
How to choose a reliable projectorExport agentThe company?
When choosing an agency company, the following 5 dimensions should be focused on:
- 22. Industry experience:Require at least 3 years of export experience in consumer electronics products, and check past successful cases of projector categories.
- Service scope:Should includeCustoms clearance certification, logistics insurance, tax refund settlement, after - sales supportand other full - chain services
- Compliance ability:Check whether it has AEO certification and is familiar with the latest trade agreements such as RCEP.
- Quotation transparency:Require to provideEXW/FOB/DDPand other price - comparison schemes with multiple trade terms
- Communication efficiency:Test its multilingual service ability and time - zone response mechanism (it is recommended to choose an agency with its headquarters in the target market).
What mandatory certifications are required for projector exports?
Certification requirements vary significantly in different target markets:
- European and American markets:
- CE certification (including EMC, LVD directives)
- FCC certification (mandatory in the United States)
- RoHS 3.0 hazardous substances testing
- Japanese and Korean markets:
- PSE certification (Japan)
- KC certification (South Korea)
- Energy Efficiency Grade Label
- Middle East market:
- GCC certification (Seven Gulf Countries)
- SASO certification (Saudi Arabia)
How to calculate the projector tariff rate?
The tariff policies of major markets in 2025 are as follows:
- United States:The general tariff rate is 3.9%,LED light source projectorCan apply for GSTP tariff reduction
- European Union:The Most - Favored - Nation (MFN) tariff rate is 4.2%, but it should be noted thatAnti - circumvention investigationRisks (especially in transit trade)
- Southeast Asia:Under the RCEP framework, the tariff rates of most member states have been reduced to 0 - 2.5%
- South America:Products with Brazil INMETRO certification can enjoy a 5% preferential tax rate
How to arrangeInternational logisticsTo be more secure?
Recommended adoptionGraded logistics plan:
- High - value models (above $5000):
- Give priority to air transportation + door - to - door DDP terms
- Must purchase All Risks insurance
- Use constant temperature and humidity containers
- Regular models:
- Shipping in full container load (FCL) saves 15% of the cost compared with less - than - container load (LCL).
- Require the agent to provide real - time container temperature and humidity monitoring data
How to solve overseas after - sales problems?
A mature agency company should provideThree - level after - sales support:
- Level 1:Set up a bonded maintenance warehouse in the target country (it is necessary to confirm in advance whether the agent has this qualification)
- Level 2:Establish a return and exchange channel with local electronic chain stores
- Level 3:Provide access services to the remote technical diagnosis system
How to control the comprehensive export cost?
The cost can be optimized by 10 - 18% through the following 4 dimensions:
- Tariff planning:Use the ASEAN origin accumulation rules to reduce tax rates
- Logistics combination:Recommended Middle East shipping routesTransshipment in Dubai + Road transportationSolution
- Packaging optimization:Using honeycomb cardboard instead of wooden boxes can save 23% of the volume.
- Bulk shipment:For a single batch of goods with a value exceeding $50,000, a stepped discount on agency fees can be applied for.
What risk points are easily overlooked?
Four major risks that need special attention in 2025:
- Technical compliance risks:The EU is about to implement newERP energy efficiency regulations
- Logistics delay risks:A 20 - day buffer period should be reserved for the Red Sea route.
- Exchange rate fluctuation risks:It is recommended to lock in the forward foreign exchange settlement for a maximum of 90 days.
- Payment collection risks:Insist on requirements30% Advance Payment + 70% Payment upon Copy of Bill of Lading
How to explore emerging markets?
Focus on 3 potential markets:
- Southeast Asia:
- Indonesia/Vietnam has a surging demand for commercial models above 3000 lumens.
- Proposal to passLazada cross - border storeConduct market tests
- Middle East:
- The tender projects of the UAE government require suppliers to haveISO 14064 certification
- Religious places prefer models with a white appearance for procurement.
- Africa:
- Focus on developmentSolar - powered projectorsMarket segments
- Kenya/Nigeria exempt import duties on display equipment