24. I. What qualification documents are needed for exporting iron rings?

29. According to the latest customs supervision requirements in 2025, for exporting iron rings (it is recommended to use HS Code 7326.9090), the following need to be prepared:

• Basic Qualifications
  • 30. Business license of the enterprise (should include import and export business scope)
  • 31. Record - filing of the consignor and consignee of customs import and export goods
  • 32. Product compliance statement (including parameters such as material and specifications)
• 33. Special requirements
  • 34. Some importing countries require the provision of ROHS test reports (EU)
  • US market requires ASTM A510 standard certification
  • 35. For products involving hot - dip galvanizing, a zinc layer thickness test report needs to be prepared.

II. How to choose a reliableExport agentThe company?

36. It is recommended to screen through four dimensions:

• Qualification verification37. Check the customs of the agency companyAEO38. Certification status
• Industry Experience39. Select an agency that has operated at least 20 cases of hardware product exports.
• Service networks40. Confirm that there are customs clearance partners at the port of destination (such as Rotterdam, Los Angeles).
• 41. Risk control ability42. Require the provision of the export compliance rate statistical report for the most recent 12 months.

What items are included in the agent export expenses?

43. The industry standard charging structure in 2025:

• Basic Service Costs44. 0.8% - 1.2% of the cargo value (includingcustoms clearance, document preparation)
• Value Added Services:
  • 45. Pre - customs clearance at the port of destination: USD150 - 300 per ticket
  • 46. Special packaging certification: USD50 - 120 per item
• Risk guarantee fund47. Starting from 1% of the cargo value (anti - dumping duty guarantee service is optional).

48. IV. Iron ringsExport customs clearanceWhat are the precautions?

49. Three links need to be focused on:

• 50. Commodity classification1. : If the diameter error exceeds 1mm, it needs to be declared separately.
• Declaration elements2. : The surface treatment process must be specified (e.g., hot - dip galvanized layer ≥ 50μm).
• 3. Documents should correspond.4. : The material certificate must be completely consistent with the purchase invoice.

V. V. How to ApplyExport tax refund?

6. Key Points of the Latest Tax Rebate Process in 2025:

• 7. Filing Stage8. : Complete the export tax rebate (exemption) filing before the first export.
• Certificate management9. : Retain the complete ocean bill of lading and a copy of the special VAT invoice.
• 10. Declaration Time Limit11. : Complete the declaration within 90 days after the goods leave the country (if overdue, tax will be levied as domestic sales).

and VI.International logistics12. How to choose a plan?

Comparison of different modes of transport:

• The maritime box.13. : Suitable for orders below 10 tons (cost USD180 - 250/cubic meter).
• 14. Full Container Load (FCL) Transportation15. : A 40HQ container can load 28 - 32 tons (current price for the European route is USD4200 - 4800).
• China-Europe Express16. : Delivery time is 18 - 22 days (15 days faster than sea freight, and the freight is 25% higher).

28. VII. How to prevent trade risks?

17. It is recommended to adopt four - fold guarantees:

• 18. Payment Guarantee19. : 30% advance payment + 70% payment against the bill of lading copy.
• 20. Quality Dispute21. : Agree on the SGS third - party inspection clause.
• Exchange rate fluctuations22. : Use forward exchange settlement to lock the exchange rate (banks can provide 6 - month forward services).
• 23. Legal Compliance24. : Purchase export credit insurance (annual premium rate is about 0.3% - 0.8%).

VIII. Quick Answers to Common Questions

• 25. Q: Does the export of iron rings require commodity inspection?
  26. A: Ordinary carbon steel products are exempt from commodity inspection, but if the copper content exceeds 3%, legal inspection is required.
• 27. Q: How to operate the export of samples?
  28. A: It is recommended to use the express channel (DHL/FEDEX), and goods with a declared value ≤ USD600 can be cleared quickly.
• 29. Q: What should be done in case of an anti - dumping investigation?
  30. A: Immediately suspend shipping and contact a professional lawyer to apply for a separate tax rate (the current EU tax rate is 8.6% - 22.1%).

31. (The data in this article is based on the announcements of the General Administration of Customs in March 2025 and international trade practice cases. For specific operations, please refer to the latest regulations and actual business situations.)