I. How to Choose Qualified TeaExport Agent ServicesService providers?

Professional qualification certification is the primary consideration.: Qualified agency service providers must hold AEO certification from customs, international freight forwarding qualifications (FIATA), and special permits for food exports. It is recommended to request the following supporting documents from the service provider:

• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Certification
• Copy of HACCP Certification Certificate
• Similar products in the past three yearsExport ClearanceSingle sample

2. What special qualifications are required for exporting tea?

According to the latest "Import and exportThe "Food Safety Management Measures" stipulate that tea export enterprises must possess the following qualifications simultaneously:

• Record-filing Certificate for Export Food Production Enterprises (Valid for 5 Years)
• Pesticide Residue Test Report (Must Comply with the Pesticide Residue Standards of the Exporting Country)
• Organic Certification Certificate (if required by the target market)
• Specific country access permits (such as Russia's EAC certification, EU's TRACES system registration)

III. What specific steps are involved in the tea export agency process?

The entire process can be divided into 7 key steps.:

• Product compliance review (takes 3-5 working days)
• Pre - review of customs clearance documents for the destination country
  • Commercial Invoice Bilingual Comparison
  • Origin CertificateNotary Public
  • Health Certificate Authentication
• International Transportation Solution Price Comparison (It is recommended to obtain quotes from at least 3 providers)
• Pre-shipment inspection (focus on verifying the correspondence between batch numbers and certificates)

IV. How to Avoid Common Legal Risks in Tea Export?

Industry data for 2025 shows that 35% of tea return cases stem from the following issues:

• The packaging label does not meet the requirements of the importing country (e.g., the EU mandates the labeling of allergen information).
• Not certified as organic by the target country but using related promotional language.
• The quality change is caused by failure to meet temperature control requirements during transportation (it is recommended to use a constant temperature container).

V. How significant are the differences in tea import tariffs among different countries?

Taking the major markets as an example (latest data for 2025):

• Morocco: 25% tariff + 20% VAT on bulk tea
• United Kingdom: Enjoying WTO Most-Favored-Nation treatment, tariff rate 0%
• United States: General tariff rate 6.4%, FTA preferential tariff rate 0%
• Russia: EAEU unified tariff rate stands at 12.5%

6. How to ensure that tea meets overseas quality standards?

It is recommended to establish a triple quality assurance mechanism:

• Raw material end: Suppliers are required to provide pesticide residue test reports for each batch.
• Production side: Implement HACCP critical control point monitoring.
• Export end: Conduct pre-shipment inspection by a third-party agency (SGS or BV).

7. How are tea export agency fees calculated?

The typical cost structure includes (calculated based on a 20-foot container):

• Basic agency fee: USD 800-1200/container.
• Document Handling Fee: USD 150-300
• Special additional fees:
  • Incubator rental fee USD 1800
  • Expedited document review fee USD 200

8. What are the special considerations for emerging markets?

Special attention is required for the Middle East and African markets:

• Saudi Arabia: SASO certification is mandatory.
• Nigeria: SONCAP Certificate Required
• Kenya: Implementation of PVoC Pre-shipment Inspection

9. How to establish stable overseas sales channels?

It is recommended to adopt a multi-channel layout strategy:

• Participate in international professional exhibitions (such as Gulfood Dubai)
• Joining B2B platforms (Alibaba International Station transaction fee 3-5%)
• Develop localized agents (it is recommended to set up exclusive agency protection clauses)

10. How can tea exports enhance international competitiveness?

According to the 2025 industry analysis report, successful enterprises commonly adopt:

• Product differentiation strategies (such as small-packaged tea, blended tea)
• Digital Traceability System (Blockchain Technology Application)
• Cultural Marketing Mix (Tea Ceremony Performance + Product Experience)