1. What basic qualifications are required for cement export?

According to the latest international trade regulations for 2025, cement export enterprises must possess:Foreign Trade Operator Registration RecordandCustoms registration for import/export consignorsandCommodityInspection of vaccinesQualifiedWhere:

• The product must comply with the technical standards of the target country (such as SNI certification in Southeast Asia and SASO certification in the Middle East).
• The classification of hazardous chemicals must be clearly defined (some highly alkaline cements require MSDS documents).
• The environmental approval document is a newly added requirement (to be implemented starting from 2024).

2. How to Choose Professional CementExport agent?

High-quality agents should possess the following characteristics:

• Industry Experience: Have handled at least 50+ cement export cases.
• Capacity of service:
  • Capable of handling bulk/bagged different transportation methods
  • Proficient in entrepot trade to circumvent anti-dumping duties.
• Risk control: Equipped with pre-inspection and quality dispute resolution mechanisms

3. What is the specific operational process for cement export?

The standard process consists of 7 key steps:

1. Sign a tripartite agreement (factory - agent - buyer)
2. Apply for Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate
3. Booking and cargo consolidation at the port (Note: Special holds for bulk cement)
4. customs clearanceDocument preparation (with special focus on HS code 2523290000)
5. Marine insurance application (recommended to insure with a 10% markup)
6. Foreign exchange settlement (recommended combination of LC + backup TT)
7. Tax refund declaration (current refund rate: 9%)

IV. How to Accurately Calculate Export Costs?

Taking the 2025 Southeast Asia route as an example, the cost composition per ton FOB is as follows:

• Factory price including tax: ￥320-380
• Port miscellaneous fees: ￥45-60 (including fumigation and pallet costs)
• Ocean Freight: $18-25 (Approximately 15% discount for bulk carriers)
• Agency service fee: ￥25-40/ton
• Contingency reserve (recommended to set aside 3%)

V. How to Prevent Common Trade Risks?

Recent High-Frequency Risk Cases and Response Plans:

• 20. Quality Dispute: Loading port SGS inspection + re-inspection at discharge port clause
• Demurrage loss: The buyer is required to prepay a port deposit.
• Antidumping investigation：Circumventing through transshipment in Malaysia
• Exchange rate fluctuations：Use forward exchange settlement to lock in the exchange rate.

6. What are the new trends in cement exports for 2025?

According to industry monitoring data:

• The proportion of green cement exports has increased to 35% (EPD environmental declaration required).
• RCEP member states expand tariff preferences (average tariff reduction of 8.2%)
• The digital customs declaration adoption rate exceeds 70% (requires agents to possess Single Window integration capabilities).