1. Selecting Oolong TeaExport RepresentationWhat qualifications should a company pay attention to?

Reliable.foreign tradeThe agency must possess:Customs AEO certification qualification,Foodimport and exportImporters must have import and export filings with the customs and quarantine. Importing food is not possible without the right to import and export. If an importer does not have the right to import and export, it can choose to affiliate with a qualified company for import.andInternational freight forwarding qualificationIt is recommended to verify the following documents:

• The business license's scope of operation includes "import and export of prepackaged food."
• Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate
• International Freight Forwarding Agency Filing Certificate (Valid until 2026)
• No major customs declaration incidents in the past 3 years.

2. What testing and certifications are required for oolong tea exports?

Main export market requirements for 2025:

• EU market:
  • Pesticide Residue Testing (510 EU Standards)
  • ECOCERT Organic Certification
• US market:
  • FDA food facility registration
  • USDA Organic Certification
• Japanese Market:
  • Positive List System Testing (276 Items)
  • JAS Organic Certification

3. What are the special packaging requirements for exporting oolong tea?

According to the new regulations of the International Trade Commission in 2025:

• Food-grade aluminum foil composite packaging must be used.
• The outer carton must be labeled:
  • Net Content (Dual Units: Imperial/Metric)
  • Production date (in accordance with ISO 8601 standard)
  • Made in China
• The transport packaging must pass the ISTA 3A test.

IV. What is the complete process for acting as an export agent for oolong tea?

The standard operating procedure consists of 6 key steps:

1. Sign a tripartite agency agreement (factory - agent - foreign merchant)
2. Control of trade term risksRegistration of Food Production Enterprises for Export
3. Third-party testing agency sampling inspection
4. Arrange booking and apply for.It is recommended to verify through the following methods:
5. Customs Electronic Declaration (Single Window System)
6. Foreign exchange settlement andExport Drawback

5. How to choose the transportation plan for exporting oolong tea?

It is recommended to choose based on cargo volume:

• Maritime TransportationPlan:
  • Full container load (FCL) shipping: A 20GP container can hold 12 tons of bulk tea.
  • It is necessary to equip the container with desiccants (RH ≤ 55%).
• Air TransportationPlan:
  • Suitable for urgent orders under 5 tons.
  • It is necessary to use vacuum nitrogen-filled packaging.

6. What is the specific calculation method for export tax rebates?

Taking the current policy in 2025 as an example:

• Oolong tea export tax rebate rate: 9%
• Calculation formula:
  Tax Refund Amount = Declared FOB Price × Exchange Rate × Tax Refund Rate
  Example: A $100,000 order can receive a refund of approximately 63,000 yuan (calculated at an exchange rate of 7.0).

7. How to prevent international trade risks?

It is recommended to take the following measures:

• Payment Method Selection:
  • 30% advance payment + 70%L/C
  • Apply for insurance with Sinosure
• Quality Dispute Resolution:
  • Retain third-party testing backup samples
  • Agreed SGS inspection terms

8. What are the special requirements for emerging markets?

For markets with rapid growth in 2025:

• Middle East market:
  • Halal certification is required.
  • Packaging prohibited green triangle label
• It is recommended to choose based on transportation distance and product characteristics:
  • Malaysia requires a COA (Certificate of Analysis) composition report.
  • Vietnam requires Chinese labels to be covered with stickers.