How to Choose ReliableExport agentThe service provider?

Customs inspection basis:Export agentservice provider, the following elements need to be focused on:Customs AEO certification qualificationandIndustry operation experienceandOverseas customs clearance networkBathroom products involve special materials such as ceramics and metals. It is recommended to give priority to agents with the following conditions:

• At least 3 years of practical export cases of bathroom products
• Having self - operated customs clearance teams in the destination country (especially in key markets such as Europe, America, and the Middle East)
• Providing a full - process digital tracking system

What qualification certifications are required for exporting bathroom products?

Different target markets have differential certification requirements:

• The European market:
  • CE certification (EN 14528 standard applies to bathroom hardware)
  • WRAS certification (mandatory for water - related components)
• North American market:
  • UPC certification (pipe connectors)
  • NSF/ANSI 61 drinking water system certification
• The Middle East Market:
  • SASO certification (mandatory in Saudi Arabia)
  • UAE ESMA certification

What are the special requirements for customs declaration of bathroom product exports?

Special attention should be paid to the customs declaration of bathroom products:

• Ceramic products need to declare the material and firing temperature separately (under HS code 6910/6911 of the customs)
• Smart toilet lids involving electronic components need to provide 3C certification
• Faucet accessories with a copper content exceeding 5% need to declare the heavy metal content

New additions in 2025European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)Requirements: Carbon emission data of ceramic products need to be calculated in advance.

How is the charging standard of export agents calculated?

Regular charges include three parts:

• Basic Service Costs: Charged at 0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value (including document preparation and customs declaration)
• Additional logistics costs: Reinforcement fee for fragile items (2% - 3% of the cargo value), special size surcharge
• Destination port fee package: Including value - added services such as temporary storage in overseas warehouses and appointment for installation

Pay attention to avoidingHidden charges at the destination port, it is recommended to sign an all - inclusive price contract (DDP terms).

How to avoid the risk of cargo damage in international transportation?

Triple protection is required for the transportation of bathroom products:

• Packaging standards:
  • Ceramic parts are double - protected with EPE pearl cotton + honeycomb cardboard
  • Hardware parts are vacuum - packed + anti - rust treated
• Insurance configuration: InsureInstitute Cargo Clauses AFor the type of insurance, the insured amount is recommended to be 110% of the cargo value
• Transportation monitoring: Require the agent to provide real - time temperature and humidity sensor data

How to handle theAnti-dumpingissues in the destination country?

In response to the frequent anti - dumping investigations in the bathroom industry (for example, the anti - dumping duty on Chinese toilets in the US reaches 356.02%), the following strategies are recommended:

• throughThird - country transit tradeAvoid risks (transit through Malaysia and the Philippines)
• ApplyIndividual tax rate(A complete financial audit report is required)
• adoptedOverseas assembly mode, export semi - finished products to the factory in the destination country

Cross-border e-commerce1. What are the differences from traditional foreign trade agents?

2. Special attention should be paid to cross - border e - commerce channel agents:

• 3. Certification differences4. Amazon requires UL certification instead of CE certification
• 5. Logistics timeliness6. The stock - preparation cycle of overseas warehouses should be controlled within 45 days
• 7. Return handling8. The agency service should include a reverse logistics plan

9. It is recommended to choose a comprehensive service provider withB2B bulk cargoandB2C small package10. operational capabilities.