1. Thin filmExport customs clearanceWhat core qualifications should an agency possess?

When selecting an agency, the following qualification documents should be thoroughly verified:

• CustomsAEOCertification: The 2025 edition of the certification standards requires enterprises to possess digital customs declaration capabilities.
• Qualification for dangerous goods transportation：For functional films (such as photovoltaic backsheet films with chemical coatings)
• Industry-specific certifications: Food-grade films must be certified with the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System.

II. How does the agency handle the risk of HS code classification for films?

Professional agency companies should establish a triple safeguard mechanism:

• Pre-classification service: Pre-confirm the HS code based on film material (PET/PE/PP), thickness (8-300μm), and coating characteristics.
• Classification Discrepancy Database: Maintains historical discrepancy data on the customs classification of items such as 3920/3921 across different countries.
• Real-time Early Warning System: Monitoring changes in classification rules of major exporting countries (e.g., EU, ASEAN)

III. What new regulations in major export markets should be noted in 2025?

Latest regulatory requirements include:

• EU Plastic Tax (upgraded in January 2025): Third-party verification report required for recycled material content.
• New CPSC Regulation in the U.S.: Packaging Films for Children's Products Must Pass 16CFR1700 Anti-Suffocation Test
• Middle East GCC Certification: Arabic labeling is mandatory for food contact films with a thickness ≤25μm.

How to evaluate an agency companys risk control capabilities?

Recommended examination from three dimensions:

• Document Review System:
  • Does it have the intelligent comparison function for FORM E Certificate of Origin?
  • Can the hazard characteristic codes in the MSDS be automatically identified?
• Emergency Response Plan Case Database: Check the response speed to past emergency incidents such as customs inspections and returns.
• Regular training records: Do you regularly update clients on the interpretation of trade control lists?

5. What additional services are required for the export of special film products?

Select specialized services based on product characteristics:

• Optical thin films: Shock-proof packaging solutions and temperature/humidity monitoring reports are required.
• Conductive film: Pre-determination involving ECCN export control classification
• Biodegradable film: Requires supporting compostable certification (e.g., DIN CERTCO) application services.

6. Are there any hidden costs in the fee structure?

Be alert to the following common hidden fees:

• Anti-dumping deposit at destination port: The agent shall provide early warning and include it in the quotation.
• Amendment Surcharge: Is there an additional fee for modifying documents after inspection?
• Storage overdue fees: Particularly the risk of film products requiring commodity inspection being detained in the warehouse.

7. How to verify the operational efficiency of the agency company?

Recommended requirements:

• Customs Declaration Efficiency Statistics Report (by Port and Product Type) for the Past Six Months
• Holiday Customs Clearance Plan (e.g., emergency channel for peak shipping period before Spring Festival)
• Real-time Tracking System Demonstration (Key Nodes Such as Inspection Progress, Release Status, etc.)

8. How should small and medium-sized film production enterprises choose agents?

Recommendations for enterprises with a monthly export volume of <5 containers:

• Priority is given to comprehensive agents offering "door-to-port" all-inclusive services.
• Confirm the minimum shipment quantity requirement (some agents accept LCL services).
• Check whether a dedicated SME service team is established.

9. How can agency companies cope with the risks of trade friction?

The essential coping capabilities a premium agent should possess:

• Anti-dumping Database: Real-time Updates on Tariff Rates for Film Products in Major Importing Countries
• Alternative Country Solution Database: Contingency Plans for Trade Barriers Such as U.S. Section 337 Investigations
• Compliance Documentation Library: Capable of promptly issuing compliance declarations such as RoHS and REACH.