1. What kind of shelves require professional expertise?Export agent?

According to the latest international trade regulations for 2025, the following three types of shelves must be entrusted to professional agents:

• Steel storage racks: 37 countries/regions involved in anti-dumping duties
• Adjustable shelves over 2 meters in height.: EU EN 15878 certification or US RMI certification must be provided.
• Display shelving with wooden components: An ISPM15 fumigation certificate must be obtained.

2. How to Choose a Compliant Export Shelf Agent?

It is recommended to screen through the "three checks and three reviews":

• Check qualifications:
  • AEO Customs Certified Enterprise
  • International freightMember of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
• View case:
  • Export records of the same product category in the past 3 years
  • The success rate of customs clearance at the destination port ≥98%.
• Wind control verification:
  • Whether trade compliance specialists are assigned
  • Is there a pre-classification dispute resolution mechanism?

III. Year 2025customs clearanceWhat are the new changes?

For shelf-type products, special attention should be paid to:

• RCEP rules of origin refined: Steel components must provide smelting process certification.
• The United States has added a new HS code 9403.20.4590 (modular shelving system).
• The EU requires an EPR registration number (Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging materials).

Fourth,International logisticsHow to optimize the solution?

Recommend transportation methods based on shelf types:

• 14. Full Container Load (FCL) Transportation: Suitable for steel-wood hybrid shelving with a capacity of >15 cubic meters
• Flat rack container: Addressing the transportation challenges of ultra-wide (>2.3 meters) shelving
• Foldable packaging: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Shipping Costs by Over 30%

5. What are the certification requirements for the destination country?

Key Compliance Points in Major Markets:

• European Union: CE Certification + EN 15878 Test Report
• United States: UL 2423 Certification + RMI Quality Mark
• Australia: AS 4084-2012 Standard Certification
• Middle East: GCC Certification + Fire Resistance Test Certificate

VI. How to Avoid Common Trade Risks?

Warning Cases from the Past Three Years:

• U.S. Customs Seizure Case: Failure to Mark Maximum Load Capacity.
• EU Penalty Case: Wooden Pallets Lacking IPPC Markings
• Australian Return Case: Rust Prevention Treatment Does Not Comply with AS 3715 Standard.

7. How are agency service fees calculated?

2025 industry standard fee structure:

• Basic Service Fee: 1.2%-2.5% of the cargo value (including customs clearance and documentation)
• Value - added services:
  • Certification Agency Service: $800-$2,500/item
  • Destination Port Demurrage Fee Payment: $50 per bill
• Risk deposit: 10% of the cargo value (refundable)

It is recommended that enterprises pay special attention when signing agency agreements.Liability Allocation ClausesandForce majeure handling mechanismProfessional agents should provide a complete trade compliance commitment letter and be equipped with a 24-hour customs clearance exception response team. For the latest shelf import policies of specific countries, feel free to leave a message for consultation.