Description: We specialize in sea freight of hotpot base materials from China to Czech Republic, providing flexible loading options for FCL and LCL shipments from Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen. We undertake booking, customs clearance, EU food access consultation, tax inclusive double clearance, and door-to-door delivery without the need for the consignee to handle import customs clearance throughout the entire process. Professional handling of temperature control and leak proof packaging for oil products to avoid maritime inspection risks. Assist hot pot brands in expanding into the Central and Eastern European markets, with transparent prices and stable delivery times. Welcome to inquire for customized logistics solutions!

Hotpot base carries the Sichuan cuisine culture and has a high level of attention in the global Chinese food market. As an important gateway for the EU to enter and exit from the east and west, the Czech Republic's Prague International Airport and central logistics hub can efficiently radiate the entire Central and Eastern European market. But the threshold for exporting food to the EU is extremely high - animal quarantine is required for butter, plant quarantine is required for mushrooms, and additives must comply with EU regulations. Any problem in any link may result in the entire batch of goods being seized or even destroyed. Andaxun International Logistics has been deeply involved in food shipping for more than ten years, relying on the three major sources of goods in Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen to provide one-stop services including FCL and LCL, double clearance and tax inclusive, and door-to-door service, allowing authentic Sichuan cuisine to safely arrive in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, Czech Republic!

1、 Shipping price and delivery time of hot pot base materials from Shenzhen to Czech Republic: one ticket, one negotiation, direct to Central and Eastern Europe

Andaxun insists on personalized pricing based on "one vote, one discussion". Based on your cargo volume (bulk cargo in full container load), base material composition (including butter, mushrooms, bone meal, etc.), shipping time, and matching with the best shipping company (COSCO, MSC, MSK, EMC, etc.) and route, we provide a full package quotation: sea freight+food special operation fee+miscellaneous fees at the port of origin+destination port customs clearance+tariffs+Czech VAT+delivery fee, with no hidden charges.

Timeframe reference (Shenzhen Yantian/Guangzhou Nansha/Dongguan Port → Hamburg Port (European basic port)/or direct route to Czech Republic via land):

|FCL sea freight | 28-40 days | Sea freight takes approximately 25-35 days, with major European ports (Hamburg/Rotterdam) taking 3-5 days for onshore transfer to the Czech Republic|

|LCL sea freight | 32-45 days | including cargo collection at the port of origin, unpacking and distribution at the destination port, and land transfer|

|Door to door journey | 38-50 days | Covering all cities in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, etc|

It is recommended to book shipping 2-3 weeks in advance during the peak season (September December). Czech Republic is a member state of the European Union, with a standard VAT rate of 21%, and most food products are subject to a low tax rate of 15%.

2、 Customs clearance documents and procedures for sea freight of Shenzhen to Czech hotpot base materials:

1. Eight core documents are indispensable and must be fully prepared:

Czech Customs strictly implements the EU food import system and conducts extremely strict inspections of imported food documents. Incomplete documents may result in detention or even rejection.

1. Veterinary hygiene certificate: The base material containing animal derived ingredients such as butter, chicken oil, bone soup powder, etc. must be provided to prove the safety of the raw material source, and the certificate must be issued within 30 days before shipment

2. Heat treatment certificate: A processing record of ≥ 70 ℃ for 30 minutes must be provided for the base material containing butter

3. Plant quarantine certificate: Ingredients containing dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mushrooms and other plant materials must be provided

4. Registration certificate and hygiene certificate for export food production enterprises: Entry certificate for the production enterprise to export food

5. Ingredient analysis report: issued by a third-party organization, accurately indicating the butter content, capsaicin content, type and content of additives, and cannot be written as "spice" in general

6. Certificate of Origin: CO or FORM A (for tariff reduction and reference purposes)

7. Non GMO Certificate (English version, notarized)

8. Commercial invoice and packing list: The invoice must specify the composition and content

2. Additional requirement from Czech Customs: For food containing animal derived ingredients such as butter and bone soup, the Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Agency (SZPI) has the right to conduct a second inspection when entering the Czech Republic through third-party borders (such as Polish/German ports). Generally, document review is completed within one working day, but suspicious goods will be required to undergo safety and hygiene testing, which takes 3-5 working days.

3. Czech destination port customs clearance process (fully handled by our local cooperative customs clearance agent):

1. Importer filing: Ensure that importers complete food import filing with Czech Customs and SZPI, and provide EORI number

2. Pre review of documents: Submit a complete set of documents for pre review 3-5 days before the arrival of the goods at the port. Any problems found can be corrected in advance

3. ICS2 entry declaration: Electronic entry information must be submitted at least 24 hours before the goods arrive at the EU border

4. Dual release by customs and port quarantine: Customs verifies documents, and SZPI conducts on-site inspection or inspection based on the product risk level

5. Tax payment release: Proxy payment of customs duties (average 0% -15% for food products)+15% value-added tax (preferential tax rate for food products)

6. Delivery within Czech Republic: DPD/UPS/GLS delivery throughout the country

HS code prompt: Hotpot seasoning is generally classified under 2103.9090 (compound seasoning). ⚠️ Attention: If the meat content is high, it may be classified as 1602 (meat products), and the tax number and regulatory conditions are completely different. It is uncertain whether it is necessary to make a classification pre ruling in advance.

4. EU Food Labeling Mandatory Requirements (Important!):

Export to Czech Republic requires the use of Czech or English labels, which must include: product name, ingredient list (with additive label E number), 14 major allergen categories (peanuts, soybeans, gluten, etc. must be highlighted in bold/red boxes), net content (exact value), production date and shelf life, storage conditions, and country of origin. It is recommended to use "compound seasoning paste (not ready to eat)" for the product name to avoid sensitive word reviews caused by "hot pot base ingredients".

3、 Eight essential documents that must be prepared: Packaging requirements: Three layer protection, strict adherence to standards

Sea freight containers can experience high temperatures of up to 70 ℃ in summer and continue to shake. For high oil hot pot base materials, inadequate packaging sealing can result in leakage and contamination of the entire container, posing a risk of complete batch destruction.

|First layer: Inner bag sealing | Double layer aluminum foil vacuum packaging bag is used, with a thickness of ≥ 0.1mm; after heat sealing, it is immediately cold pressed for 10 seconds to prevent the butter from expanding due to heat. Reverse osmosis test: Hang half a bag of water upside down for 24 hours to verify the sealing.  |

|Second layer: absorption and buffering | vacuum bag wrapped in leak proof aluminum foil bag, with food grade oil absorbing pad (capable of absorbing 200% of leaked liquid) and EPE pearl cotton filling the gaps inside the box, leaving 5% expansion space for the box body; Make breathable holes on the side of the cardboard box to prevent the bag from swelling due to temperature differences. The outer box is marked with the "KEEP COOL/DRY FOOD" logo.  |

|Third layer: Outer box and pallet (choose one of the two) | The outer box is made of B-type corrugated board with a compressive strength of ≥ 800 pounds, using the "H" sealing method and plastic corner protectors. If palletizing is required: IPPC marked wooden pallets that comply with ISPM 15 fumigation standards must be used, with double fixation of wrapping film and strapping.  |

4、 Notes on Shipping Hotpot Bottom Ingredients from Shenzhen to Czech Republic: Avoiding Five Core Risks

1. Ingredient Red Line and Special Certification: Bottom materials containing animal derived ingredients such as butter and chicken oil must provide a veterinary hygiene certificate and heat treatment certificate. Failure to provide this certificate will result in the return of the product. Mushrooms containing mushrooms must provide a phytosanitary certificate. The European Union has implemented extremely strict import restrictions on the base materials of meat products (such as beef sauce and meat pellets), and it is recommended to avoid them. At the same time, in 2026, the European Union has released a multi-year pesticide residue control plan for 2027-2029, which involves continuous sampling of aflatoxins and pesticide residues (such as chlorpyrifos) from plant-based materials such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.

2. Temperature control and peak season stocking: It is recommended to choose a constant temperature refrigerated container (set at 15-25 ℃) or place phase-change ice packs in a regular container for summer sea freight. It is recommended to stock up 45 days in advance during the European Christmas season from October to December; During the autumn and winter seasons, railway/road transportation between China and Europe may be affected by ice and snow weather, resulting in a delay of 3-7 days for card flights.

3. HS code and declaration strategy: ⛔ Be sure to avoid blindly filling soup ingredients or other categories that may cause a surge in tariffs! It is recommended to declare the commercial invoice amount at a 70% discount from the market price (to avoid triggering customs valuation risks), but it should not deviate too much from the industry's average price. It is recommended to keep the value of a single shipment below € 149.99 (excluding customs duties below € 150).

4. Label pre-approval and compliance: All labels, warning words, ingredient descriptions, and nutritional labeling must be pre approved in advance to avoid 98% of label returns. The ingredient content must be completely consistent with the ingredient analysis report and must not be contradictory.

5. Strict prevention of discrepancies in document consistency: The composition and content labeling of ingredients on ingredient reports, labels, commercial invoices, and packing lists must be absolutely consistent, which is a key verification item for Czech customs clearance.

5、 Shenzhen to Czech Republic Hotpot Bottom Material Shipping Andaxun Service Process

① Consultation and booking (providing ingredient reports and cargo volume. Food products involve foreign registration, it is recommended to confirm customer qualifications in advance) → ② Warehouse security inspection (Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse, checking packaging sealing and label compliance) → ③ Export customs declaration+inspection and quarantine (synchronous operation) → ④ Shipping to European basic ports (Hamburg/Rotterdam) → ⑤ Land transportation to Czech Republic+Double Clearance tax payment (paying customs duties on behalf of others+low tax rate of 15% VAT) → ⑥ Delivery throughout Czech Republic.

Andaxun International Logistics - specializing in food export sea freight, providing one-stop service from Shenzhen to Czech Republic for hot pot bottom material sea freight, including tax and double clearance, and door-to-door service. With ten years of experience, we safeguard the Central and Eastern European markets. First hand cabin+compliant operation, welcome to call for exclusive quotation!

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-Contact phone number: 0755-2968 6566

-Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, food export, dangerous goods transportation, double clearance and tax package

*(Note: The EU recommends preparing compliance documents and foreign filing procedures 1-2 months in advance for food exports. The above information is for reference only, and specific transportation plans and costs are subject to actual confirmation at the time of booking.)*