
What special compliance requirements are involved in coke export agency services?
According to the latest 2025 Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals, coal tar (CAS 65996-89-6) is still classified asClass 3 Flammable Liquids, and special attention is required for exports:
- Mandatory requirement to provideUN-certified packagingandMSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
- Necessary to obtainHazardous Goods Transport Certificate(For sea transport, compliance with IMDG CODE Amendment 40-20 is required)
- Special requirements of major importing countries:
- EU: Must complete in advanceREACH pre-registration(New coal tar component declaration obligation added in 2023)
- US: RequiresTSCA compliance statementand EPA filing
- India: Must apply forDGFT special license
What core value can professional agency companies provide?
Based on cooperation experience with Fortune 500 companies, high-quality agency services should include:
- End-to-end compliance management:
- Accurate HS code classification (recommended under tariff heading 2708)
- Hazardous goods declaration system integration (including China Single Window + destination port EDI)
- Conditions of TradeOptimization:
- Under CIF and DDP modesRisk transfer point control
- Demurrage fee pre-control plan (especially for Middle East/Southeast Asia routes)
How can coke export costs be effectively controlled?
Typical Cost Composition in 2025 (Taking a 20' Container Shipping to Europe as an Example):
- Basic cost breakdown:
- International freight: 38-42% (affected by IMO low-sulfur fuel surcharge fluctuations)
- Hazardous goods surcharge: 15-18%
- Compliance Certification: 12-15%
- Optimizable Processes:
- Customs inspection basis:IMO Class II packagingReduce Shipping Tier
- 15. UtilizeRCEP accumulation rulesObtain Tariff Preferences
How to evaluate the professionalism of agency service providers?
Recommended adoptionFour-Dimensional Evaluation Method:
- Qualification Verification:
- 41. HoldFIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding
- PossessesQualification for dangerous goods transportation(Subject to MSA Filing Records)
- Case Validation: Requires Provision ofSame-Category Export Customs Clearance Records from Past 3 Years
- Emergency Response Capability: Evaluates Destination PortPort Congestion Handling Response Time
What are the new policy trends for coke exports in 2025?
Key Focus on Three Major Changes:
- China Customs: Piloting Implementation ofDangerous Goods Smart Supervision System(Requires Prior Enterprise System Integration)
- International Shipping: IMO to ImplementCarbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Grading SystemImpacts Freight Rates
- Technical Barriers: EUCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)Phase 2 Scope Expansion
How can small and medium-sized enterprises avoid settlement risks?
Recommended adoption28. A triple - guarantee mechanism:
- Payment Method: Priority Selection ofSight L/C + Third-Party Quality Inspection
- Insurance Coverage: IncludePICC export credit insuranceSpecial Dangerous Goods Clause Endorsement
- Contract Terms: Clearly DefineINCOTERMS 2025Liability Division (Recommended CIP Terms)