What special qualifications are required for cement export?

According to the latest trade regulations for 2025, cement exports must possessDual - qualification certification:

• Basic trade qualifications
  • Import-Export Operation Right (Customs Registration Certificate)
  • Foreign exchange enterprise directory registration
• Industry-specific qualifications
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification (Mandatory from 2023)
  • MSDS Chemical Safety Data Sheet (for Special Cement)
  • Target country quality certifications (e.g., EU CE certification, Middle East SASO certification)

2. How to choose the appropriate cement transportation method?

Recommendations based onDelivery timelinessandCost ControlDual-Dimensional Decision-Making:

• Bulk carrier transportation
  • Advantage: The cost per ton can be as low as $18-25 (2025 benchmark shipping price).
  • Disadvantages: Must meet the minimum shipping quantity (usually ≥5,000 tons).
• Container transport
  • Advantages: Suitable for small batch orders (20-26 tons/40-foot container)
  • Risk: Special attention must be paid to moisture-proof treatment.

III. Cement Exportcustoms clearanceWhat details should be paid attention to?

In 2025, customs will implement regulations on building materials.X-ray imaging + manual unpackingDual verification mechanism, special attention required:

• Accurately declare the cement grade (e.g., the tax rate difference between P.O 42.5 and P.C 32.5 is as high as 3%).
• Provide complete certificate of origin documents
• Conduct pre-confirmation of commodity classification in advance (it is recommended to prioritize HS code 25232900).

IV. How to Address Technical Barriers in Different Countries?

Based on our experience with export cases across 52 countries, special attention should be paid to:

• Southeast Asian market: Requires chloride ion content ≤0.1% (higher than the national standard of 0.06%).
• Middle East region: Mandatory requirement for 180-day compressive strength test report.
• Francophone Africa: A French version of the COA quality certificate is required.

Five isExport tax refundWhat are the latest policy changes?

In 2025, the tax refund rate for building materials will remain at the standard rate of 13%, but please note:

• Refund for bulk cement requires the submission ofCertificate of Bulk Bag Recycling
• The refund rate for composite Portland cement has been reduced to 9% (revised in December 2023).
• The tax refund application processing cycle has been shortened to within 45 working days.

VI. How to AvoidInternational SettlementRisks?

Recommended adoptionCombined payment solution:

• 30% advance TT + 70% L/C (SWIFT MT700 format recommended)
• Apply for short-term export credit insurance from Sinosure (premium rate approximately 0.8%-1.2%).
• Conduct strict credit checks on buyers (with special attention to high-risk regions such as Bangladesh and Nigeria).

VII. How to choose reliableExport agentThe company?

The focus is on assessing three key competency dimensions:

• Industry Experience: Completed at least 20 cement export projects.
• Compliance capability: Familiar with AEO certification standards and RCEP rules of origin.

(Note: The latest entry requirements for some countries may be subject to dynamic adjustments. It is recommended to double-check through official channels before specific operations.)