What special compliance requirements are involved in coke export agency services?

According to the latest 2025 Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals, coal tar (CAS 65996-89-6) is still classified asClass 3 Flammable Liquids, and special attention is required for exports:

• Mandatory requirement to provideUN-certified packagingandMSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
• Necessary to obtainHazardous Goods Transport Certificate(For sea transport, compliance with IMDG CODE Amendment 40-20 is required)
• Special requirements of major importing countries:
  • EU: Must complete in advanceREACH pre-registration(New coal tar component declaration obligation added in 2023)
  • US: RequiresTSCA compliance statementand EPA filing
  • India: Must apply forDGFT special license

What core value can professional agency companies provide?

Based on cooperation experience with Fortune 500 companies, high-quality agency services should include:

• End-to-end compliance management:
  • Accurate HS code classification (recommended under tariff heading 2708)
  • Hazardous goods declaration system integration (including China Single Window + destination port EDI)
• Conditions of TradeOptimization:
• Under CIF and DDP modesRisk transfer point control
• Demurrage fee pre-control plan (especially for Middle East/Southeast Asia routes)

How can coke export costs be effectively controlled?

Typical Cost Composition in 2025 (Taking a 20' Container Shipping to Europe as an Example):

• Basic cost breakdown:
  • International freight: 38-42% (affected by IMO low-sulfur fuel surcharge fluctuations)
  • Hazardous goods surcharge: 15-18%
  • Compliance Certification: 12-15%
• Optimizable Processes:
• Customs inspection basis:IMO Class II packagingReduce Shipping Tier
• 15. UtilizeRCEP accumulation rulesObtain Tariff Preferences

How to evaluate the professionalism of agency service providers?

Recommended adoptionFour-Dimensional Evaluation Method:

• Qualification Verification:
  • 41. HoldFIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding
  • PossessesQualification for dangerous goods transportation(Subject to MSA Filing Records)
• Case Validation: Requires Provision ofSame-Category Export Customs Clearance Records from Past 3 Years
• Emergency Response Capability: Evaluates Destination PortPort Congestion Handling Response Time

What are the new policy trends for coke exports in 2025?

Key Focus on Three Major Changes:

• China Customs: Piloting Implementation ofDangerous Goods Smart Supervision System(Requires Prior Enterprise System Integration)
• International Shipping: IMO to ImplementCarbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Grading SystemImpacts Freight Rates
• Technical Barriers: EUCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)Phase 2 Scope Expansion

How can small and medium-sized enterprises avoid settlement risks?

Recommended adoption28. A triple - guarantee mechanism:

• Payment Method: Priority Selection ofSight L/C + Third-Party Quality Inspection
• Insurance Coverage: IncludePICC export credit insuranceSpecial Dangerous Goods Clause Endorsement
• Contract Terms: Clearly DefineINCOTERMS 2025Liability Division (Recommended CIP Terms)