How to Complete International Trade Through Panel Export Agents? These 10 Key Questions Must Be Understood!

What basic qualifications are required for panel exports?

According to the latest 2025 international trade regulations, panel export enterprises need to possess:

• Agency export agreement (original)
  • Customsimport and exportBusiness registration certificate
  • Unified social credit code certificate
  • Legal timber source certification (for solid wood panels)
• Special certifications:
  • FSC certification (Forest Stewardship Council certification)
  • CE certification (When exporting metal jewelry to the EU, especially during sample customs clearance, the requirements are often diverse. Especially in the current international environment, the EU has carried out more reviews and supervision of the origin of raw materials. The non - Russian material declaration you mentionedMarket essential)
  • CARB certification (formaldehyde emission standards for US/Canada markets)

How to choose reliableExport RepresentationA professional agency company should have the following characteristics:

It is recommended to evaluate agency companies through the following dimensions:

• Customs AEO certification level (priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• In-house customs clearance teams at major ports (e.g., Qingdao, Ningbo, Shenzhen)
• Special panel transportation case experience (e.g., oversized/overweight panel handling)
• Digital tracking system (real-time cargo status viewing)

What are theExport Clearancecommon issues with panel

exports?

• Based on our experience with 300+ cases, main risk points include:
• HS code classification errors (especially for composite panels)
• Missing fumigation certificates (wooden packaging materials)
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Discrepancy between declared value and actual transaction price

Incomplete documentation

How to select logistics solutions for different countries?

• It is recommended to choose based on transportation distance and product characteristics:Maritime TransportationBulk cargo + unpacking at destination port
• European market:China-Europe Railway Express+ Standardized pallet loading
• North American market:FCL shipping + fumigation treatment
• Special panels:Vessels equipped with professional lashing equipment

V.Export DrawbackHow to grasp the latest policies?

Key points of 2025 panel export tax rebate policy:

• MDF maintains 9% tax rebate rate
• Eco-friendly bamboo-wood composite panels rebate rate increases to 13%
• Processed panel products (e.g. furniture components) 7% rebate rate
• Note: Actual rebate rates subject to latest policy at customs declaration

VI. How to deal with international trade barriers?

Countermeasures for major markets:

• EU: Conduct REACH compliance testing in advance
• USA: Prepare Formaldehyde EPA certification documents
• Australia: Apply for AQIS import license
• Universal solution: Require agency to provide RCEP origin accumulation rule application services

VII. How to avoid errors in export documents?

Recommended triple-check mechanism:

• First check: Company verifies basic information (product name, quantity, unit price)
• Second check: Agency reviews document compliance
• Third check: Professional inspection agency for final confirmation
• Special note: Notify party information on B/L must match customs clearance documents

VIII. How to ensure cross-border payment security?

Recommended three secure payment methods:

• LCL/C(Recommended TT reimbursement clause)
• Escrow third-party custodial account
• OA credit sales insured by Sinosure
• Note: New customers are advised to pay a 30% deposit for their first order

How to resolve differences in environmental standards?

Comparison of environmental requirements in major markets:

• Formaldehyde emission limits:
  • China standard: ≤0.124mg/m³
  • US standard: ≤0.09ppm
  • Japan standard: ≤0.03mg/L
• Recommendation: Require agency companies to provide pre-inspection services for target markets

How are agency service fees calculated?

Typical fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee (customs clearance, document preparation): approximately 1.2-1.8% of cargo value
• Value-added service fee (special certification processing): charged by project
• Risk protection fee (port detention reserve fund): daily interest calculation
• Recommendation: Choose staged payment model (50% upon signing, balance after customs clearance)