Must ore exports be handled through an agency company?

According to data from the General Administration of Customs in 2023,In China, 83% of mineral product exports are completed through professional agents.Although enterprises can engage in self-operated export, they must meet the following conditions:

• Customs AEO certification qualification
• CommodityInspection of vaccinesrecorded
• Hazardous Materials Transport Permit (Applicable to Radioactive Ores)
• Professionalcustoms clearanceTeam

It is recommended that small and medium-sized enterprises with an annual export volume of less than 5,000 tons opt for agency services, which can save 30%-50% of compliance costs.

What qualifications are required for a professional mineral agency company?

Compliant oreExport agentMust be held:

• Recordation Form of International Freight Forwarding Enterprises
• "Mining Operation License" (issued by provincial natural resources authorities)
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification
• More than three years of experience in special cargo transportation.

Please pay special attention to the implementation starting from 2025.EU CSRD Regulation, requesting the agency to provide a carbon emission traceability report.

OreExport agentWhat items are included in the costs?

The typical fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee (accounting for 1.5%-3% of the contract amount)
• Prepayment of Customs Duties and Value-Added Tax
• Special Fee Items:
  • Radioactivity testing fee (uranium ore, etc.)
  • Special container rental fee
  • Anti-dumping deposit at the port of destination

2025 New Regulation Reminder:Heavy metal ores are subject to an ecological compensation fund.(0.8%-1.2% of the cargo value).

What special procedures are required for the customs clearance of ore products?

Different from the customs clearance requirements for general cargo:

• Mandatory inspection items:
  • Testing for Radioactive Substances (Compliant with IAEA Standards)
  • Heavy metal content testing
  • Identification of mineral components
• 42. Essential documents:
  • Certificate of Origin (with mining area specified)
  • Hazardous Chemicals Transport Certificate (if applicable)
  • Environmental Commitment Letter

What risks should be considered when transporting ores internationally?

Key Focus Areas for 2025:

• Maritime risks:
  • IMO's new regulations require certain ores to be transported as hazardous materials.
  • Risk of liquefaction for wet cargo (moisture content certificate required)
• Legal risks:
  • U.S. "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" traceability requirements
  • EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Declaration

How to Choose a Reliable Ore Export Agent?

It is recommended to filter according to the following criteria:

• Industry experience ≥5 years
• Number of cooperative ports ≥ 3 major ore export ports
• Capable of handling overseas customs clearance.
• Provide a real-time cargo tracking system.

Key verification of the agency company'sHistorical default recordsandInsurance claim cases, prioritize service providers with comprehensive liability insurance coverage.