What is the basic process for lavender essential oil export agency?

Export agency typically consists of four stages:

• Qualification review stage
  • Confirm the manufacturing enterprisesCosmetics & Personal CareValid production license
  • Verify the phytosanitary certificate for lavender essential oil
• Document preparation stage
  • Prepare MSDS chemical safety data sheet (must comply with GHS 7th revision in 2025)
  • Create bilingual (Chinese-English) product composition description
• Customs declaration and transportation stage
  • Select UN-certified sealed containers (dark glass bottles recommended)
  • Declaring plant essential oils under HS code 330129
• FX Settlement AgencyTax refund stage
  • Provide special VAT invoice for 13% refund processingExport Drawback
  • Note new cross-border RMB settlement regulations when declaring foreign exchange income

What special certifications are required for exporting lavender essential oil?

Prepare differentiated certification documents based on target markets:

• European Union Market
  • ECOCERT organic certification (for organically grown raw materials)
  • REACH regulation registration number (56 new controlled substances added in 2025)
• North American Market
  • FDA food contact material certification (when used as skincare product ingredient)
  • USDA organic certification (for containers exported to the USRequired for organic products)
• Middle East market
  • HALAL Certification (mandatory in some Islamic countries)
  • GCC Mark Certification (unified certification system for the six Gulf countries)

How to prevent essential oil deterioration during international transportation?

Risk prevention and control should be addressed from three dimensions:

• Packaging specifications
  • Use double-layer packaging: inner glass bottle + outer shockproof EPE liner
  • Net weight per box should not exceed 30kg (internationalAir Transportationrecommended value)
• Temperature control measures
  • Maritime TransportationContainers must be equipped with temperature recorders (maintain 15-25℃)
  • Avoid contact with heat sources (including cargo spaces adjacent to engine rooms)
• Transportation timeliness
  • Priority should be given to full cold chain transportation (cost increases by approximately 40%)
  • Antioxidants must be added for sea voyages exceeding 45 days

How to select reliableExport RepresentationA professional agency company should have the following characteristics:

Recommended three checks and three evaluations for assessing agency companies:

• Check qualifications
  • Confirm possession of entry-exit inspection and quarantine declaration qualifications
  • Verify whether the company is registered as an AEO customs certified enterprise
• Review case studies
  • Request records of similar plant essential oil export customs clearance
  • Verify no major customs administrative penalties in the past three years
• Compare services
  • Confirm possession of hazardous chemicals transportation qualifications (some countries classify high-concentration essential oils as dangerous goods)
  • Inquire whether professional cosmetic classification specialists are available

Is lavender essential oil considered a dangerous good?

Judgment should be based on specific composition and concentration:

• Regular essential oil (concentration ≤20%): Transport as general chemical products
• High-purity essential oil (concentration >60%):
  • UN number: 1160 (additional note clause added in the 2025 IMDG Code amendment)
  • Class 3 hazardous material labels (flammable liquids) must be affixed during transportation
• Special handling recommendations:
  • Conduct flash point test in advance (closed-cup test results must be >60°C)
  • Recommended to purchase Institute Cargo Clauses A (coverage includes liquid leakage)

VI. How to avoid international trade payment risks?

Recommended three secure payment methods:

• L/CSettlement
  • Require opening a sight letter of credit (avoid forward exchange rate risk)
  • Pay special attention to phytosanitary certificate requirements in document clauses
• Purchase export credit insurance
  • China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) to launch Plant Extract Special Insurance in 2025
  • Maximum compensation ratio can reach 90% of accounts receivable amount
• Third-party supervised payment
  • Use Escrow accounts for conditional payments
  • Recommend licensed cross-border payment platforms like WorldFirst

VII. What new trade barriers should be noted in 2025?

Focus on policy changes in three areas:

• EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
  • Additional carbon emission taxes on imported products starting from 2025
  • Product lifecycle carbon emission reports must be provided
• US Traceability New Regulations
  • Require provision of pesticide usage records for lavender cultivation sites
  • Must include third-party laboratory heavy metal residue test reports
• ASEAN Packaging Standards
  • Countries like Malaysia mandate halal-certified packaging materials
  • Thailand adds new child safety lock requirements for essential oil products