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Author Topic:   Doing Import of Wine Business in China
PLA
 posted 27 November 2005 05:56 PM           
I intend to set up a wine company that deals in importing wines from France, US & Australia into China.

As I read from this website: http://www.wines-info.com/en/new.aspx?news=5415

Do I need to change all imported labels into Chinese label?

Is there any consulting firm that can arrange all necessary paperwork with the authorities stated here: http://www.wines-info.com/en/new.aspx?news=5412 to get all certificates?

What is the nearest port near Shanghai and any government link company that has bonded warehouse storage for Wines to recommend?

Paul Benton Weeks
 posted 02 December 2005 10:55 AM           
I am an American attorney. My wife and I also have a home in Beijing. We are going to open a fine wine shop in Beijing and I am going to import fine wines (mostly from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany) into China. A Google search for "importing wine into China" led me to this SME Forum. Please have the person with similar objectives contact me at the email address below. We share common objectives and can perhaps help one another. Thank you.

pbwlaw@sbcglobal.net

Moderator
 posted 02 December 2005 02:21 PM           
For enquiry on locating a consultant company and bonded warehouse in Shanghai, we would suggest you contact the Shanghai Sincere Commercial Consultation Co, recommended by the Shanghai Foreign Investment Commission.

Piter
 posted 04 November 2008 02:50 PM           
I am an italian wine producer; I'd like to start an import of wine into asian markets. Can someone help me? thank Piter p.s contact: pietromadonia77@hotmail.com

Decathlonian
 posted 13 November 2008 10:47 AM           
The importation of wine is similar to other retail package food importation. Chinese label must be pasted before final import into China. My suggestion is to use FTZ as a bridge to do this kind of job. Of course, sampled and tested by the Quarantine Bureau is also a must, as you need the sanitary license to import your wine from the FTZ.

sonoman
 posted 12 February 2009 10:31 AM           
Hello, I have been browsing the forums trying to find a good starting point. I have a Chinese business contact that is interested in importing wine from several small wineries in the US. I would be working as the broker in this deal. He is already importing wines into China, I would be procuring more for him. Where is a good place to start looking for information? Thank you.

terence
 posted 02 March 2009 11:52 AM           
Hy, if your contact is interested also in italian wine you can contact me, i am an agent for italian wine, i can give you a great italian wine for an incredible price, please contact me at gerenx81@hotmail.com

Moderator
 posted 13 March 2009 03:36 PM           
for sonoman 12 Feb: We would recommend you browse through all the websites mentioned in the forum and get a rough idea about the China market for wines, its law and regulations, duty and tax and labelling requirements etc and come back to this forum with more specific queries on the subject.

NewTrader
 posted 18 March 2009 11:11 AM           
Hello, I am currently looking into importing Liquor into China from North America, specifically (Wine, Ice Wine, Whiskey, Scotch) I would like to ask about the Custom Rates and whether or not I need a Licence. Much Appreciated and Best Regards.

Aymeric Massiani
 posted 20 March 2009 12:24 PM           
I am a french agent for wines. My customers are wine producers from south of France. They produce high quality wine from the appelaltions Cotes de Province and Bandol. These appelations are already world famous for their quality. I am now working in Shanghai (China) and looking for an importer and reseller who desires fine wines. Please feel free to contact me: sales4@alphmac.cn

Anders
 posted 21 March 2009 04:22 PM           
To Newtrader: Yes you would need licenses to import liquor into China. Some of the required licenses will depend on the products. For instance tequila products would require additional license to the health certification because it is produced by agaves plants. If you need more help on this issue please write to ravni@sohu.com

Moderator
 posted 27 April 2009 04:10 PM           
China 2009 import duty and consumption tax for the following alcoholic beverages: beer – zero import duty, consumption tax 200-250 RMB per tonne; wines and sparkling wine – import duty 14%, consumption tax 10%; liquors like whiskey, gin, vodka etc. – import duty 10%, consumption tax 20%. VAT 17% will also be levied on all imported wines and liquors.

Michael Putt
 posted 16 June 2009 05:20 PM           
New Zealand with its Free trade agreement with China now has just 8.4% tariffs and this will be down to 0% by 2012. So not only does New Zealand produce arguably the worlds best Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir it's Merlot and Chardonnay are also making a big impression. With zero tariffs by 2012 and NZ's growing reputation as a premium wine producer it is a sensible option for those looking at importing into China. more info on the market and NZ wine contact. info@nzliquorresources.com

chris
 posted 30 June 2009 02:17 PM           
Hi i live in south Australia and have a keen interest in setting up a wine exporting business, i am a stones throw away from world class wine producing regions the clare Vally, Barossa Vally and Mc laren Vale, if anyone is interested in doing business do not hesitate to send me an e-mail. roach.chris@hotmail.com

ripper
 posted 21 August 2009 10:23 AM           
Hi, I've read as much as I can, but still have a couple of questions: 1. How is tax calculated? i.e. $100 bottle of liquor + 10% of 100% Import Duty = $110 + 20% of $110 Consumption tax = $132 + 17% of $132 VAT = $154.44 2.How is tax calculated? Import tax is 10% of what price?? Price I paid to the UK wholesaler?? 3. At what point are taxes paid? Do I have to pay all three taxes (import, consumption & VAT) before customs will release the products? 4. Do I need a license to import whisky from UK to China? If so, what is this licence and where can I apply. 5. What is labelling?? Does this mean I need to register all products with import/export bureau?? I sincerely hope you can help with these enquiries. Mike

Ncgchina
 posted 24 August 2009 11:51 AM           
We are importing one of the brand icewine from Canada and couple wine brands from Japan. All the bottles should be arrive in HK first, and we can import all product officially. e-mail to me to share the process.

Dimas
 posted 31 August 2009 02:22 PM           
My HK company has a representative office in Shanghai. We are going to establish a WFOE in Shanghai to import vodka, brandy and another spirits. Before to start this registration we would like to deliver in Shanghai some samples for testing and promotion purposes. It's about 1-2 boxes (6-20 bottles per box) of 18-20 different types. The total is about 20-40 boxes. As I know any importer needs to have some license for import and arrange Chinese labels on every bottle before entry to China and custom clearance. Also we have to obtain a certificate from quarantine inspection. My question: 1) can we use our RO in Shanghai as consignee for the samples? 2) are these requirements I noted above enough? 3) may somebody recommend a reliable custom broker/advisor company which can help us to arrange the first trial deliveries and be our regular broker in future within WFOE trading activity?

NcgJoe
 posted 05 October 2009 11:56 AM           
进口葡萄酒的中国经营单位应到进口口岸即当地商品检验检疫局领取表格，准备下列申报文件： 1、 企业营业执照； 2、 葡萄酒质量检验检疫报告； 企业需将所对应的进口葡萄酒样酒由国家商检总局检验并出具检验报告。 3、 生产厂商《生产许可证》原印件及译文（此证应为出产国当地的有关机构或组织出具）； 4、 生产厂商《卫生许可证》原印件及译文（此证应为出产国当地的有关机构或组织出具）； 5、 生产厂商《葡萄酒生产工艺流程》原印件及译文（只需要简单的葡萄酒生产工艺流程说明示意，并加盖企业印章或负ฝ 1;人签署。）； 6、 中文商标设计样张。 保留原正面标签显示的外文并在中文标签上必须有对应译文，且中文品名字体要大于外文品名字体。样张必须是原样 大小，可以是彩色打印件。 以上资料齐备后，通过当地商检局上报国家商检局审核批准，发放“中文注册商标批准书”，一款酒对 应一个商标。如果一款酒再申请一个商标，葡萄酒的中文名称不得相同。而如果申报的中文名称已有重复的，需要另外起名。

NcgJoe
 posted 05 October 2009 12:04 PM           
进口大陆瓶装葡萄酒现行税率（所征收的税项，以人民币交纳）： 1、 关税：14% （关税：CIF ×14%）； 2、 增值税：17% （增值税：（CIF＋关税额）×17%）； 3、 消费税：10% （消费税：[（CIF ＋关税额）/ （1∼10%）]×10%）。

Moderator
 posted 10 October 2009 02:46 PM           
for Dimas: 1) Yes your RO can act as consignee of the wine sample goods you mentioned. 2) Labelling requirements on wine samples for promotion and wine tasting can be waived.

Lucy
 posted 21 October 2009 09:55 AM           
What is the import tariff for Apple Cider? Is there any other taxes, such as VAT, to be collected at Chinese Customs? If we only send in samples for personal use instead of re-selling, do we still need to pay all the tariff and taxes?



      
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