How to Choose a Reliable輸出代理店Service provider?

選択輸出代理店When selecting a service provider, the following key factors should be carefully evaluated:Customs AEO Certification Qualification、Industry operational experienceとOverseas customs clearance network. Bathroom products involve special materials such as ceramics and metals; it is recommended to prioritize agents that meet the following criteria:

• At least 3 years of hands-on export cases for bathroom products
• Maintain an in-house customs-clearance team in the destination country (especially in key markets such as Europe, the United States, and the Middle East).
• Provide a full-process digital tracking system

What certifications are required for exporting bathroom fixtures?

Different target markets have differentiated certification requirements:

• EU market：
  • CE certification (EN 14528 standard applies to bathroom hardware)
  • WRAS Certification (mandatory for water-contact components)
• North American market：
  • UPC Certification (Plumbing Fittings)
  • NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Certification
• Middle East market：
  • SASO Certification (mandatory requirement in Saudi Arabia)
  • ESMA Certification in the UAE

What are the special requirements for customs declaration when exporting bathroom products?

Special attention must be paid when declaring bathroom products for customs clearance:

• Ceramic products must separately declare the material and firing temperature (under customs HS codes 6910/6911).
• Smart toilet seats involving electronic components must provide 3C certification
• Faucet accessories containing more than 5% copper must declare their heavy-metal content.

New additions in 2025Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)Requirement: Carbon emission data for ceramic products must be calculated in advance.

How are the service fees for export agents calculated?

The standard fee consists of three components:

• Basic service fee: Charged at 0.8%–1.5% of the cargo value (including document preparation and customs declaration)
• Logistics Surcharge: Fragile-item reinforcement fee (2%–3% of cargo value), oversize surcharge
• Destination charges included: Including value-added services such as overseas warehouse temporary storage and scheduled installation

Be sure to avoidHidden charges at the destination port, it is recommended to sign a lump-sum contract (DDP terms).

How can I avoid the risk of cargo damage in international shipping?

Sanitary ware transportation requires triple-layer protection:

• 包裝規格：
  • Ceramic parts are protected by a double layer of EPE pearl cotton + honeycomb cardboard.
  • Hardware vacuum packaging + anti-rust treatment
• Insurance allocation: Apply for insurance協會貨物約款ACoverage type: the recommended insured amount is 110% of the cargo value
• Transportation Monitoring: Require the agent to provide real-time temperature and humidity sensor data

How to handle the destination country's反ダンピングQuestion?

In response to the frequent anti-dumping investigations in the bathroom-products sector (e.g., the U.S. imposing anti-dumping duties of 356.02% on Chinese toilets), the following strategies are recommended:

• viaThird-country transshipment tradeRisk avoidance (transiting via Malaysia or the Philippines)
• 適用するIndividual Tax Rate(Complete audited financial statements must be provided)
• AdoptOverseas assembly model, exporting semi-finished products to the destination country's factory

越境ECHow is it different from traditional foreign-trade agencies?

Cross-border e-commerce channel agents should pay special attention to:

• Certification Differences: Amazon requires UL certification instead of CE certification
• Logistics lead time: The overseas warehouse stocking cycle must be kept within 45 days.
• Return Processing: The agency service should include a reverse logistics solution

It is recommended to choose one that possesses bothB2B bulk cargoとB2C small parcela comprehensive service provider with integrated operational capabilities.