1. What basic qualifications are required to act as an agent for exporting Crocodile paint?

Enterprises must simultaneously meet the dual requirements of product qualifications and trade qualifications:

• Product Compliance Documentation
  • MSDS Chemical Safety Data Sheet (Applicable to the 14th Revision of the EU CLP Regulation 2025)
  • REACH Regulation Pre-registration Certificate (Applicable to the EU Market)
  • China Customs HS Code Classification Pre-ruling Recommendation Letter
• Trade entity qualification
  • ?Import/export?Operation Right (Customs Registration Certificate)
  • Hazardous Chemical Business License (applicable to certain product categories)
  • ICC International Chamber of Commerce Certified Proof of Understanding of Trade Terms

2. What are the special requirements for the export transportation of crocodile paint?

According to the IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code),?Ocean shipping?Dangerous Goods Regulations) 2024 Amendment, special attention is required:

• The packaging category must comply with UN specification certification.
  • Category I packaging (highly hazardous) products require separate declaration.
  • Class II packaging must provide a hermeticity test report valid within 12 months.
• Recommendations for Mode of Transportation Selection
  • Ocean shipping: Priority is given to shipping companies such as MAERSK and COSCO, which are equipped with dedicated hazardous cargo holds.
  • ?air freight?: The DGD dangerous goods declaration form must be submitted 72 hours in advance.

III. How to Avoid Customs Clearance Risks in the Export Destination Country?

Based on 27 cases of returned coating products handled in the past three years, the key control points are summarized as follows:

• Verification of Certification Document Completeness
  • US Market: A TSCA Compliance Statement must be provided.
  • Middle East region: GCC certification must include VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) testing.
  • Southeast Asian countries: Halal certification requires a 6-month advance application.
• Label Localization Processing
  • European Union: Hazard warning symbols must be labeled in the local language.
  • Australia: The size of GHS labels must not be less than 10cm × 10cm.

IV. What Are the Common Trade Pitfalls in Agency Export?

According to the analysis of the latest international trade dispute case database for 2025:

• Payment Terms Risk
  • Avoid accepting DP (Documents against Payment) with deferred payment terms (exceeding 60 days).
  • It is recommended to adopt the LC+SBLC combined payment method.
• intellectual property disputes
  • Please confirm whether there is a conflict with the registration of the "Crocodile" graphic trademark in the exporting country.
  • It is recommended to proceed with the recordal of the Madrid International Trademark Registration.
• : Entrust institutions such as SGS/BV to conduct sampling inspections before container loading, focusing on checking:
  • Mandatory requirement for SGS or BV third-party pre-shipment inspection.
  • Retain at least 5% of the final payment as a quality assurance deposit.

5. How to Choose a Reliable?Export Agency?Service providers?

It is recommended to evaluate the professionalism of service providers from three dimensions:

• Industry experience indicators
  • Have operated at least 50 batches of hazardous chemical export records.
  • Hold IATA/FIATA, etc.Global LogisticsIt is recommended to compare the following transportation methods:
• Verification of service capabilities
  • 24-hour emergency response service at the destination port is available.
  • Possesses the qualification of an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Advanced Certified Enterprise.
• Risk guarantee system
  • Minimum cargo liability insurance coverage of $5 million is required.
  • Providing trade compliance audit services.

(Note: Some data in this article is cited from the 2024 Annual Report of the China National Coatings Industry Association and the 2025 Q1 Import-Export Early Warning Report of the General Administration of Customs. For specific operations, please refer to the latest regulations and official interpretations.)