Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping hotpot base ingredients from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Italy by sea! Choose from FCL (Less than Container Load) options, specialize in food export operations, and handle hygiene certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and certificates of origin. Double clear and tax inclusive direct delivery to Genoa and La Spezia ports, door-to-door delivery to Rome, Milan, Turin and other cities. Strictly control packaging leak prevention and EU access standards, support constant temperature cabinet transportation. The price is negotiable and the delivery time is 30-45 days. Let the rich Sichuan flavor waft through Apennine!

Hotpot seasoning is becoming a new business card for Chinese cuisine going global, and Italy, as a major hub of European culinary culture, has seen an increasing acceptance of Chinese seasonings year by year. In 2025, China's exports of seasonings to Italy will increase significantly year-on-year, with broad market prospects. But exporting food to the EU is not an easy task - hotpot base ingredients are complex, contain butter that requires animal quarantine, contain mushrooms that require a phytosanitary certificate, additives must comply with EU regulations, and any slight deviation may result in rejection. The Italian customs have extremely strict scrutiny on food imports, and in 2026, they will strengthen import inspections for non EU countries. 51% of agricultural and food product imports will be inspected in non EU countries, and goods containing animal derived ingredients will not only take longer to review customs clearance documents, but also have a much higher risk of being detained due to inspection than ordinary goods.

Andaxun International Logistics has been deeply involved in food shipping for more than ten years, relying on the three major source distribution centers in Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen to provide you with full container/less than container load (FCL), double clearance tax inclusive, and door-to-door one-stop services, allowing spicy and fresh flavors to safely arrive in Rome, Milan, and Naples!

1、 Shipping price and delivery time from Shenzhen to Italian hotpot base: one ticket, one negotiation, direct to Apennine

We adhere to personalized pricing based on your cargo volume (FCL/LCL), composition characteristics, packaging specifications, etc., and match the best shipping company (COSCO, MSC, EMC, etc.) and route to provide a full package quotation: ocean freight+food special operation fee+port of origin miscellaneous fees+destination port customs clearance+customs duties+Italian VAT+delivery fee, without hidden charges.

1. Timeframe reference (Shenzhen Yantian/Guangzhou Nansha/Dongguan Port → major ports in Italy → entire Italy):

|Full container sea freight | 28-42 days | Direct shipping takes about 25-35 days, customs clearance and inland transshipment take about 3-7 days|

|LCL sea freight | 32-47 days | including cargo collection at the port of origin, unpacking and distribution at the destination port|

|Door to door journey | 35-50 days | Covering major cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, etc|

*It is recommended to book shipping 2-3 weeks in advance during the peak season (September December). The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%, and most foods enjoy a low tax rate of 10% -15%. *

Route suggestion: For goods destined for northern Italy (Milan, Turin, Venice), it is recommended to clear customs through Genoa or La Spezia ports before land transportation; Southern goods are recommended to enter through the port of Naples.

2、 Shenzhen to Italy Hotpot Bottom Shipping Customs Clearance Documents and Processes: Six Core Documents, None Can Be Missing

Italian customs and the Italian Health Agency (Ministero della Salute) have jointly implemented strict control over imported food, and goods containing animal derived ingredients will trigger mandatory inspections. The composite food imported from China has been reported by the EU Food and Feed Rapid Warning System due to the detection of illegal addition of animal derived ingredients, with Italy being the highest notified country. Therefore, document preparation is the key to success or failure.

1. The six core documents that must be prepared are:

1. Veterinary hygiene certificate: Bottom materials containing animal ingredients such as butter must be provided to prove the safety of the raw material source, and the certificate must be issued within 30 days before shipment, while also reflecting the slaughterhouse registration number

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: Bottom materials containing dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mushrooms and other plant raw materials must be provided, involving pesticide residue and fungal toxin testing

4. Health certificate and ingredient analysis report: issued by Chinese customs or inspection and quarantine institutions; The composition analysis report must be issued by a third-party testing agency, accurately indicating the butter content, type and content of additives, and cannot contain vague words such as "spice"

5. Certificate of Origin: CO or Form A, used to enjoy tariff preferences

6. Commercial invoice and packing list: The invoice must specify the composition and content in detail, and the packing list must indicate the gross and net weight, as well as the number of packages

The EU Common Health Entry Document (CHED) requires that CHED is a unified health certificate for animal and plant products and food entering the EU market, which must be declared in advance through the TRACES system before the goods arrive at the EU border. If CHED is rejected, the goods face risks of demurrage, return or even destruction.

2. Double clearance process for Italian destination port (our local cooperative customs clearance agency handles the entire process):

|Importer registration | Ensure that importers complete the food import registration with the Italian Health Agency, providing EORI number and Italian VAT number | 2-3 weeks in advance|

|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, and verify key documents such as the certificate of origin, health certificate, and analysis report | 1-2 days|

|CHED Declaration | Submit general health entry documents in advance through the TRACES system, including animal derived ingredients, and also submit CHED-A | 1 day|

|Customs+health double inspection | Customs review documents, health bureau conducts random inspections based on risk (including high inspection rates for animal source goods) | 3-7 days|

|Tax payment release | Proxy payment of customs duties (0% -15%)+value-added tax (10% -15% for food) | Real time|

|Delivery | GLS/BRT/DPD delivery in Italy | 1-2 days|

3. Mandatory requirements for food labeling in Italy (Important!):

-Labels must be in Italian, which is a mandatory requirement of the EU Food Information Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 and Italian Regulation 231/17

-Must indicate: product name, ingredient list (additives must be labeled with E number), 14 major categories of allergens (must be bolded or specially labeled), net content, shelf life, storage conditions, country of origin. The ingredient list should be arranged in descending order of content

-The food name must accurately reflect the true attributes of the product. It is recommended to use "Salsa condiments per cottura" (cooking sauce) to avoid directly using words such as "Hot Pot Base" that may trigger associations with drug regulators

-The font size shall not be less than 1.2mm

>Special reminder: Italy has MOCA (Materiali e Oggetti a Contatto con gli Alimenti) regulations for food contact materials that are independent of the European Union. If the inner packaging bag or outer box comes into direct contact with food, even if it has obtained EU general certification, it may still be required to provide MOCA compliance documents.

HS code prompt: Generally classified as 2103.9090 (seasoning), if the meat content is high, it is recommended to classify as 1602. The tax number and regulatory conditions are completely different, and it is necessary to make a classification pre ruling in advance if uncertain.

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for Shenzhen to Italy hotpot base: triple leak proof, heat-resistant and moisture-proof

The internal temperature of sea freight containers can reach 70 ℃ in summer, and continuous shaking during the voyage is a severe test of packaging sealing. The packaging must achieve:

First layer: Inner bag seal

-Adopting double-layer aluminum foil vacuum packaging bag, with a thickness of ≥ 0.1mm

-Immediately cool press for 10 seconds after heat sealing to prevent the butter from expanding due to heat

-Perform inverted leakage testing for each batch (hang 50 ℃ warm water upside down for 24 hours)

-Liquid and powder goods must use leak proof packaging: sealed cans/barrels must have screw caps and sealing rings at the mouth, and an external leak proof bag should be used

Second layer: absorption and buffering

-Vacuum bag jacket with leak proof aluminum foil bag, and food grade oil absorbing pad placed inside the box

-Fill the gaps with EPE pearl cotton and reserve 5% expansion space in the box

-Make breathable holes on the side of the cardboard box to prevent bag swelling caused by temperature differences

-The outer box of liquid seasoning should be labeled with "liquid"

Third layer: outer box and pallet

-Choose B-type corrugated cardboard with a compressive strength of ≥ 800 pounds for the outer box, using the "I" letter sealing method and corner protectors

-Spray the "KEEP COOL" and "DRY FOOD" labels on the outer box

-Use wooden pallets that comply with ISPM 15 fumigation standards, with double fixation of wrapping film and strapping

4、 Shipping precautions for Shenzhen to Italy hotpot base materials by sea: avoid five core risks

1. The red line of ingredients cannot be touched

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 return or destruction. Mushrooms containing mushrooms must provide a phytosanitary certificate. Special warning: The European Union has implemented extremely strict import restrictions on the base materials of meat containing products (such as beef meatballs and ham meatballs). In 2025, Italian customs destroyed 82 boxes of self heating hotpot containing meat ingredients. Honey, red dates and other agricultural and forestry products are strictly prohibited from entering the country, and violation will result in a fine starting at € 30000.

2. Pesticide residues and aflatoxin

The EU will strengthen the inspection of imported food in 2026, with a particular focus on pesticide residues and food and feed safety issues. Hot pot base materials containing chili and Sichuan peppercorns must pay attention to the detection limit of aflatoxin ≤ 4 μ g/kg (three times stricter than domestic standards), and pesticide residues (such as chlorpyrifos) must also comply with EU limit standards.

3. Temperature control and peak season stocking

The Mediterranean route will continue to experience high temperatures from July to September. It is recommended to choose a constant temperature refrigerated container (set at 18-22 ℃) or place heat absorbing phase-change ice packs in a regular container for summer shipping. It is recommended to stock up 45 days in advance during the Christmas season from October to December.

4. EORI and VAT compliance

Importers must hold an Italian EORI number and VAT number, and foreign companies wishing to legally import commercial goods must also obtain an EORI number. It is recommended to keep the value of a single shipment below € 149 to avoid customs duties and effectively reduce customs clearance costs. If the customer does not have local qualifications, our company can assist in arranging for a legal importer within Italy to handle the clearance.

5. Bottom line of file consistency

The ingredients and contents on the ingredient report, label, invoice, and packing list must be completely consistent, and there must be no vague descriptions such as "secret spices". The strict scrutiny of product names and ingredients by Italian customs has a long history, and it is not uncommon for customs assessments to be raised due to non-standard ingredient descriptions. Suggest using the product name 'Compound Seasoning Cream (Non Instant)'.

5、 Shenzhen to Italy Hotpot Bottom Shipping Andaxun Service Process

① Consultation and booking (providing ingredient reports and cargo volume, confirming the qualifications of foreign importers) → ② Warehouse security inspection (Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse, verifying packaging sealing and label compliance) → ③ Export customs declaration+inspection and quarantine (synchronous operation) → ④ Shipping to major ports in Italy → ⑤ Double clearance+tax payment (paying tariffs and low VAT rates on behalf of others) → ⑥ Delivery throughout Italy

Andaxun International Logistics - specializes in food shipping and provides door-to-door services for shipping hot pot base materials from Shenzhen to Italy, including tax and double clearance. With first-hand cabin space, compliant operations, and double clearance tax, we have ten years of experience to provide protection. Welcome to call for exclusive solutions!

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-Contact phone number: 0755-2968 6566

-Company 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 above information is for reference only, and actual operation shall prevail. The EU recommends preparing compliance documents and foreign filing 1-2 months in advance for food exports, and booking dangerous goods 10 days in advance.)*