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Export Packaging
The cargo must be sufficiently and satisfactorily protected,
from the dusty factory floor to a damp warehouse, and finally
stacked in a container for up to a month.
A lot can happen in this time, an importer needs to be sure that
his export packaging is up to the mark or not. To
ensure, cargo is protected during transportation, the
importer can use the following checklist:
Inner cartons layers – 5
Outer cartons layers – 5
Plastic wrapping (on Outer carton)
Pallets (ISPM 15 EU Standard)
Freight remark (Printed on outer carton)
The importer must provide the supplier with explicit and clear
export packaging specifications and do not leave anything to
their interpretation.
But there is more to export packaging. There are various ex-
port packaging regulations to take into consideration, such as
ISPM 15 and Lithium battery restrictions.
Before shipping from China, the importer has to confirm
which shipping regulations apply in his/her country, and to
the product.
Arrange your Cargo Transport
There are other costs related to shipping goods are container fees, packaging, terminal handling, and broker
fees. And to get a complete picture of shipping costs, each of these prices should be taken into account.
After the satisfaction of an importer with the freight quote, contact details to the supplier is being provided.
They will take goods from there and also make your transportation quick and safe.
Track your cargo: Shipping goods internationally takes time. So, during that time, the importer must check
his commercial invoice, packing list, the bill of lading, and other freight documents. If then a problem aris-
es then he should know the steps from which the goods go through when being cleared by customs of his
country.
Obtain your shipment: When the goods arrive, the importer needs to make arrangements for customs clear-
ance agents to clear the goods and services through custom. And if everything goes, then, then it’s right to
pick up your shipment.
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