Professional lotus leafExport agentWhat qualifications are required?

Customs inspection basis:Export agentWhen evaluating a company, the following certifications should be prioritized:

• Customs AEO certification: Certifies that the enterprise has a comprehensive trade security management system (According to China Customs statistics in 2024, the customs clearance efficiency of AEO enterprises has improved by 37%).
• Special License for Agricultural Product Exports: Including plant quarantine qualifications, food contact material filings, etc.
• International transportation network: At least 3 established cold chain transportation routes equipped with temperature and humidity monitoring systems.
• Trade Compliance Certification: ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, HACCP Certification, etc.

What are the special requirements for the export standards of lotus leaves?

According to the latest 2025 "Import and Export Agricultural ProductsInspection of vaccinesRegulations》, special attention should be paid to the export of lotus leaves:

• Pesticide residue testing must comply with the standards of the target country (such as the EU EC 396/2005 regulation limit values).
• The humidity should be controlled within the range of 8%-12%, and a third-party inspection report must be provided.
• The packaging materials must be certified as FDA food-grade.
• The origin traceability system must comprehensively cover the planting and processing stages.

What is the specific service process for export agency?

The standard service process of a professional agency includes:

• The preliminary preparation phase
  • Market Access Analysis (estimated duration: 5-7 working days)
  • HS Code Classification Confirmation (Recommended to Apply for Customs Advance Ruling)
• The implementation phase
  • Customized Transportation Solutions (Including Cost Comparison Analysis of Sea/Air Freight)
  • Full-process document preparation (commercial invoice, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, etc.)
• Follow-up services
  • Handling of Abnormal Customs Clearance at Destination Port
  • Foreign exchange verification and tax refund processing (average processing time reduced to 15 days)

How to avoid international trade risks?

It is recommended to adopt the following risk prevention and control measures:

• Clearly stipulate the quality dispute resolution clauses when signing back-to-back contracts.
• Purchase export credit insurance (According to Sinosure data, the claim ratio for agricultural products has decreased to 2.1% in 2024).
• The payment method shall be a combination of TT and LC, with the down payment not less than 30%.
• Regularly update the country risk ratings for trade (refer to the Ministry of Commerce's 2025 Country Guide).

Analysis of Typical Problem-Solving Cases

Case study:In 2024, a batch of lotus leaves exported to Japan by a certain company was returned due to excessive moisture content.

• Root cause: Secondary drying process was not performed in accordance with JAS standards.
• The solution:
  • Emergency activation of backup inventory for reprocessing.
  • Apply for the Special Release Procedure of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Ultimately recovered 85% of the order losses.

By engaging professional agencies throughout the process, the handling time for similar issues can be reduced by 40%. It is recommended that enterprises prioritize evaluating the completeness of the crisis management case database when selecting an agency.