Greetings all, I would like to import wine for trade and exhibition. Since i wont open a store where i keep the wine, we would also like to work with a current permit holder to facilitate the Millennium Development Goal Number of 8 which encourages Global partnership. I will be happy if we are linked to few import permit holders based in the United State of America. Wine will be coming from South Africa
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW
I am not entirely clear as to your purpose or the global partnership you mention. Do I assume correctly that you are a wine producer? Are you in fact trying to have your wine imported in the US? If so, you should research importers, perhaps starting with those who are already focused on South African wine. You will find an extensive list on the website of Wines of South Africa USA (wosa.us). The process will require a fair amount of time to contact all the possible companies to find one who might be interested in becoming your exclusive US agent, or perhaps to secure multiple regional importers. Is that what you mean by linking with "a few import permit holders"? As you will see as you begin the research process, there are already many brands of South African wine on the US market, so you'll need to convince a potential importer of the merits of your brand based on factors such as its reputation on the Cape, quality, value, packaging and marketing support. It always helps to have won medals at wine competitions and to have strong reviews and scores from noted journalists.
