2026 Full-Process Ferroalloy Import & Export Agency Services Covering Customs Clearance, Logistics, Tax Refund & Anti-Dumping Prevention

Previously,we worked with Ms.Qiu from Jiangsu Province,who needed to export 3,000 tons of silicomanganese alloy to Vietnam in March 2026.With only 12 days left before the local Ramadan,the customs broker she had hired missed the pre-verification of the RCEP Certificate of Origin,putting her at risk of missing the shipment deadline with a daily demurrage fee of RMB 23,000.After she reached out to us,we completed the consistency verification of the MTC (Mill Test Certificate) and declaration elements on the same day,obtained the Certificate of Origin within 3 days,arranged a dedicated staff member to supervise loading at Lianyungang Port,and controlled the draft survey error within 0.08%.Ultimately,the cargo completed customs clearance at the destination port 3 days before Ramadan,saving her RMB 120,000 in demurrage fees and receiving the export tax refund within 3 days.

Core Risk Comparison Table for Ferroalloy Import & Export

Practical Operation Guide for Ferroalloy Import & Export Agency

Key Operation Points for Export

First is anti-dumping prevention.In 2026,the additional tax rates on ferroalloys under the U.S.Section 232 and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have increased to 18%-72%.Many enterprises are unaware that they can avoid most additional tariffs by providing third-country processing certificates or complying with the RCEP origin accumulation rules.We verify the origin of raw materials and processing procedures of the goods in advance and provide optimal transportation and declaration solutions.Previously,we helped Mr.Duan from Shandong Province avoid 47% anti-dumping duties imposed by the EU,saving him RMB 890,000 in a single transaction.

Next is weighing error prevention.Ferroalloys are bulk cargo,and draft survey is commonly used for weighing.Many enterprises do not know that they can apply for third-party re-inspection if the draft survey difference between loading and unloading ports exceeds 0.3%.Last year,Mr.Duan exported ferrosilicon to Korea through self-operation without loading supervision,resulting in a 0.7% draft survey difference and a direct loss of RMB 180,000.Our practice is to arrange dedicated staff to supervise loading and unloading at ports,compare draft survey data with weighbridge data simultaneously,and conduct on-site verification if the error exceeds 0.1%,avoiding subsequent cargo damage disputes.

Key Operation Points for Import

In 2026,China has reduced the import tariff on some high-carbon ferroalloys to 1%,but an automatic import license must be obtained in advance.Many enterprises are unaware that the license is only valid for 6 months—applying too early is useless,while applying too late will delay customs clearance and incur demurrage fees.We submit license applications 15 days in advance based on the cargo’s loading schedule,ensuring all documents are ready before the cargo arrives at the port with no additional costs incurred.

There is also the risk of foreign exchange loss.In 2026,the RMB exchange rate volatility has increased.Many enterprises do not lock in exchange rates,often incurring 1%-3% foreign exchange losses in the foreign exchange receipt and payment process.We help clients match forward foreign exchange settlement and sale plans to lock in exchange rate costs and avoid unnecessary losses due to exchange rate fluctuations.

Service Coverage Capability Statement

Our headquarters is located in Shanghai,and we can conduct remote declarations at all ports across the country without requiring enterprises to submit documents on-site.We have cooperative agency networks in 27 countries worldwide,providing destination port customs clearance and door-to-door delivery services,eliminating the need for clients to coordinate with multiple service providers.Our core services include:

• Full-process document agency: One-stop agency for automatic import licenses,MTC verification,certificates of origin,and customs declaration/inspection documents,with a 100% pre-verification pass rate
• Cost optimization: Compliance planning for tax refunds,exchange rate locking,pre-emptive demurrage fee prevention,helping clients reduce import and export costs by an average of 12%
• Risk control guarantee: Real-time monitoring of 2026 global trade policies,early warning for anti-dumping,carbon tariffs,and origin verification,with zero compliance risks
• Logistics support: Bulk cargo chartering and booking,loading/unloading supervision at ports,draft survey re-verification,and full-process visual tracking

Finally,a reminder to all enterprises engaged in ferroalloy import and export: Many small agencies on the market attract clients with low initial quotes,then add hidden fees such as document exchange fees,port miscellaneous fees,and document processing fees later.Some agencies are not familiar with ferroalloy regulatory requirements,leading to tax refund recovery or even administrative penalties.When choosing an agency,be sure to verify their bulk cargo operation experience and do not only focus on quotes,otherwise the final losses will be far higher than the agency service fees.