1. High-quality lotus leavesExport agentWhat core competencies should one possess?

When selecting an agency, it is essential to focus on evaluating three key professional competencies:

• Experience in exporting plant products: Must have successful experience in handling cases related to Chinese medicinal herbs/agricultural by-products, and be familiar with...GACP certification(Standards for the Cultivation and Management of Medicinal Plants) andFDA Botanical Dietary Supplement Filing
• Customs clearance network coverage capability:
  • Main Export Countries' Customs Clearance Records (e.g., EU)TRACES systemOperational experience)
  • Special national qualifications (such as those required in Japan)JAS organic certificationAgent Filing)
• Quality traceability system: From harvesting, processing to transportationTemperature and Humidity Monitoring System, provide compliantISO 22000Standard full-process traceability documentation

2. What special qualifications are required for exporting lotus leaves?

According to the latest trade requirements for 2025, three types of documents must be prepared:

• Basic Qualifications:
  • CustomsExport foodFiling (applicable to edible lotus leaves)
  • Endangered Species Certificate (Wild Lotus Leaves Required)CITES certificate) is
• Quality Certification:
  • Pesticide Residue Test Report (EU)EC 396/2005Standard)
  • Heavy metal content testing (focus on monitoring lead, cadmium, and mercury indicators)
• Special market access:
  • United States requires processingFDA food facility registration
  • Middle Eastern countries demandHalal Certification

III. How to Control the Overall Cost of Lotus Leaf Exports?

Cost optimization is achieved through three dimensions:

• Logistics plan design:
  • Batch transportation is adopted.40HQ container(Volume 67m3)
  • Small batch trial order selectionLCL consolidation + EXW terms
• Planning of Tariffs:
  • 15. UtilizeRCEP agreementStrive for zero tariffs with ASEAN countries.
  • EU Market ApplicationGSP tariff reduction
• Packaging innovation:
  • adoptedVacuum compression packagingReduce volume by 30%
  • Moisture-proof packaging materials comply withISTA 3A Transportation Test Standard

IV. What impact will the EU's new regulations in 2025 have on lotus leaf exports?

TargetingEU 2023/915 New Regulations on Plant Products(To be mandatorily implemented in January 2025), special attention is required:

• Adjustment of Pollutant Limits:
  • The limit for ochratoxin A is reduced from 5 μg/kg to 3 μg/kg.
  • Added detection of total aflatoxin B1+B2+G1+G2.
• Upgrade of traceability requirements:
  • The planting location must be provided.Soil Testing Report(Data from the past 3 years)
  • The processing stage must be documented.Drying Temperature Curve Graph
• Recommended countermeasures:
  • Proceed in advanceThird-party compliance audit
  • EstablishedBatch Retention Sample System(Retain at least 500g of the sample)

5. How to Avoid Common Risks in Lotus Leaf Export?

Based on industry claim cases from the past three years, the following three types of risks require special attention:

• 20. Quality Dispute:
  • Must-do before shipmentSGS Shipment Inspection
  • Contract clarityMoisture content standard(Recommended ≤12%)
• Transportation losses:
  • Insurance coverageALL RISK Marine Insurance
  • Request the carrier to provideTemperature recording for constant temperature containers
• Risk of Payment:
  • New customers are recommended to adoptLC term credit
  • Small orders usePayPal Business AccountGuaranteed Transaction