Why must export products use a professional packaging agent?

A professional packaging agent can systematically address three core issues:International Transport Protection Standards、Regulatory Compliance in the Target Marketas well asSupply Chain Cost OptimizationAccording to 2025 data from the General Administration of Customs, 23% of export-return cases stem from non-compliant packaging. Professional agents equipped with ISTA-certified laboratories can simulate extreme transport conditions such as maritime vibration and temperature-humidity fluctuations, cutting cargo damage rates by 67% compared with in-house packaging.

How can I verify the genuine qualifications of a packaging agent?

It is recommended to verify the following core qualification documents:

• ISO 22000 Food Safety Packaging Certification (Mandatory for Food Products)
• ISTA Transport Testing Laboratory Certification
• FSC Forest Certification (Mandatory for Wooden Packaging)
• Local Customs AEO Certified Enterprise Qualification

Pay special attention to the newly added items in 2025EPR Packaging Act Compliance Certification, the EU has required exporters to provide traceability documentation for packaging materials.

What are the specific packaging requirements for different modes of transportation?

The packaging plan must be adjusted according to the mode of transportation:

• Ocean freight packaging: Moisture-proof film + desiccant must be used, and a 15 cm ventilation channel must be left inside the container.
• Air freight packaging: Single-piece weight must not exceed 80 kg; cushioning corner protectors must be added to all edges and corners.
• 鉄道輸送: The Central Asia route requires that wooden pallets must be accompanied by a fumigation certificate.

What changes will there be in packaging certifications for major markets in 2025?

Pay special attention to the new regulations in three regions:

• EU: Mandatory recycled content in plastic packaging raised to 45%
• United States: California’s AB 2631 bill prohibits the use of nine categories of chemical substances in electronics packaging.
• Southeast Asia: Under the ASEAN APSC 2025 standard, the unified cargo pallet size is 1200 × 1000 mm

How to control export packaging costs?

Professional agents can reduce packaging costs by 15–30% through the following methods:

• Establish regional packaging-sharing centers to reduce the mold cost per individual order
• Apply AI algorithms to optimize container loading plans and increase container utilization
• Adopting modular packaging design to achieve 80% parts commonality across product lines.

Can packaging issues cause customs clearance delays?

The top 3 most common customs-clearance issues in 2025 are all packaging-related:

• Wooden packaging lacks IPPC marking (38% of cases)
• Food contact materials did not provide FDA test reports (25%)
• Packaging and printing information inconsistent with the declaration (17%)

Professional agents will complete the target-country label pre-audit in advance and build a packaging database to avoid historical issues.

Which packaging materials have been explicitly banned?

As of 2025, the following materials require special attention:

• Textile packaging containing azo dyes (banned in the EU and Japan)
• PE plastic bags with a thickness < 50 microns (banned in France and Italy)
• Untreated bamboo and wood materials (prohibited in Australia and New Zealand)

How to prevent claims caused by packaging damage?

It is recommended to adopt a three-tier protection system:

• Primary Protection: Use EPE pearl cotton to cushion critical components
• Level 2 Protection: Corrugated cartons must achieve an ECT ≥ 44 burst strength.
• Level 3 Protection: Inflatable bag securing system used inside the container

Is investing in eco-friendly packaging worth it?

According to 2025 market research data:

• Using biodegradable packaging can command an 8–12% premium on European market orders
• 73%國境を越えた調達Merchants to incorporate packaging environmental index into supplier evaluation
• Using recycled cartons qualifies for a 0.5–3% tariff reduction under the free trade agreement.

How to establish a long-term and stable agency partnership?

It is recommended to focus on three dimensions of cooperation:

• Technical dimension: Require the agency to provide a quarterly packaging trend analysis report
• Service Dimension: Confirm whether secondary packaging service at the destination is supported
• Data Dimension: Establish a shared packaging database mechanism to record historical problem-solving solutions