Frequently asked questions about shipping wine abroad

When you ship wine internationally by air, several specific documents are
required to guarantee a compliant and secure shipment:

• Commercial Invoice : This document lists information about the seller, the buyer,
  as well as the products shipped. It is essential for customs formalities and
  tracking of the shipment.
• Required to have the complete address of the recipient, a telephone number of the
  country and email of the recipient
• Air bill (Airway Bill): This document issued by the airline or
  the freight forwarder details the information on the flight, the contents of the package and the modalities of
  transport. It also serves as proof of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the
  air carrier.
• Customs and origin certificates: These documents are essential for compliance
  import and export customs. Depending on the country of destination, it may be
  necessary to provide a certificate of origin (proving that the wine comes from a region)
  specific) or a health certificate attesting that the wine complies with standards
  foodstuffs in force.
• Insurance certificate: Although Pelican Air Services does include damage insurance
  in its services, an additional insurance certificate may be provided as
  guarantee, according to the needs of the shipper.
• Alcohol-specific documents (DAE, DSA, etc.): According to regulations
  local, especially in the European Union, documents such as the DAE (Document
  Administrative (Electronic) or the DSA (Simplified Accompanying Document) can
  be necessary to transport wine under the suspension of excise duties.
• Aviation safety formalities: The air transport of wine is subject to standards
  strict security regulations, because wine is a fragile commodity, sometimes considered to be
  sensitive due to its alcohol level. Pelican Air Services ensures compliance with all
  aviation safety requirements

Note: Pelican Air Services takes care of the preparation and management of all these documents
for you, simplifying the shipping process.

The Electronic Administrative Document (DAE) is a dematerialized document used for the
intra-Community transport of wines under a regime of suspension of duties. It replaces the DSA
for shipments within the European Union via the EMCS system (Excise Movement and
Control System). This electronic document allows tax authorities to track the
movement of excisable products.
It is mainly used between wine professionals.

Each country has specific customs duties and taxes on alcohol imports. He
It is important to find out about the regulations of the destination country to avoid
additional costs at the reception. Pelican Air Services makes this process easier for you
providing a clear estimate of shipping costs including taxes and duties.
The amount of duties is broken down into fixed duties (customs clearance) and variable duties
depending on various parameters according to the regulations of the destination country, value of
merchandise, volume, alcohol level etc...

To ship wine to the United States, it is necessary to comply with the regulations of
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These requirements are intended to ensure that products
imported products meet American safety and quality standards.

• Pre-registration: Any business that wants to export wine to the states-
  Unis must register its establishment with the FDA. This allows the agency to track the origin of products and to ensure their traceability.
• Compliant labelling: Wine bottles must be labelled in accordance with
  FDA rules, with information such as alcohol content, list of
  ingredients, and the geographical origin of the wine.
• Health certification: Although mainly applicable to food products
  perishable, some wines may require certificates of conformity to guarantee
  that they meet American health standards.
• Prior import notification: Before wine entered the United States, a
  advance notification must be submitted to FDA to inform of the arrival of
  food goods. This allows the agency to better monitor and control
  imports.

Pelican Air Services takes care of all these formalities to ensure a compliant delivery.
with the regulations of the country receiving the delivery.

Packaging plays a key role in protecting your bottles while they're in transit.
Pelican Air Services uses specific reinforced packaging to guarantee the safety of
bottles throughout the transport, and offers damage insurance included in the
service.

Some countries have specific restrictions on the import of drinks.
alcoholics. For example, importing wine into Saudi Arabia is strictly forbidden or
authorized provided that the consignee is a licensed importer
of importing alcohol, while other countries may limit the quantity of wine that can be
imported for personal use.

All types of wines can be shipped, whether still wines or sparkling wines
or natural sweet wines. However, it is important to check if some countries have
specific restrictions concerning certain types of wine.

Pelican Air Services offers a real-time tracking service for all shipments.
Thanks to our platform, you can follow the evolution of your shipment at each stage, from
from collection to transport until delivery to your end customer.

Some countries have specific restrictions on the import of drinks.
alcoholics. For example, importing wine into Saudi Arabia is strictly forbidden or
authorized provided that the consignee is a licensed importer
of importing alcohol, while other countries may limit the quantity of wine that can be
imported for personal use.

Pelican Air Services offers a complete solution for the international shipping of wine,
adapted to the needs of individuals and professionals alike:

Main services:

• Safe international wine shipping.
• Complete logistics including collection from the producer, reinforced packaging,
  customs clearance, and delivery to the customer's home.
• Calculation of shipping costs and taxes in real time using our application
  innovative.
• Management of customs formalities to simplify shipments.

Competitive advantages:

• Expertise in international customs and administrative rules, guaranteeing
  fast and unsurprising deliveries.
• Innovative application that facilitates transactions and automates customs formalities.
• Special reinforced and environmentally friendly packaging, guaranteeing the
  bottle safety.
• Personalized service available 7 days a week to answer all requests.
• Flexibility for all types of volumes and shipping formats, whether you are sending one or
  several boxes.
• Damage insurance included for each shipment, offering peace of mind
  maximum.

Shipping process:

• Collection: A Pelican driver collects the packages directly from the professionals of
  wine (vineyards, castles, cellars).
• Secure packaging: Use of reinforced packaging designed by Pelican for
  protect bottles during transport.
• Management of customs formalities: Pelican takes care of the complete management of
  formalities, including the payment of customs duties.
• Duty Paid Delivery (DDP): Packages are delivered to over 60 countries, with
  the assurance that there will be no additional costs for recipients.

Target customers:

• Individuals: For sending wine personally or when traveling abroad.
• Wine professionals: Vineyards, castles, wineries, and any company working in
  the wine industry.
• International customers during wine tourism visits: Allows wines to be shipped
  directly to customers encountered during vineyard visits.
• Geographic coverage: Pelican Air Services serves over 60 countries across the
  world, offering fast and secure delivery.

Important note: Customs regulations and required documentation may vary depending on
countries and are subject to change. We recommend that you always check the
current specific requirements for your destination. Pelican Air Services remains yours
ready to provide you with the most up-to-date information and manage the entire process
for you.