What essential qualifications are needed for agency export of clean products?

According to the latest Announcement No. 58 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the following core documents are required for agency export of Gan Jing products:

• Qualifications of Production Enterprises
  • Business license (business scope includes related products)
  • Sanitation license (applicable to food/cosmetic products)
  • CE/FDA certification (mandatory certification for target markets)
• Trade qualification documents
  • Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators
  • Customs consignee registration certificate
  • Certificate of origin (recommended to apply for RCEP preferential certificate)

How to accurately declare HS codes for clean products?

Taking a plant extract Gan Jing product as an example, special attention should be paid to:

• Declare specific tariff codes according to ingredient content (e.g. 1302.1990)
• ProvideIngredient Analysis Report(Requires third-party testing agency seal)
• Declaration elements must include: processing method, usage description, packaging specifications

What core capabilities should export agency service providers possess?

Recommend evaluating service providers from three dimensions:

• Compliance Capacity
  • Familiarize with target country labeling regulations (e.g. EU CLP regulations)
  • Possess AEO certification qualification
• Logistics network
  • Destination portCustoms clearanceCapabilities (especially US FDA, EU REACH)
  • Special transportation solutions (e.g. cold chain logistics)
• Risk control
  • Provide full-process cargo insurance
  • Document pre-review system

What common risks need to be prevented in export agency services?

According to the World Customs Organizations 2025 risk warning, focus on:

• Intellectual property infringement (especially for patented formula products)
• Customs classification disputes (recommended to apply for advance rulings)
• Anti-dumping risks (monitor Ministry of Commerce warning information)

How to optimize the cost structure of agency exports?

Recommended adoptionFull-process cost matrix analysis method:

• Utilize free trade agreements for tariff reduction (e.g. RCEP average 25% reduction)
• Combined applicationTrade terms(Recommended FOB+CIF hybrid model)
• Declaration strategy optimization (rational use ofExport tax refundpolicies)

How to handle customs inspections when they occur?

Proposal to establishProfessional agencies should provide:

• Primary response: Provide complete technical documents (including MSDS)
• Intermediate response: Apply for third-party testing (recommend international agencies like SGS)
• Advanced response: Initiate legal relief procedures (requires prior agreement on agency terms)

What special attention is needed for exports to emerging markets?

For emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Middle East:

• Religious taboo review (e.g. halal certification)
• Localized labeling requirements (minimum 3 language descriptions)
• Foreign exchange control response (recommend using L/C settlement)