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1. What kind of bathroom?Export Agency?What counts as professional in business?

A professional bathroom export agent should possess the following core competencies:

Industry certification qualifications: ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification, CE/NSF and other specialized certifications for sanitary products
Logistics network layout: Possesses the capability for customs clearance at the destination port, particularly with localized teams at major ports in Europe and America (such as the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Hamburg).
Compliance & Risk Control System: Familiarize with the EU's newly implemented water-saving standards for sanitary ware (EN 246) in 2025 and the updated requirements of the UPC certification in the United States.
Product adaptation experience：Have handled export cases involving at least three categories of sanitary ware products, such as ceramic sanitary ware, bathroom cabinets, and shower enclosures.

2. What essential certifications are required for exporting sanitary ware?

Different target markets require corresponding certifications:

EU market:
- CE certification (EN 997/EN 1112)
- EPD Environmental Product Declaration (New Mandatory Requirement in 2025)
North American market:
- UPC/IAPMO Certification
- ADA Bathroom Accessibility Certification (Essential for Commercial Projects)
Middle East market:
- SASO Certification
- GCC Customs Union Certification

Recommendations based on changes in the shipping market in 2025:

Packaging optimization: Adopting a foldable bathroom cabinet design increases container loading efficiency by 40%.
Tariff planning: By leveraging the RCEP agreement, ASEAN countries can reduce tariff costs by 6-8% through re-exporting.
Logistics combination: The West Coast ports adopt the sea-rail intermodal transportation (Port of Los Angeles → Chicago) to save inland freight costs.
Tax Refund Management: Sanitary ceramic products?Tax Refund?The rate will remain at 13% in 2025, with attention required to the accuracy of HS code classification.

It is recommended to adopt a scenario-based transportation plan:

Full Container Load (FCL) Transportation:: Suitable for large-volume orders of a single category (e.g., 500 sets or more of the same toilet model)
Less - than - Container - Load (LCL) Scheme: Small-batch multi-category combination (bathroom hardware + shower room + mirror cabinet)
Special handling:
- Ceramic products require shockproof wooden frames.
- The bathroom cabinet is packaged in moisture-proof vacuum packaging.
- Smart toilets require separate declaration of lithium batteries.

Mature agents should provide a three-level response mechanism:

: Set up overseas warehouses in Texas and New Jersey to achieve a one - stop service of first - mile：Establish a 3% spare parts inventory in key markets.
Quick response: Provide technical solutions within 48 hours (video guidance/on-site engineer visit).
: Require the agent to purchase liability insurance of at least 5 million yuan: Request the agent to purchase product liability insurance (minimum coverage of $5 million).
Quality traceability: Establish a batch number management system traceable to raw material suppliers.

Based on the latest trends from the Frankfurt Bathroom Exhibition, it is predicted that:

Smart Bathroom: The faucet outlet with water quality monitoring function has seen a 300% increase in sales.
Green Certification：Bathroom cabinets made from recycled materials can command a premium with EU Eco-label certification.
Customized Service: The ODM model that supports online bathroom design solutions has become mainstream.
Emerging markets: The import tariffs on sanitary ware for African Union countries have been uniformly reduced to 8%.