Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping hotpot base ingredients from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Luxembourg by sea! Choose from FCL (Less than Container Load) options, specialize in food export operations, and handle customs clearance documents such as hygiene certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and certificates of origin. Double clearance and tax included, goods are transferred through Antwerp or Rotterdam ports, and transported directly by land to the entire territory of Luxembourg, with door-to-door delivery. Strictly control packaging leak prevention and EU food access standards. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days. Let the spiciness and freshness drift into the heart of Europe!

Hotpot seasoning is spreading to Europe with the trend of Chinese cuisine going global. As an important logistics and financial center in Europe, Luxembourg, with its superior geographical location and relaxed trade policies, is becoming an important gateway for Chinese products to enter the European market. The ingredients of hotpot base are complex, the admission is strict, and the documents are cumbersome. If one step goes wrong, the goods may be seized, returned, or even destroyed.

Andaxun International Logistics Company has been focusing on food shipping for more than ten years, relying on the advantages of Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen ports to create an efficient shipping channel for hotpot base materials from China to Luxembourg. We provide flexible options for FCL and LCL, one-stop booking, customs clearance, sea freight, double clearance and tax inclusive, door-to-door full chain service, allowing Chinese flavors to safely arrive in Luxembourg!

1、 Shipping price and delivery time of Shenzhen to Luxembourg hotpot base: one ticket, one negotiation, stable and reliable

We adhere to the personalized pricing model of "one ticket, one discussion", and match the best shipping company and route based on your specific cargo volume, bottom material category, ingredient characteristics, and shipping rhythm.

1. Price advantage:

-Tailored solution: match the most suitable shipping company and route based on cargo volume (full container/bulk cargo), composition, and other information

-Contracted shipowner resources: Long term cooperation with mainstream shipping companies such as COSCO, MSC, MSK, EMC, etc., with negotiated freight rates directly benefiting customers

-Transparent without concealment: The quotation includes ocean freight, port charges, food special operation fees, destination port customs clearance, tariffs, and delivery fees, all of which are clear at a glance

-Advantages of Double Clearance and Tax Protection: As a first tier freight forwarder for direct booking, our company provides Double Clearance and Tax inclusive Door to Door (DDP) services, including Chinese export customs clearance and European import customs clearance (including VAT and tariffs). Customers do not need to pay additional fees, avoiding tax risks

2. Timeliness guarantee:

Departing from ports in the Pearl River Delta (Yantian in Shenzhen/Nansha in Guangzhou/Dongguan Port), shipping by sea to major European ports such as Rotterdam and Hamburg, and then transferring by land to the entire territory of Luxembourg:

|FCL sea freight | 30-42 days | Sea freight takes about 25-35 days, customs clearance and inland transportation take about 5-7 days|

|LCL sea freight | 35-48 days | including time for cargo collection at the port of origin, unpacking and distribution at the destination port|

|Door to door journey | 40-50 days | Covering the entire territory of Luxembourg, including Luxembourg City and surrounding areas|

*It is recommended to book shipping 2-3 weeks in advance during the peak season (September December). The standard VAT rate in Luxembourg is 17%, and food products enjoy a super low tax rate of 3% (the lowest in the EU), greatly reducing import costs. *

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

The preparation of documents is the key to the success or failure of exporting hotpot base ingredients to Luxembourg. As a member state of the European Union, Luxembourg's import customs clearance process follows the EU's unified customs and food safety regulatory system.

1. The four 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 animal derived raw materials, and the hygiene certificate must be issued within 30 days before shipment. The butter base also needs to provide a heat treatment certificate (processing record of ≥ 70 ℃ for 30 minutes)

2. Plant quarantine certificate: Bottom materials containing dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mushrooms and other plant raw materials must be provided, involving testing for multiple indicators such as pesticide residues and fungal toxins

3. Health certificate and registration certificate for export food production enterprises: issued by customs or inspection and quarantine agencies, it proves that the food meets the hygiene standards of the exporting country, which is the entry certificate for exporting food

4. Composition analysis report and labeling: accurate to percentage content, with a focus on labeling preservatives and additives. The European Union requires additives to be labeled with an E number; The label must include information such as product name, ingredient list (including allergen bold warning), net content, shelf life, storage conditions, etc

2. Other essential documents:

-Commercial invoice: must specify the name, composition, quantity, unit price, and total price of the goods

-Certificate of Origin (CO or Form A): Used to enjoy tariff preferences

-Non GMO certification (English version): a mandatory requirement in the EU market

-Packing list and bill of lading

3. Luxembourg destination port customs clearance process (fully handled by our local cooperative customs clearance agency): Food imports must undergo sanitary and phytosanitary inspections at designated border control points (BCPs) designated by the European Union

|Importer filing | Ensure that importers complete certification filing with the Luxembourg food department | 2-3 weeks in advance|

|Pre review of documents | Check invoices, ingredient reports, hygiene certificates, plant quarantine certificates, etc. | 1-2 days|

|Customs declaration | Submit entry declaration in advance through the EU Import Control System (ICS2) | 2-5 days|

|Inspection and release | The food inspection rate is relatively high, which may involve physical sampling | Depending on the situation|

|Payment of taxes and fees | Payment of customs duties and 3% value-added tax (ultra-low tax rate for food) | Real time|

|Delivery | Luxembourg Domestic DPD/UPS/GLS Delivery | 1-2 Days|

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for Shenzhen to Luxembourg hotpot base: triple protection, strict adherence to standards

Shipping hotpot base ingredients by sea, leak proof packaging is the lifeline! The internal temperature of a sea freight container can reach 70 ℃ in summer, and the butter base material begins to leak oil when it exceeds 50 ℃.

First layer: Inner packaging sealing

-Vacuum bags must use double-layer aluminum foil composite film 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 inversion test before shipment: Hang half a bag of water upside down for 24 hours to verify sealing

Second layer: absorption and buffering

-Cover the vacuum bag with an aluminum foil bag and then put it into a PP plastic box ("nesting style" three-layer protection)

-Place food grade absorbent pads inside the box, and fill the gaps with EPE pearl cotton

-Wrap each bag of bottom material with EPE pearl cotton, and add temperature recording cards at the four corners inside the box

-The side of the cardboard box must be perforated to prevent bag swelling caused by temperature differences

Third layer: outer box and pallet

-The outer box is made of B-type corrugated cardboard, with a compressive strength of ≥ 800 pounds

-Six layers of I-shaped winding sealing box, with plastic corner protectors added to the edges and corners

-After sealing the box, it is considered qualified if it falls freely from a height of 1 meter and the items inside the box do not shift

-Spray the "Dry Food" and "Keep Cool" labels on the outer box

-Wooden pallets must have IPPC fumigation markings and be reinforced with wrapping film

4、 Notes on Shipping Hotpot Bottom Ingredients from Shenzhen to Luxembourg: Avoiding Four Core Risks

1. The red line of ingredients cannot be touched

-Absolute Forbidden Zone: Hotpot bases containing meat and dairy products belong to high-risk categories, and the European Union has strict restrictions on foods containing animal derived ingredients

-The base material containing butter must provide a veterinary hygiene certificate and heat treatment certificate to ensure that the butter source meets EU hygiene standards

-The EU requires allergens to be clearly labeled, and peanuts, soybeans, etc. should be bolded or marked with red boxes as warnings

2. Food access standards

-The EU requires the detection limit of aflatoxin to be ≤ 4 μ g/kg, which is three times stricter than the domestic standard

-If the hotpot base contains chili peppers, attention should be paid to the EU's limit requirements for pesticide residues (such as chlorpyrifos)

-The total number of bacterial colonies must comply with EU standards, and 7 out of the 12 base materials submitted for inspection in 2024 exceed the standard by more than 3 times

-Food contact materials must comply with EU Standard (EU) No 10/2011

3. Label language requirements

-The label must include information such as product name, ingredient list (including allergen bolded), net content, shelf life, storage conditions, etc

-Suggest using bilingual labels in French/German (official language of Luxembourg)

-The ingredient list must be arranged in descending order of content, using standardized names and not vaguely stating "spice"

-Any presence of any of the 14 major allergens must be highlighted in the ingredient list

-Suggest changing the product name to "Compound Seasoning Cream (Non Instant)" and "Butter" to "Refined Beef Fat" to avoid sensitive customs terms

4. Peak season and climate

-It is recommended to stock up 30 days in advance during the Christmas season from October to December

-European ports may be affected by severe weather during winter, resulting in a delay of 5-10 days on the voyage

-During the high temperature period in summer, special attention should be paid to temperature control when transporting oily products. It is recommended to choose refrigerated cabinets or place phase-change ice packs

5、 Shenzhen to Luxembourg hotpot base material sea freight Andaxun service process

① Consultation and booking (providing ingredient reports and cargo volume) → ② Entry security inspection (Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse, checking packaging) → ③ Export customs declaration+inspection and quarantine (synchronous operation) → ④ Shipping to European basic ports (Rotterdam/Hamburg) → ⑤ Land transportation to Luxembourg+Double Clearance tax payment (paying customs duties on behalf of others+3% VAT) → ⑥ Delivery throughout Luxembourg

Andaxun International Logistics - specializing in food export sea freight, providing escort for your hotpot base exports to Luxembourg! Welcome to call for exclusive solutions!

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-Phone: 0755-2968 6566

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

-Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, food export, double clearance tax included

*(Note: The EU recommends preparing compliance documents 1-2 months in advance for food exports. The above information is for reference only and subject to actual operation.)*