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I want to import Thai soy milk as an agent. What should I pay attention to in terms of compliance, logistics, and business? Is the business risk high?
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
To act as an import agent for Thai soy milk，first，you need to confirm the product's HS code (e.g。21069090 or 19019090，depending on the ingredients) and obtain the "Import Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit." If the soy milk meets the RCEP rules of origin，providing a FORM E can grant tariff preferences. Compliance risks focus on labeling (which must comply with GB 7718) and ingredients (e.g。protein content，additive compliance). If customs inspectors discover labeling errors or ingredient discrepancies during inspections，the goods will be detained. It is recommended to conduct pre-audits of labels and ingredient testing in advance to ensure the authenticity and validity of documents (e.g。certificates of origin，health certificates，bills of lading)，and to avoid false declarations.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
Transportation options include sea freight (Bangkok → Guangzhou/Shenzhen, 7-10 days) or land freight (China-Thailand Railway, faster but slightly more expensive). Incoterms are recommended as CIF (our company handles customs clearance) or DDP (all logistics costs covered by the freight forwarder). Logistics costs include sea freight fees (approximately USD 500-800 per 20-foot container) and customs clearance fees (USD 2,000-5,000 per shipment). Customs clearance requires a bill of lading, a Form E certificate of origin, a health certificate, and a label registration receipt. It is recommended to choose a freight forwarder with RCEP customs clearance experience and confirm document requirements in advance to avoid port detention fees due to document delays. Before transportation, ensure that the soy milk packaging is leak-proof (sea freight requires moisture-proof treatment) and pay attention to temperature control during land freight (not required for room-temperature soy milk).
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Director of Import & Export OperationsStart a Chat
When communicating with Thai suppliers, emphasize "long-term cooperation and stable purchasing volumes," and use letters of credit (to reduce risks for both parties) or TT + prepayment for payments. The contract should clearly define quality standards (e.g., protein ≥ 2.8g/100ml), inspection clauses (third-party inspection within 7 days of arrival), and breach of contract compensation (e.g., full refund and replenishment for quality issues). To build trust, conduct on-site factory inspections and require ISO22000 certification. For domestic customers, show customs declarations and quarantine certificates to highlight the "Thai-made" and "low-sugar/additive-free" selling points. To attract new customers, participate in food exhibitions and promote products on Douyin/Xiaohongshu, while adopting a differentiated positioning (e.g., targeting fitness enthusiasts and maternal and infant groups).