I.foreign tradeWhat products can agencies export?

According to the latest 2025 international trade policies, professional foreign trade agencies can export products covering the following major categories:

• Machinery and equipment: Including industrial robots, CNC machine tools, construction machinery, etc.
• Electronic and electrical products: Smart home devices, consumer electronics, automotive electronic components, etc.
• Chemical products: Food-grade additives, industrial catalysts, special polymer materials, etc.
• Light industrial and textile productsTextiles compliant with OEKO-TEX Standard, customized home goods
• Medical Equipment: Hygiene License, HACCP Certification, Export Food Recordation CertificateClass II and below medical devices (production license required)
• New energyrelated productsLithium battery packs (UN38.3 certified),photovoltaicComponents (IEC certified)

Which products are explicitly prohibited from export agency?

Based on international conventions and Chinas export control regulations, the following three categories of products are strictly prohibited from export agency:

• Prohibited items: Arms and weapons, endangered species products, radioactive substances
• Controlled commodities: Dual-use items (refer to Chinas Export Control List of Dual-Use Items), encryption equipment
• High-risk products: Childrens toys without3Ccertification, biological preparations not approved by the drug administration

What qualification documents are required for exporting special commodities?

Compliance requirements vary significantly across different product categories, with special attention to the following certification systems:

• Chemical Products
  • REACH registration number (EU market)
  • SDS safety data sheet (GHS standard)
• Medical Equipment
  • CE certification (MDD 93/42/EEC directive)
  • FDA registration (US market)
• Food contact materials
  • LFGB test report (Germany)
  • FDA 21 CFR certification (US)

What special considerations exist for emerging product exports?

For new energy and smart products showing significant export growth in 2025, special attention should be paid to:

• export of lithium - ion batteries
  • UN38.3 test report (valid for 3 years)
  • Dangerous goods packaging certificate (passed 1.2-meter drop test)
• Drone exports
  • Require Statement of End User and End Use,
  • Compliance with Wassenaar Arrangement export controls
• Artificial intelligence equipment
  • Data security compliance certificate (GDPR/CCPA)
  • Technology export license (involving specific algorithms)

How to verify an agency companys service capabilities?

It is recommended to conduct qualification verification through the three checks and three inquiries method:

• Check certificates
  • Customs AEO certification
  • import and exportBusiness license filing record
• Review case studies
  • Request same-categoryExport Clearanceorders (desensitized version)
  • Verify successful customs clearance records in target countries
• Confirm risk control
  • Inquire about trade compliance review process
  • Understand export credit insurance solutions

Which emerging markets are currently recommended for expansion?

Based on the latest 2025 trade data analysis, it is recommended to focus on:

• RCEP member states: Vietnam (electronic components), Indonesia (construction materials)
• Middle East market: Saudi Arabia (new energy equipment), UAE (smart home products)
• African Free Trade Area: Nigeria (medical devices), Kenya (agricultural machinery)

(Note: The export control requirements mentioned in this article are valid until March, 2025. For specific product export qualifications, please refer to the latest customs announcements. For exports involving sensitive items, it is recommended to apply for an export license from the Ministry of Commerce in advance.)