Home?Food & Beverage? Three Pitfalls in San Miguel Beer Import Agency - Avoid Them with My 20 Years of Experience
為什么你的啤酒集裝箱總在海關(guān)”卡殼”?
In 2018, I handled a typical case: A new importer declaredSan Miguel Beer Red Horse Series申報(bào)為”麥芽飲料”,導(dǎo)致整柜貨物滯留海關(guān)37天。這個(gè)價(jià)值25萬美元的教訓(xùn)告訴我們,商品歸類直接影響清關(guān)效率。
Complete Process Analysis of San Miguel Beer Importation
Original Manufacturer Authorization Verification:
Require suppliers to provide documents issued by San Miguel Brewery PhilippinesOriginal letter of authorization
Verify consistency between product models on the authorization letter and purchase contract
Misunderstandings in Tariff Calculation:
Current comprehensive tax rate for beer is approximately 46% (including customs duty, VAT, and excise tax)
Common mistake: Neglecting specific taxation based on malt concentration (5 yuan/liter)
Key points for temperature-controlled logistics:
Recommended shipping route from Philippines to Guangzhou12℃ constant temperature container
Record temperature changes every 6 hours and retain electronic proof
Three details experienced customs brokers wont tell you
Last year handled a typical dispute for a Shenzhen client: due toBottle cap sealing defectsResulting in a whole container of beer losing pressure, successfully claimed compensation through the following process:
Immediately apply for SGS third-party on-site inspection
Document video evidence of leakage in unopened state
Initiate quality dispute clause according to international trade terms
Cost comparison of San Miguel Beer importation through different channels
Import method
Direct FCL shipment
Hong Kong transshipment
Bonded warehouse storage
Unit cost per bottle
¥8.2
¥9.1
¥8.6
Capital occupation cycle
45 days
28 days
15 days
When beer meets cultural differences
Once had a client who insisted onChinese New Year peak seasonImported San Miguel Christmas limited edition encountered poor sales. Recommendations:
Philippine version packaging text must comply with GB7714 standard
Festival edition products should be stocked at least 120 days in advance for import
Chinese back labels must include alcohol content conversion values
(Data in this article is based on the latest announcement from China Customs in 2025. Actual operations should comply with customs regulations at the time of declaration.)