1. ButterExport agentCan the model really reduce costs?

Professional agency services can save18-35% comprehensive cost, mainly reflected in:

• Tariff optimization: Leveraging the preferential rates under the RCEP agreement, the tariff on New Zealand butter will be reduced to 0 by 2025.
• Logistics Integration: Refrigerated Container LCL Shipping Solution Reduces Cold Chain Costs by 40%
• Documentation Fees: Professional team handles FDA/BRC certification, saving 60% of time costs.

2. How to Evaluate ButterExport agentagents genuine qualifications?

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• Industry Experience
  • The number of dairy export cases should be no fewer than 20.
  • At least 3 years of experience operating in the EU market.
• Compliance Capacity
  • Hold AEO Customs Certification
  • Familiarize yourself with the new EU dairy product traceability regulations set to be implemented in 2025.

III. What are the legal risks involved in export agency?

Industry dispute data from the past three years indicates the following key risk points:

• Quality disputes account for 42% (including exceeding microbial standards, etc.).
• The proportion of intellectual property infringement is 28% (copying of packaging designs).
• Disputes over transportation responsibility account for 19% (failure to meet temperature control standards).

It is recommended to clarify in the contractThree accountability clauses: Laboratory retesting mechanism, full-process temperature recording during transportation, intellectual property warranty clauses.

IV. What Hidden Costs Are Included in the 2025 Export Agency Fees?

In addition to the basic agency fee (typically 1.5-3% of the cargo value), special attention should be paid to:

• Radioactive testing fee required by the new EU regulations (approximately $120/batch)
• Green Tariff Surcharge (Expected to be implemented in Q2 2025)
• Emergency storage fees (for sudden incidents such as port strikes)

5. How to verify the cold chain transportation capability of an agent?

Request the service provider to provideThree supporting documents:

• Real-time temperature monitoring system access authorization for refrigerated containers
• ISO 23412:2020 Cold Chain Certification Certificate
• List of Emergency Backup Cold Storage Facilities at Major Ports

It is recommended to conduct an on-site inspection of the temperature fluctuation records at their Shanghai/Rotterdam hub warehouses, which should normally be controlled within ±0.5℃.

6. Is full-service agency suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises?

According to the 2022 dairy export data, companies with an annual export volume of <20 containers are selectedSegmented Proxy ModeMore cost-effective:

• Independently control raw material procurement and production processes
• Entrust an agent to handle customs declaration, certification, and destination port clearance.
• Share overseas warehouse resources of the partner agents.

This model can reduce capital occupation by 35% while maintaining control over quality.