1. What basic qualifications are required for mobile phone exports?

Three essential certificates for manufacturing enterprises:

• Business License (must include import and export rights)
• Customs Registration Certificate
• Product Test Report (Compliant with Target Country Technical Standards)

Qualifications that the agency service provider should possess: International freight forwarding qualification, AEO certification qualification, and electronic port operation authority. New requirements for 2025: EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration must be completed in advance for the EU market.

2. How to Choose a Reliable Mobile PhoneExport agentThe company?

Recommended filtering priorities:

• Professional Qualifications
  • 39. Customs AEO advanced certified enterprise
  • Members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• Industry Experience
  • Annual handling volume of 3C products > 1000 TEU
  • Customs clearance cases for specific countries (e.g., INMETRO certification operations in Brazil)

III. What certifications are required for exporting mobile phones?

Core certification requirements for different markets:

• EU Market: CE Certification, RoHS Testing, WEEE Registration
• US Market: FCC Certification, UL Safety Certification
• Middle East Market: SASO Certification, TRA Type Approval
• Indian Market: BIS Certification, WPC Wireless License

4. Mobile PhoneExport customs clearanceWhat are special requirements?

Customs declarationThree Elements:

• HS Code: 85171200 (Complete mobile phones)
• The declaration elements must include:
  • IMEI number registration status
  • Battery type (lithium batteries require UN38.3 testing)
• Export tax refund: The special VAT invoice requires the serial number of the mobile phone to be noted.

Five isInternational logisticsHow are the fees calculated?

Typical Cost Composition (Taking a 1x40HQ Container as an Example):

• Ocean freight cost: $4500-$8000 (including terminal handling charges)
• Air freight cost: $6.5-$9.5/kg (including fuel surcharge)
• Special Note: The 2025 IMO new regulations require that lithium battery cargo must use UN packaging.

6. How to accurately calculate export tariffs?

Customs duty calculation formula:
Dutiable value × Tariff rate + VAT rate × (Dutiable value + Tariff)
Example: Export to the Brazilian market (14% tariff rate + 17% VAT rate)

How to prevent international trade risks?

The following measures are recommended:

• Payment Method Selection
  • Priority is given to L/C (30% advance payment + 70% against bill of lading).
  • The proportion of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation coverage shall not be less than 80%.
• Quality control

  
    
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VIII.Export tax refundWhat materials need to be prepared?

Five essential types of documents:

• Special VAT invoice (deduction voucher).
• Customs declaration form for export goods (tax rebate copy)
• : The amount and currency must match the foreign exchange receipt amount
• Copy of Export Sales Contract
• Transport documents (bill of lading/air waybill)

9. How to deal with technical barriers in the target country?

Key Focus for 2025:

• New EU Regulations: Updated RF Requirements in the RED Directive
• The U.S. FCC has added new testing standards for 5G equipment.
• Saudi SASO implements IMEI pre-registration system.

10. How are after-sales repairs arranged?

Recommend establishing a three-tier service system:

• Overseas warehouse spare parts (inventory turnover rate > 85%)
• Authorized Local Service Centers (Covering Major Cities)
• Express Return Service for Repairs (Processing Time ≤15 Working Days)

11. What are the special requirements for emerging markets?

Key Focus Areas for Regional Policies:

• Africa: Nigeria's SONCAP certification requires on-site inspection of goods.
• Latin America: Mexican NOM certification requires instruction manuals in Spanish.
• Southeast Asia: Indonesian Customs Requires Pre-registration of IMEI Information

12. How to Choose the Best Trade Term?

Recommended for different scenarios:

• First-time cooperation: FOB designated freight forwarder
• Mature customer: CIF controls logistics costs
• Block trading: DDP offers end-to-end services.