How to choose a cement export agent? How to deal with international trade barriers? The latest answers for 2025.

How to Choose Reliable Cement?Export Agency?Service providers?

When selecting a cement export agent, it is essential to focus on three key dimensions:Industry experience,: Customs AEO certification, Class A foreign exchange management enterprisesandGlobal networkProfessional agents should possess:

• At least 5 years of practical export cases for building materials products.
• Customs AEO Advanced Certification qualification
• A customs clearance collaboration team is established in the target market.
  • For example, the Southeast Asian market requires familiarity with Indonesia's SNI certification.
  • The Middle East region needs to master the GCC certification process.

Cement?Customs Declaration?What are the special requirements?

According to the latest customs classification rules for 2025, special attention should be paid to the export of cement products:

• Accurately declare the cement grade (e.g., 42.5R/52.5N).
• Provide the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the chemical product.
• Bulk transportation requires approval.Classification Society Fitness Certificate
• The packaging of bagged products must comply with the IS017210 standard.

How to deal with technical trade barriers in the target market?

Professional agents shall assist in completing:

• Product Certification Pre-inspection Service
  • EU CE certification requires EN 197-1 testing.
  • Conformance verification of ASTM C150 standard in the United States.
• Design of Tariff Preference Scheme
• Leverage the RCEP Agreement to Reduce Tariff Costs in Southeast Asia
• The Central and Eastern European market is applicable to the China-CEEC cooperation mechanism.

How to optimize the bulk cement transportation plan?

It is recommended to adoptMultimodal Transport Solutions:

• 5,000-ton bulk carrier + dedicated railway line combined transport
• Equipped with dedicated pneumatic unloading equipment
• Real-time Humidity Monitoring System (RH≤65%)
• Apply for P&I special coverage to cover transportation losses.

How to prevent risks in international trade settlement?

It is recommended to establish?Triple safeguard mechanism?:

• Payment Method Selection
  • Emerging markets prioritize the use of LC + standby SWIFT guarantee.
  • Mature markets can adopt O/A 90-day payment terms.
• CITIC Security's process coverage
• Minimum rate starts from 0.8%.
• Maximum payout ratio: 95%
• Third-party quality inspection agency intervention
• SGS Arrival Quality Verification
• BV Quantity Notarization Report

?Tax Refund?What are the key deadlines to pay attention to when filing?

The latest requirements from the State Taxation Administration in 2025:

• The electronic data of the customs declaration form must be uploaded within 15 working days after export.
• The certification of input invoices must be completed within 360 days after issuance.
• The deadline for tax refund applications has been shortened to April 30 of the year following export.
• Key monitored categories (including cement) require additional provision:
  • Energy Consumption Monitoring Report
  • Carbon Footprint Accounting Document