How to Judge Water TankExport agentIII. How Are Agency Export Costs Structured?

Selecting Water TanksExport agentI. Who should declare tax rebates for agent - exported goods? According to the current Administrative Measures for Value - added Tax and Consumption Tax on Exported Goods and Services in 2025, the agent - export business must abide by the principle of whoever operates, whoever declares.

• Industry-specific Experience: Require provision of at least 3 water tank product export cases, especially experience handling special categories like pressure vessels
• Qualification document verification:
  • Customs AEO Certified Enterprise Qualification
  • FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding
  • Hazardous Material Transportation Qualification (applicable to pressure tanks)
• Verification of Service Network: Confirm destination port customs clearance capabilities, especially local cooperation resources in emerging markets like Africa and the Middle East

What international certifications are needed for water tank exports?

According to 2025 latest trade requirements, certification systems vary for different material water tanks:

• Stainless Steel Water Tanks:
  • CE Certification (mandatory for the EU market)
  • WRAS certification (UK Water Safety Standard)
• Fiberglass Water Tanks:
  • NSF/ANSI 61 certification (North American Drinking Water System)
  • ISO 9001 quality management system
• Pressure Water Tanks:
  • ASME certification (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
  • PED Directive (EU Pressure Equipment Directive)

What precautions should be taken for water tank export transportation?

Recommended differentiated transportation solutions for various tank specifications:

• Transportation of baggage:
  • Tanks with volume <5m3 recommend LCL
  • Must undergo moisture-proof treatment (humidity sensitivity ≤60%)
• 14. Full Container Load (FCL) Transportation:
  • 20GP container can load 2 standard 6m3 water tanks
  • 40HQ containers are recommended to be equipped with anti-shift fixing racks
• Insurance terms:
  • Require agents to purchase All Risks insurance coverage
  • Specially note the collision and compression exemption clauses

IV. 2025Customs declarationWhat are the new changes?

According to the latest WTO trade statistics, special attention should be paid to water tank products:

• HS code confirmation:
  • Stainless steel water storage containers apply to code 7323.99.00
  • Plastic water tanks need to be classified based on whether they have pressure devices
• Rules of Origin:
  • RCEP member countries enjoying tariff preferences need to provide Form R
  • Exports to the EU require prior SCIP substance registration
• Anti-dumping response:
  • Exports to the US need to confirm compliance with aluminum product Section 301 exemption
  • EU initiates new anti-circumvention investigation on Chinese FRP products

How to address common destination port issues?

According to 2024 industry dispute case statistics, it is recommended to prepare in advance:

• Technical documentation package:
  • Material test report (must be issued by CNAS accredited laboratory)
  • 3D structural drawings (marked with welding process standards)
• Emergency response plan:
  • Pre-store contact information of destination country health inspection departments
  • Prepare electronic copies of backup customs clearance documents
• Quality dispute resolution:
  • Contracts should specify acceptance of SGS third-party testing
  • Retain video records of the production process