Beer Export Declaration Guide

 

 

Fujian Province serves as one of China's key beer production hubs. It ranks among the top regions nationwide in terms of beer export volume, with Asia being Fujian's primary export market for beer products. Today, we'll discuss key aspects of the beer export declaration process.

I. Pre-qualification Filing Process for Beer Export

 

 

 

 

 

1. Required Filings

Registration of Export Food Manufacturers

2. Legal Basis for Export Food Manufacturer Registration

· Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

· Regulations on the Registration and Management of Export Food Manufacturing Enterprises

· State Council Notice on Implementing Full-Coverage Pilot Reform of 'License-Separation' in Free Trade Zones (GF [2019] No. 25)

3. Eligibility Requirements for Export Food Manufacturers

· Food manufacturing enterprises within the People's Republic of China intending to engage in export activities.

· A food safety and hygiene control system centered on hazard analysis and preventive control measures shall be established and implemented, incorporating a comprehensive food protection plan. Export food manufacturers shall ensure the effective operation of their food safety and hygiene control system, guaranteeing continuous compliance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, their own safety and hygiene requirements, as well as the legal requirements of the importing country (region) throughout the production, processing, and storage processes of export food.

4. Application materials for export food manufacturers

A completed "Application Form for Registration of Export Food Manufacturing Enterprises" must be submitted.

5. Application channels

Option 1: Access the "Internet + Customs" online service platform (http://online.customs.gov.cn) - Business Services - Enterprise Management and Auditing.

Option 2: Submit through the China International Trade Single Window (https://www.singlewindow.cn/) - All Applications - Port Law Enforcement Declaration - Enterprise Management.

Upload a scanned copy of the completed, signed, and stamped "Application Form for Export Food Manufacturer Registration" and submit it to the competent customs office in the manufacturer's jurisdiction.

The customs will review the applicant's submission. If all required materials are provided and statutory conditions are met, it will issue the "Export Food Manufacturer Registration Certificate."

II. Beer Export Declaration Procedures

(1) Export food manufacturers and exporters must, in compliance with laws, administrative regulations, and GACC requirements, submit pre-export supervision applications to their local customs with supporting documents including contracts, invoices, packing lists, factory qualification certificates, and raw material supply certificates for export food processing. The application must include accurate declarations for all exported food items, specifying product names, specifications, quantities/weights, production dates, and other relevant details.

Application Procedure: Submit your request via China International Trade Single Window - Goods Declaration - Local Inspection - Electronic Original Account Application (https://www.singlewindow.cn/).

(II) The Customs will conduct on-site inspections and collect samples for testing of the declared goods in accordance with relevant regulations.

1. For qualified goods after evaluation, electronic original account data will be generated and the account number will be provided to the enterprise. If all requirements are met, an inspection and quarantine certificate will be issued as per regulations;

2. For goods that fail the evaluation, a non-conformity notice will be issued and export will be prohibited.

(III) Enterprises should submit applications through "China International Trade Single Window - Goods Declaration - Export Customs Declaration Integrated Reporting" using the electronic original account along with required documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, and factory certificates. The customs declaration form must be completed according to the specified format.

(IV) Important Notice

Malt brewed beer falls under HS code 22030000, requiring compliance with 8 standardized declaration elements:

1. Product name (in both Chinese and foreign languages);

2. Brewing method: "Malt brewed" must be declared for goods classified under HS 2203;

3. Alcohol by volume (ABV): Indicated as "%vol";

4. Post-fermentation additives (if applicable): Specify types of mixed substances;

5. Malt extract concentration;

6. Packaging specifications: Describes unit packaging format (e.g., "750ml/bottle × 12 bottles/case" or "1000L/barrel");

7. Brand name (in Chinese or foreign language);

8. Manufacturing date;

9. GTIN code: Must be accurately declared using one of four standard formats: GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, or GTIN-14. For products without GTIN codes, declare as "No GTIN".

 

 

 

 

Important Notice:

Alcohol exporters must comply with international technical regulations covering: alcoholic beverage labeling, food safety standards, and food contact material requirements.

It is advisable to regularly monitor updates on alcoholic beverage regulations in importing countries. Relevant information can be accessed through official portals such as China's Technical Trade Measures Network. Should there be any updates to the labeling requirements in the importing country, product labels must be promptly revised in compliance with the new regulations to prevent customs detention and subsequent financial losses.

 

 

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Disclaimer：The above content is translated from Chinese version of Fuzhou Customs 12360. The Fuzhou Customs 12360 version shall prevail.