Choosing a flower potExport agentWhat qualifications need to be verified?

When selecting a professional agency, it is recommended to focus on the following qualification documents:

• Customs AEO certification：Priority shall be given to enterprises with AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification, which can enjoy benefits such as reduced inspection rates and prioritized customs clearance.
• Qualification for dangerous goods transportation: For special products such as glazed flower pots, it is necessary to confirm that the agent possesses UN packaging certification.
• Industry Certification: Such as FIATA international freight forwarding qualification, ceramic product export quality certification, etc.

What is the standard operating procedure for flowerpot exports?

We recommend adopting a phased management approach:

• Preparation stage
  • Please confirm the product HS code (commonly 6912.0010 for ceramic flower pots).
  • Complete the exporter registration record
  • Prepare a test report that complies with the standards of the destination country.
• Transportation phase
  • Please select the appropriate packaging solution (such as shockproof wooden crate + moisture-proof film).
  • Confirm the shipping method: Full Container Load (FCL) reduces the damage rate by 40% compared to Less than Container Load (LCL).

How to reduce the customs clearance time for flower pot exports?

According to the latest customs policies for 2025, the following measures are recommended:

• Pre-declaration mechanism：Complete the declaration 72 hours before the goods arrive at the port.
• Intelligent Classification System: Use the Customs Commodity Classification Assistance System to pre-review HS codes.
• Regional Customs Clearance Integration：Leveraging the convenience policies for customs clearance in regions such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

What are the common risks to guard against in flowerpot exports?

Based on 20 years of hands-on experience, we have identified three major risk points:

• Quality Claim Risk: A case where a company faced claims from EU clients due to failure to test water absorption rate.
• Intellectual Property Risk: A case of a counterfeit design flowerpot being seized by German customs in 2024.
• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risk: It is recommended to adopt forward exchange locking or cross-border RMB settlement.

Export agentWhat specific items are included in the cost?

Standard cost composition typically includes:

• Basic Service Costs: Customs declaration, document preparation, etc. (accounting for approximately 30% of the total amount)
• Additional service fee: Commodity inspection agency, certificate of origin, etc. (charged by project)
• Transportation-related fees: THC, seal fee, port construction fee, etc. (need to confirm the lump-sum terms)

A case study of a ceramic enterprise shows that by optimizing its cost structure, logistics expenses were reduced by 18% in 2024: choosing the all-inclusive process model saved 12-15% in costs compared to itemized payments.