Sourcing Food, Tea & Snacks

--- title: "Sourcing Food, Tea & Snacks" summary: "Buying Chinese tea, Canned foods, and Candy. Export regulations." category: "guide" date: "2026-04-04" author: "Withyou Trip Sourcing Team" image: "/images/blog/sourcing-food-tea-snacks-hero.png" --- # 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.