
I. Whole-House Customization輸出代理店What basic qualifications are required?
According to the latest 2025 international trade regulations, exporting whole-house customized products requires the following basic qualifications:
- Production Qualification Certification
- ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification
- CE Certification (a prerequisite for EU market access)
- CARB Certification (U.S. Formaldehyde Standard for the Market)
- Trade Compliance Documents
- Certificate of Origin (Non-preferential / Preferential types)
- Timber Legality Certificate (FSC certification applicable to wood products)
- Product Composition Test Report
II. How to Choose a Reliable Overseas Agency Partner?
「3+2」評価システムを通じて代理店を選別することを推奨します:
- Evaluation of the Three Core Capabilities
- Local warehousing and installation service capabilities
- Customized order processing experience
- After-sales service response speed
- Two collaborative validations
- Please provide cooperation cases from the past three years.
- Conduct an on-site visit to its showroom and service team
3. Are there any special requirements for the export packaging of whole-house custom products?
Based on the 2023 collaboration case with our German client, we have summarized the following packaging specifications:
- Moisture-proof treatment: 3-ply corrugated cardboard + PE moisture barrier film
- Edge Protection: Custom EPS Foam Corner Guards
- Smart Tracking: Each box is equipped with an RFID chip
- Assembly Guide: Multilingual QR Code Instructions
4. How can the payment terms for custom-made furniture exports be set up more securely?
It is recommended to adopt a phased payment model:
- 30% advance payment (after contract signing)
- 40% progress payment (upon completion of product manufacturing)
- 25% final payment (before the bill of lading is issued)
- 5% warranty retention (to be paid 12 months after acceptance)
V. How to handle size-standard discrepancies across different countries?
A dynamic dimensional database must be established, with special attention to:
- United States: Standard door frame height is 213 cm (as opposed to 210 cm in China)
- Japan: Kitchen countertop depth 60 cm (standard is 65 cm)
- Australia: A seismic clearance must be reserved for bathroom cabinets.
VI. How should customized products respond to customs inspections in the destination country?
Based on the EU's new regulations for 2025, it is recommended to prepare as follows:
- 事前に「検査専用サンプルケース」を作成する
- 申告時に「カスタマイズされた非標準製品」と明記してください
- Prepare a detailed production flowchart.
- Pre-deposit 3% of the cargo value as inspection security deposit
VII. What are the emerging potential markets for whole-house customization exports?
According to the latest market research data (2025 Q1):
- Southeast Asia: 18% annual growth (particularly high-end apartment projects in Vietnam)
- Middle East: Demand for custom wardrobes up 25%
- Eastern Europe: The turnkey home furnishing market has reached a capacity of US$12 billion
VIII. How to Establish a Long-Term and Stable Agency Partnership?
「二重循環」協力メカニズムの実施を提言します:
- Service Loop
- Quarterly Joint Training Plan
- Shared Customer Management System
- Interest Cycle
- Tiered rebate policy
- Joint Exhibition Subsidy System
(Note: Some data is cited from the 2023 Annual Import and Export Statistics Report of the General Administration of Customs; actual operations should comply with the latest regulations.)