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Current status and challenges of MTMS products export to the EU market in 2026

In 2026,demand for MTMS products,core components in the industrial manufacturing sector,will see obvious growth in the EU market.Projects including new energy vehicle production line upgrades and intelligent transformation of industrial robots have led EU customers to continuously raise requirements for the precision and stability of MTMS.However,many local MTMS manufacturers in Shanghai reported frequent stuck issues in the customs clearance process for exports to the EU: they are either required to submit supplementary materials as their carbon footprint reports fail to meet CBAM requirements,or have their goods detained at ports due to delayed updates of CE certification technical documents.

The EU’s 2026 trade policy adjustments are the core challenges facing MTMS export enterprises.On one hand,CBAM has officially included industrial components in the carbon tax collection scope,requiring carbon footprint data covering the entire product lifecycle.On the other hand,CE certification technical documents need to be updated every two years,and some member states (such as Germany) additionally require energy consumption test reports for products.These policy changes are difficult for enterprises with limited EU market experience to handle.

3 common challenges for MTMS exports to the EU

• Strict carbon footprint compliance requirements: The 2026 CBAM requires MTMS products to provide carbon footprint reports covering raw material procurement,production and transportation.Some enterprises cannot meet EU customs audit standards due to missing data from upstream suppliers;
• Delayed update of certification documents: CE certification technical documents must include the latest risk assessment report.The EU updated the risk classification of industrial components in 2026,and many enterprises failed to update documents in time,resulting in obstructed customs clearance;
• High difficulty in tax rebate process matching: After the revision of the China-EU Tax Agreement in 2025,export tax rebates require 100% matching between documents and EU customers’ bills of lading and packing lists.Some enterprises face delayed tax rebates due to non-standard document filling.

Core values of Zhongshen’s MTMS export agency services

Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the foreign trade agency industry for over 20 years.In response to the EU’s 2026 trade policy adjustments,it has developed an MTMS export agency solution focusing on "compliance,efficiency and cost control".Supervisor Zhu from the company’s document department introduced that his team updates the latest requirements of EU CBAM and CE certification every month,and sorts out differentiated policies of various EU countries in advance based on the characteristics of MTMS products.For example,Germany pays more attention to the accuracy of carbon footprint data,while France additionally requires product manuals in French.

The core value of Zhongshen lies in helping enterprises avoid "hidden costs" caused by unfamiliarity with policies.For example,in 2025,an MTMS enterprise was detained at the Port of Rotterdam for 5 days due to expired CE certification documents,incurring storage fees of 30,000 euros.Such problems can be avoided in advance through pre-audit by Zhongshen.

Service module breakdown: response to EU-specific policies

1.Document module: accurate matching of EU compliance documents

In addition to conventional commercial invoices,packing lists and bills of lading,the EU requires three types of core compliance documents for MTMS products: CE certification DOC declaration,CBAM carbon footprint report,and RoHS 10 hazardous substance test report.Zhongshen’s document team will connect with enterprises 10 working days in advance to ensure documents meet the latest 2026 EU requirements:

• Pre-audit CE certification technical documents,focusing on checking whether the risk assessment report matches the 2026 industrial component risk classification;
• Assist enterprises in connecting with EU-recognized third-party carbon accounting institutions to obtain carbon footprint reports meeting CBAM standards,avoiding rejection due to incorrect data calculation methods;
• Prepare RoHS 10 test reports simultaneously to confirm whether the content of hazardous substances such as lead,cadmium and mercury in products is lower than the EU limit (the cadmium limit will be reduced from 100ppm to 50ppm in 2026).

2.Customs clearance module: fast clearance channel at EU ports

In 2026,the inspection rate of MTMS products at major EU ports (Rotterdam,Hamburg,Antwerp) has increased to 15%.Through pre-declaration,inspection response plans and other measures,Zhongshen shortens the customs clearance cycle from the conventional 5-7 days to 2-3 days.The following is a comparison between conventional operations and Zhongshen’s agency services:

3.Tax rebate module: accelerated tax rebate for EU related transactions

For export tax rebates for EU customers,Zhongshen has established a closed-loop process of "foreign exchange receipt and payment - document matching - tax declaration",shortening the tax rebate cycle from the industry average of 30 days to 18 days.Supervisor Zhu shared a 2026 case: a Shanghai MTMS enterprise exporting orders to Germany received the tax rebate in only 15 days through Zhongshen’s tax rebate service,saving 12 days compared with before.

• Foreign exchange receipt and payment: Support dual-currency settlement in euros and US dollars,match the latest SWIFT message format of EU banks,avoid delayed foreign exchange arrival due to non-standard messages;
• Document matching: Check the consistency of "product name,quantity,unit price" between EU customers’ bills of lading,packing lists and domestic input invoices with enterprises in advance.The 2026 EU tax agreement requires a 100% matching rate;
• Tax declaration: Cooperate with the green channel of Shanghai tax authorities,complete review within 3 working days after submitting the tax rebate application,5 working days faster than the conventional process.

Zhongshen’s core experience in improving MTMS export efficiency

Zhongshen’s efficiency improvement stems from its long-term deep engagement in the EU market and the professional competence of its team:

• Establish EU policy database: The team updates the latest developments of CBAM,CE certification and RoHS every month,and sorts out a "list of policy differences among EU countries" for MTMS products;
• Regular communication with regulatory authorities: Hold monthly docking meetings with Shanghai Customs and tax authorities to obtain the latest information on policy adjustments in a timely manner;
• Exclusive team docking: Each MTMS customer is equipped with 1 document clerk,1 customs clearance specialist and 1 tax rebate consultant to ensure service accuracy.

For example,in March 2026,the EU updated the CBAM carbon footprint calculation method.Zhongshen’s policy research team updated internal guidelines within 3 days,helping 3 MTMS customers successfully pass the carbon footprint report audit.

Customized services: meet the needs of different MTMS products and EU countries

Zhongshen provides customized services according to policy differences of different MTMS products (such as electronic and mechanical) and different EU countries:

• Electronic MTMS: Focus on auditing RoHS 10 hazardous substance content,assist enterprises in connecting with EU-recognized testing institutions to avoid detention due to exceeding standards;
• Mechanical MTMS: Provide additional compliance audit of CE certification machinery directives to ensure products meet EU safety standards;
• German market: Focus on CBAM carbon footprint reports,assist enterprises in connecting with German-recognized carbon accounting institutions;
• French market: Provide translation and review services for French version product manuals to meet the language requirements of French customs.

If you are a MTMS manufacturer in Shanghai planning to export to the EU market in 2026,whether you are a first-time exporter or an experienced enterprise,you can consider Zhongshen’s customized agency services.Our team will sort out policy requirements in advance according to your product characteristics and target countries,to ensure smooth customs clearance of your goods and timely receipt of tax rebates.