How to evaluateExport Representationthe professionalism of a company?

When selecting an agency company, focus on three key dimensions:Completeness of qualifications,Industry experience levelandService responsiveness. A high-quality agency should possess:

• At least 5 years of practical export cases in tableware categories
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
• AEO Advanced Certification from China Customs Brokers Association
• U.S. FDA food contact material registration records (verifiable registration number)

It is recommended to request the agency to provide desensitized versions of similar productExport Clearanceorders from the past 2 years, and verify whether their overseas customs clearance partners have physical offices in major target markets.

What mandatory certifications are required for exporting ceramic bowls and dishes?

Certification requirements vary significantly across different markets:

• US Market: FDA 21 CFR 175.300 + California Proposition 65 compliance report
• European Union Market: LFGB cutlery mark certification + REACH SVHC substance testing
• Japanese Market: JFSL Food Sanitation Law compliance declaration
• Middle East market: SASO certification + Halal certificate (for patterned tableware)

In 2023, the EU updated Regulation (EU) 2023/893, requiring mandatory lead and cadmium migration testing for each batch of ceramic products. The agency should provide real-time updated testing channels.

What items are included in the export agency fees for bowls and dishes?

Standard agency fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee (customs clearance + documentation)
• Special Charges:
  • Inspection and Quarantine Surcharge (for wooden packaging requiring fumigation)
  • Special Port Handling Fees (e.g., Dubai THC Terminal Handling Charge)
• Risk Reserve (typically 0.5%-1% of cargo value)

Professional agencies can effectively prevent and control three core risks:Hidden ChargesItem: Commonly overlooked fees such as US AMF Harbor Maintenance Fee and EU ENS Entry Summary Declaration. Reputable agents should clearly list these in contract annexes.

How to prevent damage during transportation?

End-to-End Protection Solution from Packaging to Transportation:

• Use 5-ply corrugated cartons + EPE pearl cotton corner pads
• Employ airbag securing systems inside containers
• Require carriers to provideIICLCertified container inspection reports
• PurchaseAll RiskTransportation insurance (specifically including fragile goods breakage clause)

Empirical data shows professional palletization solutions (ISO standard pallets + shrink film packaging) can reduce transportation damage rates by 38%.

How to mitigate settlement risks in emerging markets?

Recommendations for Emerging Markets like Southeast Asia and Africa:

• Priority use ofLC+Export Credit InsuranceCombination solutions
• D/P payment regions like Bangladesh requireMaster Bill of Lading
• Turkish market must confirmCustoms non-return policy(30% deposit required in advance)

Algerias 2024 new regulation: All tableware imports requireCOC certificate, recommend clarifying certificate processing responsibilities when signing agency agreements.

How to address anti-dumping duty issues?

Key Market Tariff Avoidance Strategies:

• EU ceramic tableware anti-dumping duties (69.7%) can be resolved throughThird-country transshipmentsolutions
• US 301 tariffs on Chinese ceramic products can utilizeFirst Sale Rulefor reduction
• Mexico countervailing duty case (Case No. MX-2023-001) requires submission of a complete cost audit report

Professional agency companies should possess the capability to prepareDual-version invoices(commercial invoice + customs declaration invoice) for each shipment and flexibly switch versions based on customs clearance progress.

What precautions should be taken when sending samples?

International sample shipping operation standards:

• Samples with single shipment value exceeding $500 require formal customs declaration
• Must be accompanied byMaterial specifications(in both Chinese and English, detailing glaze composition)
• US FDA recommends attachingFOR TEST USE ONLY,Labels
• on sample packaging

Samples shipped to Middle Eastern countries must remove any animal patterns