What types of handicrafts can be exported through agents?

According to the 2025 Cross-Border Trade Commodity Classification Guidelines issued by the General Administration of Customs, handicrafts eligible for agency export must meet the following conditions:

• Non-restricted products: Contain no endangered flora/fauna components (special permits required for ivory, rosewood products, etc.)
• Standardized commodities: Have quantifiable specifications (size, material, purpose, etc.)
• Compliant packaging: Compliant with the environmental standards for packaging materials in the destination country (EU requires REACH-certified packaging)

Typical exportable categories include: ceramic handicrafts (HS Code: 69131000), handmade textiles (HS Code: 58109900), bamboo woven products (HS Code: 46021100). Customs data for 2023 shows a 37% year-on-year increase in rattan furniture exports, but note that some countries require fumigation certificates.

II. What qualifications are required for export agency companies?

Legal export service providers must possess:

• Basic qualifications:
  • Customs AEO certification qualification
  • Registration with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
  • Access to the International Trade Single Window
• Special qualifications:
  • Specific commodity export licenses (e.g., artwork export permits from the Ministry of Culture)
  • Dangerous goods transportation qualifications (for products containing lithium batteries such as decorative lighting)

III. What certifications are required for handicraft exports?

Certification requirements vary by destination country and product category:

• European Union Market: CE certification (for electromagnetic products), GSG heavy metal testing (for childrens toys)
• US Market: FCC certification (for electronic handicrafts), CPSC certification (for childrens products)
• Japanese Market: PSE certification (for electric products), JIS industrial standard certification

According to the 2025 Cross-Border E-Commerce Quality and Safety Whitelist requirements, handmade products with export prices exceeding USD50 must mandatorily purchase product liability insurance.

IV. How to choose logistics solutions for agency exports?

Recommended transportation methods based on product characteristics:

• High-value fragile items:Air Transportation+ Professional art packaging (cost approximately USD8.5/kg)
• Bulk woven products:Maritime TransportationLCL (USD120-150/CBM) + moisture-proof treatment
• Time-sensitive products:China-Europe Railway Express(18-22 days) + land transport insurance

The 2024-launchedIntelligent customs declaration systemcan reduce customs clearance time to 4 hours, but requires the agency company to have EDI data interface capabilities.

V. How to calculate comprehensive costs for agency exports?

Cost components include:

• Basic service fee: 1.5-3% of goods value (including customs declaration and documentation)
• Value-added fees: Testing and certification agency fees (USD300-800/item)
• Hidden costs: Currency hedging costs (approximately 0.8%), demurrage fees (USD80/day)

a full - process cost listComparison table of expense detailsPay special attention to the carbon tariff prepayment mechanism to be implemented in 2025, where bamboo and wood products require an additional 2% deposit of the cargo value.

VI. What misconceptions should be avoided when selecting an agency company?

• Low - price trap: Quotes 30% below market price may indicate the use of gray customs clearance channels
• qualification fraud: Request to present the original AEO certificate issued by customs and verify the number
• Capability mismatch:Cross-border E-commerceParcel agents may not be able to handle bulk art shipments

Recommend conducting on-site inspections of agency companiesCustoms operations centerConfirm they have an HS code pre-classification system andIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Self-service printing equipment and other infrastructure.