1. Foreign Exporter CIQ Registration:

   This step requires registration in the inspection and quarantine system—either the foreign exporter or the Chinese red wine importer can handle it.

2. Chinese Importer Registration:

   The Chinese importer must complete their own registration in the inspection and quarantine system.

3. Gather 11 Required Customs Clearance Documents:

• (1) Import Cargo Declaration Form

• (2) Airway Bill (air shipments) or Ocean Bill of Lading (sea freight)

• (3) Customs Clearance Power of Attorney

• (4) Original Commercial Invoice

• (5) Detailed Packing List

• (6) International Trade Contract

• (7) Bilingual Wine Labels (Foreign & Chinese): The shipper provides foreign labels; Chinese labels must comply with inspection and quarantine rules. Both original copies are required.

• (8) Regulatory Compliance Declaration

• (9) Initial Customs Declaration Draft

• (10) Entry Cargo Clearance Form

• (11) Additional documents requested by inspection and quarantine or customs

4. Label Filing:

   Submit label samples to the inspection and quarantine authority for filing. By regulation, labels must be applied to goods overseas before shipment.

5. Customs Clearance Deadline:

   Customs clearance must be initiated within 14 days of goods arriving at the Chinese port. Missing this window leads to demurrage charges.

6. Choose a Professional Customs Broker:

   Selecting a seasoned customs broker with strong ties to inspection and quarantine and customs is critical.

1. Obtain Shipping Documents:

   Get shipping documents (like the bill of lading) directly from the cargo carrier.

2. Complete Inspection & Clearance:

   First, get the Entry Cargo Clearance Form from the inspection and quarantine authority, then file the customs declaration, and last, undergo inspection by the authority.

3. File Electronic Customs Data:

   Input all customs clearance data into the official Chinese customs electronic system.

4. Submit Physical Documents On-Site:

   Hand over physical copies of all required documents to on-site customs officers for review.

5. Customs Price Review:

   Customs maintains a database of imported goods prices. If your declared value is lower than the database average, the system will flag it—triggering a price review. You can pay a deposit to get goods released temporarily while the review proceeds, but you must ultimately accept the price Customs determines. Refusing may lead to strict future inspections, which are time-consuming but legally required.

6. Pay Duties & Taxes:

   Settle customs duties, VAT, and consumption taxes via an authorized bank.

7. Inspection & Cargo Release:

   Customs will either release goods immediately or after verifying they match your declaration. If discrepancies are found, you’ll either amend the declaration, amend it and pay additional taxes, or face a formal investigation—depending on the issue.

8. Collect Your Goods:

   Once you’ve paid all port fees (like storage or handling charges), you can pick up your goods.

9. Inspection & Quarantine Check:

   The inspection and quarantine authority verifies if packaging matches your declaration. For wooden crates, they’ll check for the IPPC mark—missing or unclear marks mean the packaging needs sanitary treatment. Passing this step gets you an Inspection and Quarantine Release Form.

10. Leave the Port:

    Use your Customs Release Note, Inspection and Quarantine Release Form, and Cargo Handover Form to exit the port and deliver goods to the designated warehouse.

At ports using the "clearance first, inspection later" model, you must store goods in a supervised warehouse approved by the inspection and quarantine authority. Non-compliance leads to severe penalties. Once warehoused, contact the authority immediately to schedule an inspection—you cannot sell or distribute goods until you have a valid Hygiene Certificate.

To apply for sanitary quarantine, you’ll need:

1. (1) Entry Cargo Inspection Declaration Form

2. (2) Inspection Declaration Power of Attorney

3. (3) International Trade Contract, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading

4. (4) Chinese label samples (for pre-packaged alcohol) and label filing certificate

5. (5) Certificate of Origin for imported alcohol

6. (6) Geographical Indication Certificate (for protected alcohol products)

7. (7) Supporting docs for any awards, honors, or certification marks on the goods

8. (8) Other documents required by the inspection and quarantine authority