A Taste of China: Sourcing Food

Phase 3.

1. Key Categories

  • Tea: Green, Black, Puer, Oolong.
  • Canned: Tomato paste, Mushrooms, Peaches.
  • Snacks: Spicy gluten (Latiao), Nuts.

2. Regulations

  • CIQ Certificate: Mandatory sanitary certificate for export.
  • FDA Registration: Mandatory for USA import.

3. Production Hubs

  • Fujian/Yunnan: Tea.
  • Shandong: Garlic/Vegetables.

Summary

Tea is the safest bet for beginners. It has high value-to-weight ratio and long shelf life.