New energy35. Common Dilemma for Export Enterprises: When International Transportation Meets New Battery Regulations

36. In the conference room of an electromechanical equipment company in Dongguan,foreign trade37. Manager Wang was worrying about the latest transportationAir TransportationWorried about export regulations. As a new energy enterprise specializing in automotive battery production, they just received a large order from a European client but were informed that power source products require MSDS and UN38.3 certification for transportation.

39. This isnt an isolated case. Since 2022, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has implemented stricter40. DG cargo transportation regulations for lithium battery-containing productsMajor airlines have successively adjusted their policies:

• Hong Kong Airport completely prohibits standalone lithium battery shipments
• DHL/FedEx impose 30% surcharge on battery products
• Some routes require battery state of charge not exceeding 30%

We tried customs declaration ourselves, but got stuck for three days just on HS code classification, Manager Wang recalled, not to mention UN38.3 certification requires 6 weeks advance preparation—the client simply couldnt wait.,

Key to breakthrough: Three core values of professional agents

The turning point came through cooperation withZhongShen International Trade. This experiencedinternational freight forwarder, through the combined approach of pre-classification + filing system, helped clients achieve:

Notably,the original product name declarationThe strategy enabled the company to avoid strict supervision of battery products by compliantly declaring them as electromechanical equipment components, ensuring both customs clearance efficiency and business privacy protection.

Case study: Transformation from trial order to strategic partnership

An initial 500kg trial order demonstrated the value of professional agents:

1. Completed all filing procedures 15 days in advance
2. Used specialized constant-temperature shockproof packaging
3. Real-time tracking system integrated with clients ERP

Three months later, the company entrusted 80% of its export business to Zhongshen, establishingVMI (Vendor Managed Inventory)a cooperation model. By setting up bonded warehouses in Europe, they achieved:

• Advance stocking shortened delivery cycles
• Bulk transportation reduced unit costs
• Localized services enhanced customer experience

Five golden standards for selecting freight forwarders

Based on industry experience, we recommend evaluating partners by these dimensions:

1. Special item qualifications: Possession of DGR dangerous goods transport certification
2. Customs Compliance Capability: Familiarity with latest edition ,import and exportCustoms Tariff classification rules
3. Emergency Handling Experience: No major customs declaration incidents in past three years
4. Channel bargaining power: Signed long-term agreements with major airlines
5. Value-added service network: Supporting services including overseas customs clearance and tax refund

What we value most is their ability to accurately anticipate policy changes, Manager Wang explained, When South Korea implemented new KC certification regulations, they prepared all documents for us two months in advance.,

Future trend: The efficiency revolution brought by intelligent customs declaration

With the upgrade of customs Single Window system, professional agents competitive advantages will be reflected in:

• AI intelligent classification system achieves 99.2% accuracy
• Blockchain technology enables instant document verification
• Big data analysis optimizes declaration strategies

A certainphotovoltaicAfter enterprises adopt intelligent customs declaration systems,Annual customs declaration error rateDecreased from 3.7% to 0.2%,Port Demurrage FeesA reduction of 680,000 yuan. This indicates the industry is transitioning from labor-intensive to technology-driven.

Three suggestions for export enterprises

Based on over a hundred service cases, we summarize:

1. Establish long-term cooperation: Temporary agent replacement may lead to historical data discontinuity
2. Emphasize pre-classification: Confirm commodity codes with agents 3 months in advance
3. Train customs personnel: Regularly participate in policy training organized by agents

As Manager Wang said: Finding the right partner turns complex export procedures into simple door-to-door service. In the ever-changing international trade environment, professional agents are not just problem solvers but strategic partners for companies going global.