Northeastern cotton-padded trousersExport agentWhat qualifications are required for merchants?

Year 2025 textilesExport agentMust meet the followingmandatory conditions:

• CustomsAEOCertification (preferably advanced certified enterprises)
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in textile category export operations
• Complete quality traceability system (ISO9001 certification must be provided)
• EU OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Eco-Certification Processing Capability

What is the complete process for exporting cotton pants to Northeast China?

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• Sample confirmation stage
  • Filling material composition testing (CIQ test report required for down/cotton)
  • Size specifications tailored to the target market's body measurement data
• Mass production stage
  • QC must be assigned to conduct three-phase inspections (raw materials/semi-finished products/finished products).
  • The packaging must comply with the ISTA 3E transport test standard.
• customs clearanceProcess
  • Correctly declare HS codes: 6203.4290 (Men's trousers of cotton) / 6204.6200 (Women's trousers of cotton)
  • Export tax refundThe rate is 13% (current policy for 2025)

How to Avoid Hidden Costs in Export Agency?

Based on our experience serving Walmart suppliers, special attention should be paid to:

• Logistics process
  • Request the agent to provide full-process temperature monitoring (to prevent mold caused by humidity during ocean shipping).
  • Confirm whether the destination port DDU/DDP charges are included.
• Documentation Fee
  • The Certificate of Origin (FORM A/FTA) application requires a clear breakdown of fees.
  • Bank charges arising from the presentation of documents under a letter of credit must be agreed upon in advance.

What are the special risks associated with the export of Northeast China's cotton-padded trousers?

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• Quality Risk
  • Insufficient filler weight (recommend random weighing and sample retention for each batch).
  • The suture strength does not meet the standard (a third-party test report is required).
• Risk of compliance
  • U.S. CPSC's Length Restrictions on Drawstrings in Children's Clothing
  • Testing of banned azo dyes under Annex XVII of the EU REACH Regulation

How to conduct on-site inspections to verify the actual capabilities of agents?

Recommended adoption35. Data dimension:

• Hardware verification
  • Check the operation permissions of the Customs Electronic Port
  • Inspect the qualification for handling dangerous goods packaging certificates (involving down-containing products)
• Software Evaluation
  • Request a demonstration of the ERP system's order tracking module.
  • Test the accuracy of its HS code classification
• Live testing
  • Simulate the scenario of customs clearance obstruction at the destination port.
  • Please provide a copy of the recent authentic customs declaration form (with sensitive information redacted).