Quick answer
What's the difference between 1039 market procurement trade and 9810 cross-border B2B exports from China, and which one should I use for mixed-container food imports?
DDT operates inside Dongwang International Food Market — Guangzhou's largest food wholesale hub. DDT operates inside Dongwang International Food Market — one of China's officially registered 1039 trade pilots. We've shipped 669 1039 declarations across 17 countries. This article explains when 1039 is the right call vs when 9810 makes sense for buyers.
Background
This question comes up regularly from overseas buyers researching China-based sourcing options. The short version: there's no one-size-fits-all answer, but the trade-offs are well understood and we've documented them across 669 customs declarations to 17 countries.
What it means for buyers
When you're choosing between sourcing approaches, the practical levers are: (a) minimum order quantity per SKU, (b) which certifications the supplier already holds, (c) whether one consolidator handles export customs end-to-end, and (d) whether the price you pay already includes the Chinese export tax refund.
How DDT handles this
We work with 568 verified merchants inside Dongwang International Food Market in Guangzhou. As a registered 1039 trade pilot, we ship mixed containers (multiple SKUs, multiple merchants) to 17 countries — across SEA, GCC, Africa, Russia, and South America. 669 customs declarations to date.
Buyers send us a product list with target quantities and destination port. We respond with FOB Guangzhou, CIF destination, and DDP pricing within 48 hours, including merchant coordination and Chinese export customs handling.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1039 only available at certain Chinese markets?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Can I mix multiple suppliers in one 1039 declaration?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
What's the typical customs clearance time for 1039 goods?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Do I get an export tax refund under 1039?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Can 9810 replace 1039 for small overseas buyers?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Get a quote
Email [email protected] with your product list and target quantities. Reply within 48 hours.