Food, Wine & Beverage Import to China
Wine, spirits, dairy, frozen and packaged food — registration, Chinese labels and inspection handled for you.
- Categories
- Wine, spirits, dairy, frozen, snacks, health food
- Temperature
- Ambient, chilled, frozen
- Key control
- GACC registration, Chinese labels, inspection
Since 2022 every overseas food manufacturer exporting to China must be registered with GACC, and imported food needs Chinese labels that comply with national standards, plus the health and origin certificates for its category. We check the manufacturer registration, review the Chinese back label, arrange inspection at the port and deliver to bonded or domestic warehouses — with cold chain where needed.
What we handle
- Wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks
- Dairy, frozen, chilled and packaged food
- GACC overseas manufacturer registration check
- Chinese back-label design review
- Health and origin certificate review
- Inspection and sampling at the port
- Cold-chain and reefer logistics
- Consumption tax and VAT calculation for alcohol
Documents you will need
| 01 | GACC registration number of the overseas manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 02 | Health or sanitary certificate |
| 03 | Certificate of origin |
| 04 | Chinese label sample and original label |
| 05 | Ingredient list and production / expiry dates |
| 06 | Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading |
The exact list depends on your product and origin; we confirm it before shipment.
Questions about this service
What taxes apply to imported wine in China?
Import duty at the applicable rate (preferential rates apply to some origins under free-trade agreements), consumption tax of 10% on wine, and import VAT of 13%. Our duty estimator shows how they stack up.
Must the Chinese label be applied before shipment?
The goods must carry a compliant Chinese label before they are released for sale. Labels can be applied at origin or, under supervision, in a bonded warehouse in China. We review the label text before printing.
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