1. How to Choose a Professional Water-Reducing AgentExport agentThe company?

When selecting an agency company, focus on three key elements:Chemical Export QualificationandIndustry operation experienceandWind control system. It is recommended to request the following:

• DangerousChemicalsBusiness License (if the goods are classified as hazardous chemicals)
• Previous export cases of similar products (at least 3 water-reducing agent export projects must be provided)
• Comprehensive transportation emergency response plan (including special requirements such as leak handling and temperature control)

II. What special documents need to be prepared for customs clearance of water-reducing agent exports?

In accordance with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China Announcement No. 78 of 2025, special attention must be paid to the export of chemical products:

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documentMust include content from the 9th revised edition of the GHS standard
• Ingredient Analysis ReportThe specific type of water-reducing admixture (e.g., polycarboxylate-based, naphthalene-based, etc.) must be indicated.
• Some countries require itCOA Certificate of Analysis(such as the Middle East)

III. What precautions should be taken when transporting water-reducing agents by sea?

Recommended implementation of tiered control strategy:

• Packaging standards:
  • Liquid water-reducing agents must be packed in UN-certified Class I packaging.
  • The powder must be equipped with a moisture-proof aluminum inner bag.
• Transportation Classification:
  • Goods with a pH value ≤2 or ≥11.5 must be declared as Class 8 dangerous goods.
  • Conventional neutral water-reducing agents can be transported as ordinary chemical products.

4. What international certifications are required for exporting water-reducing agents?

There are significant differences in certification requirements across different markets:

• EU: Must PassREACH RegulationRegistration (4 new restricted substances added in 2025)
• United States: RequiredEPA TSCACompliance Statement
• Southeast Asia: GCC Certification Adds Specialized Testing for Concrete Admixtures

V. How to optimize the tax costs for water-reducing agent exports?

Recommended adoptionComprehensive Tax Planning Strategy:

• Export tax refundRate: Concrete additive products currently enjoy a full 13% tax rebate.
• Utilization of Free Trade Agreements: RCEP member countries can enjoy tariff reductions of up to 8%.
• Transshipment port selection: transiting via Singapore can save 2–3% on the ASEAN surcharge

VI. What are the special regulatory requirements for emerging markets?

Based on our latest operational case study from 2025:

• Saudi Arabia: Mandatory RequirementSASO certification+Arabic label
• India: Advance application requiredBIS Certification(Processing period can take up to 4 months)
• Africa: Countries such as C?te d'Ivoire require pre-shipment inspection by CIQ.

VII. How to Avoid International Trade Risks?

Proposal to establisha three - level risk prevention and control system:

• Contract Level: Clearly stipulate the INCOTERMS 2025 terms
• Payment Security: It is recommended to use a combination of Letter of Credit (LC) and export credit insurance.
• Quality Dispute: Clause Reserving the Right to Re-inspection by a Third-Party Inspection Agency

VIII. How to Choose a Reliable Overseas Service Provider?

Based on the collaboration standards of Fortune 500 companies, it is recommended to focus on the following areas:

• Localized customs clearance capability (local customs filing certificate required)
• Warehouse facility conditions (must comply with chemical storage standards)
• Emergency Response Time (Commitment to initiate the issue-handling mechanism within 2 hours)

Practical case:In 2024, we assisted a Jiangsu-based company in exporting polycarboxylate superplasticizer to the UAE. By applying for G-Mark certification in advance, routing the shipment through Dubai’s free-trade zone, and affixing Arabic-language GHS labels, we cut the customs-clearance time from the usual 15 days down to just 3 days.