months).
• Special Documents:Islamic countries require Halal certification, while European and American markets require a nutritional analysis table.

2. How to Choose a Reliable Customs Brokerage Company?

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Professional qualifications:
  • AAA Credit Enterprise by China Customs Brokers Association
  • Possesses food import and export operation filing.
• Hands-on experience:
  • Export cases of beverage products in the past 3 years (customs clearance numbers must be provided for verification).
  • Stay updated on the latest regulations in the target country (e.g., the EU's new sweetener regulations for 2025).
• Service capabilities:
  • Offering one-stop services for testing, certification, and tax refund.
  • Possess emergency response capabilities (e.g., sudden new packaging label regulations in Indonesia)

3. How are the customs declaration fees for beverage exports calculated?

Typical Cost Composition in 2025 (Taking a 20-foot Container Export to Southeast Asia as an Example):

• Fixed fees:Customs declaration service fee: 800-1200 yuan,Inspection of vaccinesFee: 300 yuan
• Variable fees:Port miscellaneous fees (including THC, documentation fees) approximately 2000 yuan.
• Special expenditures:
  • Testing fee: Routine items 2000-5000 yuan.
  • Certification fee: Halal certification is approximately 12,000 yuan.

IV. What are the key considerations for customs clearance in different countries?

Specific Market Requirements:

• United States:The FDA pre-submission must be completed 72 hours in advance, and the nutrition facts label must indicate the added sugar content.
• Middle East:Starting from 2025, all food packaging must include an Arabic ingredient list.
• European Union:Implement the new plastic bottle recycling standard (containing 30% recycled materials).
• Southeast Asia:Malaysia requires the "dual certification linkage" of halal certification and import permits.

5. What to do if encountering customs inspection?

Recommended three-stage response strategy:

• Prevention phase:
  • Ensure the accuracy of HS codes (the common error rate for beverages is 18.7%).
  • The pre-recorded list is 100% consistent with the physical information.
• Response phase:
  • Prepare the electronic version of the test report for immediate sending.
  • Arrange for the agent to be on-site to assist with the unpacking.
• Remediation phase:
  • Disputed goods may apply for third-party re-inspection.
  • Utilize the General Administration of Customs' "voluntary disclosure" system to mitigate penalties.

VI. How to Avoid Returns Caused by Ingredient Labeling?

Top 3 Reasons for Beverage Return Cases in the Past Three Years:

• Excessive additives:Pay special attention to the limit standards of steviol glycosides in the EU.
• Allergens not labeled:In 2025, Canada will add sesame as a mandatory labeled allergen.
• Nutrition claim violation:"Low sugar" must meet the requirement of containing ≤5g of sugar per 100ml.

What new policies need attention in 2025?

Recommended key follow-ups:

• China:The General Administration of Customs is advancing the "Smart Commodity Inspection" system, allowing certain beverages to apply for expedited clearance.
• RCEP:The tariff reduction for ASEAN countries has been expanded to 93%.
• Green trade:The EU carbon tariff pilot covers the beverage packaging supply chain.
• Digital Trade:The certificate of origin has been fully digitized, reducing customs clearance time by 40%.