What special qualifications are required for an export silicon steel agent?

According to the latest 2025 "Regulations on the Export Management of Electromechanical Products," silicon steelExport RepresentationRequirements:

• Dual Filing Certificate: Customs AEO Certification + Special Steel Business Filing
• Product Certification Documents:
  • ISO 404:2024 Steel Composition Test Report
  • IEC 60404-8 Magnetic Properties Certification (for Electrical Steel)
• Trade compliance system: A complete ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) determination process needs to be established.

How to calculate the agency fees for silicon steel exports?

Professional agency service fees typically include:

• Basic service fee: Preparation of customs declaration documents (USD120-200 per shipment)
• • Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
  • Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount
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  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Optimization (saving 3-8% in tariffs)
  • Transportation Solution Design (Sea-Rail Intermodal Transport Can Reduce Costs by 15%)
• Risk Protection Fee:L/CDocument review (0.15% of cargo value)

Which countries have import restrictions on silicon steel? Latest policy interpretation for 2025.

Special attention is required by Q2 2025:

• United States: Section 332 investigation expanded to silicon steel with thickness below 0.23mm
• European Union: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially covers silicon steel products.
• Southeast Asia: Vietnam Introduces New ISI Mark Certification Requirement

It is recommended to pass through before export.Global Trade AlertDatabase verification of real-time control information

How to Avoid Quality Disputes in the Transportation of Silicon Steel?

Based on the experience of handling over 200 cases, the recommendation is:

• Packaging specifications: ASTM D3951 standard rust-proof packaging must be used.
• Testing time point:
  • Complete magnetic property testing within 72 hours before container loading.
  • 24-hour re-inspection mechanism upon arrival at port
• Document association: The quality certificate must fully correspond to the silicon content parameters in the HS code.

Which is more cost-effective: self-operated export or agency export?

Through cost comparison model analysis:

• Annual export volume <500 tons: The proxy model reduces operational costs by 23%.
• 500-2000 tons: It is necessary to calculate the service fee per ticket and the fixed cost of an in-house team.
• >2000 tons: It is recommended to establish an exclusiveimport and exportBusiness Division

Typical Case: A Zhejiang-based client achieved a 7.2% increase in net profit by optimizing export agency operations and leveraging tax rebate rate differentials.

What to Do When Facing an Anti-Dumping Investigation? Coping Strategies for Agency Companies

Professional agents should provide:

• Early warning service: Anticipate investigation risks 6-8 months in advance.
• Litigation Support:
  • Alternative Country Price Data Package (including latest mill data from Malaysia/Turkey)
  • Cost Calculation Template (Compliant with Annex II of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement)
• Alternative solution:Entrepot TradeCompliance pathway design