
How to choose a reliable denture export agency company?
As a Class II medical device, denture exports need to meet dual compliance requirements:Production End QualificationsIncluding ISO 13485 quality system certification and Chinese medical device registration certificate;The market access qualifications of the target marketVary according to the export region:
- EU market: CE certification (needs to comply with the MDR regulation)
- US market: FDA 510(k) pre - market notification
- Japanese market: PMDA certification
- Southeast Asian market: Most countries require ISO certification + local health department filing
The latest change in 2025: The EU MDR transition period has been extended to 2027, but the MDR standard has been mandatory for new CE certification applications. It is recommended to start the certification process 6 - 8 months in advance.
How to select reliable denturesExport agentThe company?
Professional medical devicesExport agentShould possess the following core capabilities:
- Qualification verification ability
- Be familiar with the medical device classification rules of various countries
- Be able to provide pre - assessment of regulations in the target market
- Logistics control system
- Temperature - controlled transportation equipment (Some resin materials require a constant temperature of 15 - 25℃)
- Special warehousing system for medical devices
- Risk response experience
- Case in 2024: A certain agency successfully handled the customs clearance delay caused by impression materials by the South Korean MFDS
- Pre - review service for FDA surprise inspections
What are the special logistics requirements for exporting dentures?
Different from ordinary commodities, special attention should be paid to the transportation of dentures:
- Packaging specifications: Double - layer sterilized packaging + shock - proof design (refer to ASTM D4169 test standard)
- Document preparation: A biocompatibility report (ISO 10993 series) should be attached
- Effect of transportation: For products made of resin materials, it is recommended to control the entire transportation time within 21 days
Recommended plan in 2025: The charter flight route from Shanghai to Los Angeles can achieve 5 - day door - to - door delivery. The cost increases by 40% compared with conventional transportation, but customer satisfaction increases by 65%.
What potential risks need to be noted in emerging markets?
For rapidly growing markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, be vigilant:
- Certification Traps: The Indonesian BPOM requires local testing samples
- Cultural Differences: In the Middle East region, a production certificate compliant with Islamic law needs to be provided
- Risk of Payment: It is recommended to adopt the payment method of 30% advance payment + balance payment upon seeing the bill of lading copy
Typical Case: In 2024, a Shenzhen manufacturers entire container of goods was detained at the Port of Jeddah for 47 days due to not obtaining the Saudi SFDA certification, resulting in additional costs of $120,000.
How to control the comprehensive cost of denture exports?
Cost Optimization is achieved through four dimensions:
- Certification Fees: For EU MDR certification, similar products can be applied for jointly
- Logistics costs: The LCL service starting from 1CBM reduces the freight by 28% compared to FCL
- Planning of Tariffs: By taking advantage of the RCEP agreement, the tariffs on dental prosthesis components in China, Japan, and South Korea have been reduced to 3.8%
- Inventory Turnover: Establishing an overseas bonded warehouse can increase the response speed to emergency orders to 72 hours