What kind of lotus leavesExport agentWhat constitutes professional reliability?

When selecting an agency service provider, focus on verifying the following qualifications:

• Customs AEO certification qualification: Prioritize enterprises with AEO certification. In 2024, Chinas AEO-certified enterprises accounted for 48.7% of total foreign trade value
• Agricultural product export filingAgent registration in the General Administration of Customs importExport foodfiling system must be confirmed
• International Certification SystemBoth ISO22000 food safety management system certification and HACCP certification are mandatory
• Industry practical casesRequire provision of lotus leaf products from the past 2 yearsExport customs clearanceDocument (Desensitized Version)

What special processing procedures are required for lotus leaf exports?

Different from ordinary goods, special attention is required for fresh lotus leaf exports:

• The pre - treatment stage
  • Moisture content must be controlled at 12-15% (according to EU Regulation EC No 852/2004)
  • Irradiation treatment must comply with USDA standard 7 CFR §305
• customs clearanceProcess
  • Correct HS code declaration: 09109900 (dried plant materials)
  • Certificate of origin must include GPS location information of the cultivation base

What necessary expenses are typically included in agency fees?

Formal agency quotations should include three core sections:

• Basic Service Costs: Documentation preparation, customs declaration and inspection, license application
• Legal expenses: Phytosanitary fees (approximately 0.5% of cargo value), VAT deferral service fees
• Value Added Services: Quality traceability system integration, SPS measures alerts (based on latest WTO notifications)

Be cautious of agencies offering prices 30% below market rates, as they may pose risks of gray customs clearance.

How to deal with technical barriers in export countries?

Professional agencies should provide systematic solutions:

• Prevention in advance: Obtain updates on pesticide residue standards in importing countries 60 days in advance (e.g., Japans Positive List System)
• Process control: Commission SGS to conduct 119 pesticide residue tests (cost approximately 2,800 RMB per batch)
• Emergency Treatment: Establish rapid response mechanisms, as the EU is expected to implement new traceability regulations for plant-derived foods in 2025

How to evaluate an agents logistics guarantee capability?

Focus on three dimensions:

• Temperature - controlled transportationRequirement to provide cold chain logistics temperature recorder data (constant temperature transportation at 2-8℃)
• Delivery time commitmentSoutheast Asia routes must guarantee 21-day port arrival, Europe-America routes not exceeding 35 days
• Risk coverageTransportation insurance shall include cargo damage caused by microbial exceedance (additional premium approximately 0.3%)

What are the new trends in lotus leaf exports for 2025?

According to the latest WTO trade data forecast:

• Market demandEU organic food certification (EC 834/2007) product imports show 12% annual growth
• Policy changesUS FDA will strengthen FSVP review intensity for plant-derived foods
• Technological innovationBlockchain traceability system has become a mandatory procurement requirement for Middle Eastern buyers