1. How to verify?Export Agency?Is the company's qualification authentic?

The primary criterion for selecting a board export agent is to verify itsCustoms AEO certificationandYes?Foreign trade?Record-filing for foreign trade operators.It is recommended to verify through the following steps:

• Please provide the original copy of the "Customs Registration Certificate for Declaration Entities" for review.
• Please log in to the official website of "China International Trade Single Window" to verify the filing information.
• Confirm whether it hasISO28000 Supply Chain Security Management System Certification

2. What essential items are included in export agency fees?

The standard fee structure for plate export agency in 2025 includes:

• Basic service fee (document preparation + customs declaration and inspection): USD120-200/bill
• Value - added services:
  • ?Tax Refund?Advance payment: 0.3%-0.8% of the cargo value
  • Special packaging reinforcement: USD8-15/cubic meter
• Special attention should be paid to hidden costs:
  • Destination Document Fee (DOC Fee)
  • Container Demurrage Fee (Demurrage)

III. How to Handle Export Restrictions on Special Panels?

ForFireproof board, anti-corrosion treated boardFor special categories, special attention is required:

• EU REACH Regulation SVHC Substance List (4 New Chemical Substances Added in 2025)
• The grading standards for formaldehyde emission levels under the U.S. CARB certification.
• ?Ocean shipping?MSDS certification requirements for hazardous materials transportation

IV. How to Maximize Export Tax Rebates?

According to the latest 2025 tax rebate policy, the rebate rate for wood processed products remains at 13%. It is recommended to adopt the following measures:

• Accurate HS Code Classification (5% Tax Refund Difference Between Chapter 44 and Chapter 94)
• Flexible switching between processing trade manuals and general trade
• The "Three-Way Matching" Management of Value-Added Tax Special Invoices

V. How to Choose the Best OptionGlobal LogisticsPlan?

It is recommended to choose the transportation method based on the cargo volume:

• Full Container Load (FCL):
  • 40HQ container loading capacity: 65-68 cubic meters of panels
  • Focus on the shipping company's EBS and CIC surcharges.
• Less than Container Load (LCL):
  • Minimum billing unit: starting from 1 cubic meter
  • The moisture-proof measures require the addition of 3 layers of specially-made stretch film.

VI. How to Avoid Anti-Dumping Risks in the Destination Country?

For the European and American markets, special attention should be paid to:

• The United States imposes tariffs on Chinese plywood.183.36% anti-dumping dutyAvoidance solution
• EU FLEGT Timber Legality Verification System
• It is recommended to adopt the transit processing model via Malaysia and Vietnam.

7. What are the new requirements for export document preparation?

Three new document specifications will be added in 2025:

• Electronic?Certificate of Origin?The mandatory use of (eCO) has been expanded to 85 countries.
• Requirements for Labeling the Latin Scientific Names of Wood Species
• The update cycle for ISPM15 wood packaging certification has been shortened to 30 days.

8. How to Ensure the Safety of Payment Settlement?

Please recommend three risk control solutions:

• China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) Short-term Export Credit Insurance (up to 90% coverage)
• Application for Pilot Enterprise Qualification in Cross-Border RMB Settlement
• Blockchain Smart Contract Payment System (Supports Conditional Payments)

Typical case:A plywood enterprise increased its export tax rebate by 72,000 yuan per batch through optimizing HS code classification and reduced transportation costs on European routes by 18% by adopting a sea-rail intermodal solution.

It is recommended that enterprises request the following when selecting an agent:Export cases of similar products in the past 3 yearsThe focus is on assessing its capability to respond to the technical trade measures of the destination country. Professional agents should be able to provide end-to-end visual tracking services, from factory inspections to customs clearance at the destination port.