
How to choose professional insulated glassExport agentThe company?
When selecting an agency company, three key dimensions need to be examined:Industry ExperienceandService networksandCompliance CapacityHigh-quality agencies should possess:
- Handled at least 20 insulated glass export cases
- Have customs clearance partners in the destination country (such as CE certification collaborators for the EU)
- Familiar with international glass product standards such as ASTM E2190
It is recommended to require the agency to provide samples of insulated glass export documents from the last 12 months, especially those involvingShockproof packaging certificationandTemperature-controlled transportation recordsKey documents.
What special certifications are required for insulated glass exports?
2025 main export market certification requirements:
- The European market:
- CE certification (EN 1279-5 standard)
- REACH regulation SVHC substance declaration
- North American market:
- IGCC certification (Insulating Glass Certification Council)
- ASTM E2188 impact resistance test report
- Southeast Asian markets:
- MS 1556:2016 Malaysian standard
- SNI 03-3527-1994 Indonesian standard
Note: Saudi SASO certification has new additions since October 2024Glass thermal performance testProject.
How to prevent insulated glass failure during export transportation?
According to 2025 industry transportation specifications, the following must be implemented:
- Packaging requirements:
- Use Type A spacer bar moisture-proof system
- Each glass panel must be individually cushioned with EPE pearl cotton
- Transportation control:
- Maintain container temperature between 10-30℃
- Relative humidity not exceeding RH60%
- Maintain 15cm clearance from container walls during loading
Recommended adoptionTemperature-controlled container + anti-vibration monitoring deviceSolution, with real-time transportation data transmission to both shipper and consignee.
Insulating glassExport customs clearanceWhat are special requirements?
Special attention required for three declaration elements:
- Material composition (must specify Low-E coating, argon gas filling, etc.)
- Spacer bar type (aluminum/stainless steel/warm edge spacer)
- Sealant type (polysulfide/silicone/hot melt butyl)
2025 General Administration of Customs new regulations require:Laminated insulating glassMust separately declare interlayer material thickness and light transmittance.
How to avoid risks in export payment methods?
Recommended combined payment solution:
- 30% advance payment (via T/T)
- 70% payment against copy of bill of lading (DP terms)
Special note: Insulated glass is fragile goods, must be clearly specified in the contractInspection clauseandInsurance liability. It is recommended to purchaseAll risks + breakage additional risk, with coverage amount at least 130% of the cargo value.
What to do when encountering foreign anti-dumping investigations?
In 2025, EU anti-dumping duties on Chinese architectural glass products have risen to 38.6%. Countermeasures:
- Request forwarding agent to provide in advanceCertificate of origin compliance
- For third-country transit trade, ensure:
- Substantial processing completed (stay over 60 days)
- Obtain regional preferential CO like ASEAN FORM E
- Prepare completeCost calculation documentsRespond to verification
Case study: In 2024, we assisted a client to avoid US anti-dumping duties through Vietnam transit, saving 27% in tariff costs.