I. How to choose a professional photovoltaicExport agentThe company?

: Select a service provider that has focused on fresh produce categories for more than 5 years

• Industry Experience: Focus on whether the candidate has handled export cases involving new products such as PERC modules and TOPCon cells.
• Service networks: Confirm whether there are customs clearance partners in the target markets (e.g., the EU, Southeast Asia).
• Compliance Capacity: Verify whether personnel familiar with the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the EU...The carbon tariffs's professional team

II. What essential qualifications are required for PV exports?

The latest requirements in 2025 include:

• Domestic Qualifications:
  • Customs AEO Certification (priority given to agents with Advanced Certification)
  • Photovoltaic Module IEC 61215/61730 Test Report
• International Certification:
  • EU CE Certification (including the new EMC Directive)
  • UL 61730 certification (United States)
  • Brazil INMETRO Certification (Essential for the South American Market)

III. Primary MarketsThe CustomsWhat are the policy changes?

According to the latest 2025 trade data:

• US Market: Bifacial modules still enjoy the Section 201 tariff exemption, but attention should be paid to the AD/CVD anti-dumping investigation
• The European market: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has officially been extended to cover photovoltaic modules
• Indian market: The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) remains at 40%, yet the ALMM list requirements are tightening.

4. How to formulate the optimal logistics plan?

It is recommended to choose according to product characteristics:

• Sea freight solution: A 40HQ container can hold 500–550 pieces of 182 mm modules; special attention must be paid to moisture-proofing.
• China-Europe Express: Transit time reduced to 18 days, ideal for high-value N-type modules
• Special Packaging: For heterojunction modules, it is recommended to use EPE pearl cotton combined with steel frame reinforcement.

V. What new regulations should be noted for overseas certification?

Key changes for 2025 include:

• The newly introduced by the European UnionPhotovoltaic Product Circular Design Standards（EN 45554:2025）
• Australia UpdateComponent Fire Rating Test要求（AS/NZS 5033:2025）
• Saudi Arabia's SASO addsDesert Environment Adaptability Certification（SASO 2897）

VI. How to Prevent and Control International Trade Risks?

It is recommended to establish a triple guarantee mechanism:

• Quality dispute prevention: Require the agency to provide third-party inspection services
• Payment Security Guarantee: Adopt an LC + export credit insurance combined solution
• Exchange rate fluctuation response: Lock in the USD/EUR exchange rate through forward foreign exchange settlement

VII.Export agentWhat value-added services are provided?

A high-quality agency should include:

• Target marketPhotovoltaic subsidy policyInterpret
• Overseas EPC ProjectsBid DocumentsPrepare
• After-sales issuesRapid Response Mechanism (recommended requirement: 48-hour emergency channel)

8. How are agency service fees calculated?

Common pricing models include:

• Basic Service Costs: Charged at 0.8%–1.2% of the cargo value (including document preparation and customs declaration)
• Special service fees: For example:
  • Special packaging handling: USD 150/container
  • Emergency service at destination port: USD 300 per occurrence
• The risk guarantee: Typically 5% of the cargo value is charged (negotiable; a bank guarantee may be used as an alternative).

It is recommended that enterprises pay special attention when signing agency agreements.Costs include scopeThe clause must explicitly delineate the service boundaries under different trade terms such as EXW/FOB, so as to prevent hidden charges at the destination port.