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.