1. What basic qualifications are required for garment export?

The essential qualification documents that enterprises must prepare for engaging in garment export business include:Registration Form of Foreign Trade OperatorsandCustoms Import and Export Consignee Registration CertificateandCommodityInspection of vaccinesrecorded。According to the latest regulations for 2025, exporting to the EU market also requires prior completion of:

• SCIP Substance Notification (2025 New Chemical Substance Control)
• EPR Extended Producer Responsibility Registration
• Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

How to Choose ReliableExport agentThe company?

It is recommended to evaluate the professionalism of the agency from three dimensions:

• Industry Experience Verification
  • View similar products from the past 3 years.Export customs clearanceOrder
  • Request to provide application cases of free trade agreements such as RCEP.
• Service network coverage
  • Verify the qualifications of the customs clearance partner at the destination port.
  • Check the inventory status of overseas warehouses.
• Risk control ability
  • Please inquire whether a Sinosure coverage solution is provided.
  • Understand the response time limit for dispute resolution.

III. What are the major changes in tariff policies for key markets in 2025?

Key Market Tariff Adjustment Monitoring:

• United States:Section 301It still applies to 62 categories of textiles, with an average additional levy of 7.5%.
• European Union:Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)The pilot scope has been expanded to include synthetic fiber products.
• ASEAN:Application ofSix additional textile application clauses have been added.

It is recommended to obtain HS code pre-classification services through professional agents to avoid the risk of confiscation due to incorrect tariff codes.

Fourth,International logisticsHow to optimize costs in the plan?

Select the transportation method based on order characteristics:

• Fast fashion orders(Below 500kg)
  • Priority selection: air freight + overseas warehouse fulfillment (one-piece shipping)
  • Utilize Hong Kong's free port for transshipment to reduce tariffs.
• Large volume orders(Above 20-foot container)
  • Recommended: Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping + Bonded Warehousing at Destination Port
  • Apply for the China-Europe Railway Express priority customs clearance channel

V. How to Prevent Risks in International Trade Payments?

It is recommended to adopt a combined payment method:

• 30% advance payment (T/T)
• 70% payment against copy of bill of lading
• Require credit insurance coverage for D/P settlement.

Please note that after the 2025 SWIFT system upgrade, it is necessary to confirm that the agency company possessesISO 20022 message standardProcessing capacity.

6. What are the special quality requirements for export garments?

Mandatory certification standards for different markets:

• European Union: CE Marking, REACH Regulation Annex XVII (New Restrictions on Azo Dyes Added in 2025)
• United States: CPSC Updates Standards for Drawstrings in Children's Clothing
• Japan: JIS L 0217 New Regulations on Fiber Composition Labeling

A professional agent should provideThird-party testing agencyInspection services to ensure products comply with the technical regulations of the importing country.

7. How to Deal with Sudden Trade Barriers?

It is recommended to establish a three-tier early warning mechanism:

• Prevention in advance
  • Subscribe to WTO Trade Policy Notifications
  • Participate in the Customs AEO Certification
• Response during the event
  • Initiate RCEP Origin Self-Declaration
  • Application for Trade Remedies
• Post-event remedies
  • Utilize the Customs Classification Advance Ruling System
  • Participate in industry collective litigation

By engaging professional agents for garment export, enterprises can save approximately 40% of compliance costs and reduce customs clearance time by 2-3 working days. It is recommended to choose agents withCustoms system directly connected to the Customs.andOverseas Legal Advisory TeamA comprehensive service provider ensuring full-process risk control.