1. What special qualifications are required for agarwood export?

According toThe Latest CITES Convention Appendices for 2025, agarwood (Aquilaria spp.) remains a Category II controlled species. Export enterprises are required to prepare:

• Country of Origin CITES Export Permit (must include the scientific name of the tree species in Latin)
• Re-export Certificate issued by the China Endangered Species Import and Export Management Office
• Fumigation Treatment Certificate (Key Requirements for Export Destination Countries):
  • Japan: JAS Certified Wooden Packaging
  • United Arab Emirates: ISO 15-IPPC Mark

In 2023, we assisted a Hainan-based company in supplementing historical source documentation for agarwood planted in the 1970s, which successfully passed the EU customs traceability verification. This case highlights the importance of document integrity.

II. What core competencies should an agency possess?

Premium AgarwoodExport agentMust possess bothCompliance in Species TradewithDeep cultivation of market channelsDual capability:

• Compliance ability:
  • Be familiar with the differences in HS codes across countries (e.g., the U.S. uses 6903.40.0000).
  • Master the electronic Certificate of Origin (e-CO) issuance system
• Market Capability:
  • Middle East religious supplies buyer resources
  • Distribution Network of Traditional Southeast Asian Medicinal Herbs

Special Notice: Implementation in Vietnam by 2025Agarwood Origin Marking SystemNon-Vietnamese agarwood requires prior application for special access registration.

III. What are the new changes in international transportation for 2025?

Affected by the global shipping industry's emission reduction policies, it is recommended to focus on:

• Transportation mode optimization:
  • Middle East Route: Sea Freight + Dubai Free Trade Zone Bonded Processing Model
  • European Route: China-Europe freight trains prioritize the use of temperature-controlled containers.
• Insurance rate adjustment:
  • The premium rate for the valuable items additional insurance will increase by 8-12%.
  • New regulations on war risk coverage for Red Sea routes

We have monitored that the Port of Singapore has been implemented in Q4 2024.Endangered Species Electronic Pre-Inspection System, Documentation must be filed 72 hours prior to the cargo's arrival at the port.

IV. How to Address Common Trade Risks?

With 20 years of agency experience, it is recommended to establish a triple risk prevention and control mechanism:

• Legal risks:
  • Regularly verify changes to the CITES Party list.
  • Establish a DNA sample bank for tree species (to address customs inspections)
• Business Risks:
  • Adopt the LC+DP hybrid payment method.
  • Apply for Sinosure's specific buyer insurance policy
• Logistics Risks:
  • Request the carrier to provide a temperature and humidity data logger.
  • Double Backup System for Container Seal Numbers

Typical Case: In 2024, an agency failed to update MalaysiaNew Halal Certification Regulations, resulting in the entire container of agarwood essential oil being returned, with losses exceeding $300,000.

V. How to Evaluate the Reasonableness of Proxy Service Quotations?

A reasonable quotation should includeFull-process cost elements:

• Basic Service Fee (35-45% of the quoted price):
  • Document Preparation and Certification
  • Compliance review
• Risk Surcharge (15-25% of the quoted price):
  • Special supervision warehouse
  • Emergency reserve fund
• Market premium (accounting for 30-40% of the quoted price):
  • High-quality buyer resource matching
  • Customized Trade Financing Solutions

Beware of abnormally low-price traps: A company in 2024 chose an agent 40% below market price, resulting in a lack of...ASEAN FORM E CertificateProfessional claim-handling capabilities resulted in the cargo being detained at the Thai port for 47 days.