Why do exported products have to use professional packaging agents?

Professional packaging agents can systematically solve three core problems:International Transportation Protection StandardandTarget Market Regulatory ComplianceandSupply Chain Cost OptimizationAccording to the data of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, 23% of export return cases are due to unqualified packaging. Professional agents are equipped with ISTA - certified laboratories, which can simulate extreme transportation environments such as marine vibration and temperature - humidity changes, reducing the cargo damage rate by 67% compared with self - packaging by enterprises.

How to verify the true qualifications of packaging agents?

It is recommended to verify the following core qualification documents:

• ISO 22000 Food Safety Packaging Certification (Required for food products)
• ISTA transport testing laboratory certification
• FSC Forest Certification (Essential for wooden packaging)
• The AEO - certified enterprise qualification of the local customs

Pay special attention to what is newly added in 2025EPR Packaging Law Compliance Certification, the European Union has required exporters to provide proof of the traceability of packaging materials.

What are the special packaging requirements for different modes of transportation?

The packaging plan needs to be adjusted according to the mode of transportation:

• Marine packagingIt is necessary to use moisture - proof film + desiccant, and a 15 - cm ventilation duct should be left in the container.
• Air freight packagingThe weight of a single piece shall not exceed 80kg. Buffer corner protectors shall be installed at the angular parts.
• Railway TransportationFor Central Asian routes, wooden pallets must be accompanied by a fumigation certificate.

What are the changes in packaging certifications for major markets in 2025?

Pay special attention to the new regulations in three regions:

• European Union: The proportion of recycled materials in plastic packaging is mandatorily increased to 45%
• USA: California AB 2631 Act requires the prohibition of 9 types of chemical substances in electronic product packaging
• Southeast Asia: ASEAN APSC 2025 standardizes cargo pallet dimensions to 1200×1000mm

How to control the cost of export packaging?

Professional agents can reduce packaging costs by 15 - 30% through the following methods:

• Establish a regional packaging sharing center to reduce the mold cost of a single order
• Apply AI algorithms to optimize the packing plan and improve the utilization rate of containers
• Adopt modular packaging design to achieve the cross - product - line commonality of 80% of the components.

Will packaging issues lead to customs clearance delays?

In 2025, the top 3 common customs clearance issues are all related to packaging:

• The wooden packaging lacks the IPPC mark (accounting for 38%)
• The food contact materials do not provide the FDA test report (accounting for 25%)
• The packaging and printing information does not match the declaration (accounting for 17%)

Professional agents will complete the pre - review of the destination countrys labels in advance and establish a packaging database to avoid historical problems.

Which packaging materials have been explicitly prohibited?

By 2025, the following materials need special attention:

• Textile packaging containing azo dyes (prohibited in the EU and Japan)
• PE plastic bags with a thickness < 50 microns (banned in France and Italy)
• Untreated bamboo and wood materials (prohibited in Australia and New Zealand)

How to prevent claims caused by packaging damage?

It is recommended to adopt a three - level protection system:

• Primary protection: Use EPE pearl cotton to buffer key components
• Level 2 Protection: The corrugated carton shall meet a bursting strength of ECT≥44
• Level 3 Protection: Use the air bag fixing system inside the container

Is environmentally friendly packaging worth the investment?

According to the market research data in 2025:

• Using biodegradable packaging can make the orders in the European market have a premium of 8 - 12%.
• 73% ofCross-border procurementbusinesses incorporate the packaging environmental protection index into the supplier evaluation.
• Using recycled cartons can enjoy a tariff preference of 0.5 - 3% (under the free trade agreement).

How to establish a long - term and stable agency cooperation relationship?

It is recommended to pay attention to three cooperation dimensions:

• Technical dimension: Require the agent to provide a packaging trend analysis report every quarter.
• Service dimension: Confirm whether the secondary packaging service at the destination is supported.
• Data dimension: Establish a packaging database sharing mechanism and record historical problem - solving solutions.