Entering the Chinese Market Under a Direct Sales Contract
Comprehensive advisory for international manufacturers of raw commodities, agriculture, and industrial machinery: from national GB standards compliance and GACC plant approval to contracted distribution and port customs release.
5 Strategic Export Verticals to China
Agriculture
Milling & feed wheat, soybeans, crude/refined rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, oilseed meals.
Compliance with Chinese national standards GB 1351 (wheat) & GB 1532 (soy). Moisture <= 14%, foreign matter <= 1-2%, mycotoxin limits.
Bulk vessels (Handysize / Supramax 20,000 to 50,000 MT) or container block trains (50+ FCL).
Phytosanitary certificate, Non-GMO certificate, GAFTA / SGS pre-shipment inspection report.
Seafood
Atlantic & Pacific cod, haddock, king crab (live and frozen), pollock (H&G, fillets).
Continuous cold chain temperature regime (-18°C to -25°C) across all multimodal transfer stages.
From one 40ft refrigerated container (FCL, 24-26 MT) up to dedicated reefer vessels.
Mandatory vessel/facility registration in CIFER (GACC), Health Certificate, CIQ inspection report.
Energy Commodities
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), EN 590 diesel fuel, export crude grades, road bitumen.
ASTM / GB standards compliance, liquid bulk security, designated terminal discharge slots in China.
Tanker shipments (30,000 to 100,000 MT) on CIF China ports or FOB load port terms.
Import strictly via MOFCOM import quotas, refinery quality certs, SGS/Saybolt surveyors, DLC/SBLC.
Non-Ferrous Metals
Copper cathodes (M00k / Cu-ETP, 99.99% purity), copper wire rods, refined tin ingots.
LME/ShFE chemical purity specifications, corrosion-resistant packing. Rare earth elements excluded.
Commercial industrial consignments starting from 100 metric tons.
Mill test certificates, Alex Stewart / CCIC weight and spectroscopic survey report, L/C payment.
Machinery
Precision CNC machine tools, automated industrial lines, heavy mining units.
Chinese electrical safety compliance and CCC norms. Complete technical manuals in Chinese.
Project-specific supply tailored to buyer technical requirements.
China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) or exemption letter, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) protocol.
5-Step Roadmap to Launching Goods into China
Product Audit & GB Standards Classification
In-depth chemical, formulation, and packaging review against national GB standards. Identification of the precise 10-digit China HS Code, tariff rates, and non-tariff quarantine barriers.
CIFER (GACC) Facility Registration
Formal filing in the China Import Food Enterprise Registration system under GACC Decrees 248 and 249. Quality documentation audit (HACCP/ISO) and issuance of official China approval numbers.
Certification, Quarantine & Chinese Labeling
Adapting inner and outer packaging in compliance with GB 7718 (food) and GB 5296 (industrial goods). Obtaining CCC marks or CIQ entry permits.
Bilingual Contract & Documentary Letter of Credit
Structuring legally binding bilingual sales contracts under PRC law, stipulating Incoterms 2020 and CIETAC arbitration. Issuance of irrevocable confirmed L/Cs via tier-1 Chinese banks.
Alta Logistic Shipping & Port Clearance in China
Ocean freight or trans-border rail transit overseen by Alta Logistic. Electronic customs filing in Chinese destination ports, CIQ sampling, and release into free circulation.
Self-Diagnostic Export Readiness Index
Check applicable criteria to compute your dynamic Ready-to-Export Score in real time.
Regulatory & Settlement Queries
How long does GACC CIFER plant registration take?
Processing times vary by commodity risk tier. Low-risk items take 30 to 45 days. High-risk food categories (meat, seafood, dairy) requiring national competent authority recommendation typically require 60 to 180 days.
Which currencies are utilized for foreign trade settlements?
The primary and most resilient currency is the Chinese Yuan (RMB/CNY). We conduct payments via direct correspondent banking accounts, eliminating intermediary delays and conversion volatility.
Who performs quality inspection at loading and discharge ports?
At loading ports, accredited international surveyors (SGS, CCIC, GAFTA) issue quality and weight certificates. Upon discharge in China, customs CIQ inspectors draw samples before official release.
Does VELLES handle retail distribution inside mainland China?
VELLES International focuses exclusively on bulk B2B commercial transactions with industrial buyers, state entities, and major Chinese processors. We do not operate retail or e-commerce marketplaces.
Ready to structure your China supply contract?
Submit your commodity specifications and target volume. VELLES International experts will conduct an express preliminary review of Chinese import standards.