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According to the latest 2025 Administrative Measures for Import and Export Food Safety, enterprises engaged in butter trade must possess:

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Food Distribution License (for importers)
  • Import and Export Rights Filing Registration
  • Customs AEO Certification (recommended level)
• Special files:
  • Certificate of Sanitary Origin (issued by the exporting countrys authorities)
  • Nutritional Composition Test Report (complying with target country standards)
  • Halal Certification (for specific markets)

How to Choose Butter Import/Export Agents? What Are the Tariff Policy Changes? How to Avoid Common Risks?

According to the WTOs latest Dairy Agreement and the announcement of Chinas General Administration of Customs:

• Import Tariffs:
  • Regular Butter: Reduced from 12% to 9%
  • Anhydrous Milk Fat: Maintained at 15% base rate
  • FTA countries can enjoy preferential rates of 5%-7%
• Export tax refund:
  • Animal-based butter export tax rebate ratio increased to 13%
  • Plant-based butter products included in the tax rebate catalog

What are the key points to note in cold chain transportation?

Based on analysis of international dairy transportation accidents in recent three years, it is recommended to focus on:

• Temperature control:
  • Maintain -18°C to -22°C throughout the entire process
  • Record temperature data every 6 hours
  • Pre-cooling treatment for no less than 12 hours
• Packaging specifications:
  • Use ISO22000 certified insulated containers
  • Do not exceed 4 layers per pallet
  • Moisture-proof aluminum foil layer thickness ≥0.1mm

IV. How to evaluate the professional capabilities of an agency company?

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Industry Experience:
  • Experience in handling at least 50 containers of dairy product imports/exports
  • Familiarity with customs clearance procedures at major ports
  • Have operation cases in RCEP regions
• Compliance Capacity:
  • Possess CIQ-filed food warehouses
  • Equipped with professional inspection declaration team
  • Capable of providing full traceability system

Common trade risks and preventive measures?

According to 2024 dairy product return data analysis by the General Administration of Customs:

• Quality Risk:
  • Excessive acidity accounts for 38% of return reasons
  • Recommendation: Conduct sampling test 72 hours before shipment
• Document risks:
  • Missing elements in sanitary certificates account for 21%
  • Recommendation: Use blockchain verification system
• Risk of logistics:
  • Temperature abnormalities causing cargo damage account for 17%
  • Recommendation: Purchase full cold chain insurance