How to determine whether a product has potential in the international market?

When selecting import and export products, the primary considerations should be market demand and competitive landscape. We recommend conducting35. Data dimension:

• Market dimension:
  • Refer to the latest WTO trade statistics database (updated to Q2 2025).
  • Analyze the annual growth rate of HS code declaration volume in the target country.
  • Monitor the search heat index of categories on platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba.
• Policy dimension:
  • Verify the latest revisions of Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) in the target country.
  • Confirm the application of anti-dumping duties and special safeguard measures.
  • Verify the rules of origin and the utilization rate of free trade agreements
• Profit dimension:
  • Calculate the comprehensive tax rate (customs duty + VAT + consumption tax)
  • Simulate different scenarios such as CIF/DDP, etc.Trade termsProfit margin under
  • Evaluate the proportion of logistics costs (recommended to be controlled within 15% of the cargo value).

enteredExport agentHow to assist enterprises in reviewing product qualifications?

Professional agencies should establishWhole-process compliance review mechanism:

• Access review:
  • Compare with the "List of Prohibited Items for Entry and Exit in China" 2025 Edition.
  • Verify the ECCN (Export Control Classification Number)
  • Verify the validity of certifications such as FDA and CE (by directly checking the official website).
• Technical Document Management:
  • Assist in preparing manuals compliant with EEC/ANSI standards.
  • Please review the content of Section 16 in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) chemical safety documentation.
  • Ensure that the labels meet the requirements for multiple languages and units of measurement.

How to Avoid Customs Clearance Risks When Selecting Products?

We recommend adoptingFour-Step Risk Pre-Inspection Method:

• Apply for advance commodity classification (strive for a valid ruling within 3 months).
• Simulated Declaration:
  • Prepare three different HS code declaration schemes.
  • Anticipate key customs valuation review points (with special attention to transfer pricing)
• Arrange for a third-party laboratory to conduct compliance testing.
• Purchase a full-coverage customs duty guarantee insurance (recommended coverage of 120% of the cargo value).

How to handle import and export restrictions for special commodities?

For hazardous materials, food, and other special categories, professional agents should provideEnd-to-end solutions:

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods:
  • Classify and package according to the latest amendments of the IMDG Code.
  • Request DGM and other professional institutions to issue an appraisal report.
  • Please book a UN-certified specialized container.
• Food Products:
  • Apply for FDA Food Facility Registration (renewed every two years).
  • Produce a nutrition label compliant with EU Regulation 1169/2011.
  • Arrange for overseas agents to complete local food access filing.

How can import and export agents optimize the commodity supply chain?

High-quality proxy services should include:Supply Chain Value-Added Module:

• Supplier Management:
  • Establish an A/B/C tiered supplier database.
  • Conduct annual SA8000 social responsibility audit
• Inventory optimization:
  • Apply the ABC classification method to control turnover rate.
  • Set the safety stock alert threshold (recommended ≥2 months of sales volume)
• Logistics solutions:
  • Design multimodal transport solutions (e.g., China-Europe Railway Express + overseas warehouses)
  • Docking with the port's smart logistics system for real-time tracking.