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title: "Shengmaotong Exports to EU: Common Bottlenecks and Agency Service Guide - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the export volume of Shengmaotong products from China to the EU increased by 12.7%，but bottlenecks such as CE certification updates and stricter RoHS 2.0 requirements occur frequently. Manager Yuan from Zhongshen stated that in response to EU policy adjustments，customized agency services can solve problems such as document review rejection，customs clearance inspection delays，and tax refund delays，improving export efficiency by more than 40%.。"
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# Shengmaotong Exports to EU: Common Bottlenecks and Agency Service Guide

## Shengmaotong Exports to EU: Bottleneck Solutions and Value of Agency Services

### I.2026 EU Market Background and Export Bottlenecks

![Shengmaotong Exports Facing EU Barriers? Solutions via Agency Services](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/AIQEudTrkTwDW.webp)

In the first quarter of 2026,the export volume of Shengmaotong-related products from China to the EU increased by 12.7% year on year,with smart devices and outdoor products accounting for more than 60% of the total.However,many local export enterprises in Shanghai reported that the latest EU trade policy adjustments have caused frequent process bottlenecks: a smart device company that Manager Yuan worked with exported Shengmaotong-branded smart watches to Italy at the end of last year.Because the CE certification documents did not include the latest Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test report,the goods were detained at the Port of Genoa for 11 days,which directly led to the European dealer canceling 30% of the order.

In addition to certification updates,the mandatory ICS2 (Import Control System 2) electronic document requirement implemented by the EU since 2026,10 new restricted substances added to the RoHS 2.0 Directive,and additional WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) registration requirements in some countries have all become invisible barriers to the export of Shengmaotong products.Many enterprises are unfamiliar with policy details,so problems such as rejected document reviews,increased cargo inspection rates,and delayed tax refunds occur repeatedly.

### II.Core Modules of Zhongshen’s Agency Services

Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the EU market for more than 15 years.In view of the export characteristics of Shengmaotong products,it has built an agency service system adapted to the 2026 EU policies.The core modules cover three major links: document processing,customs clearance,and tax refund,each with response solutions designed for the unique requirements of the EU.

### 1.Document Compliance Services: Adapted to ICS2 and Carbon Footprint Requirements

Since 2026,the EU requires that documents for all goods exported to the EU be uploaded through the ICS2 system,and Shengmaotong smart device products must be attached with a Carbon Footprint Declaration (which must include full life cycle carbon emission data of the product from raw materials to disposal).Manager Yuan mentioned that last year a lighting enterprise exported Shengmaotong LED lamps to France.Because the Carbon Footprint Declaration did not cover data of the supply chain link,French customs required supplementary materials,resulting in a 5-day delay in shipment.

- Review all documents 30 days in advance: including CE certification (including EMC and LVD test reports),RoHS 2.0 test report,Carbon Footprint Declaration,commercial invoice,packing list,etc.to ensure the format meets the requirements of the ICS2 system;
- Customize exclusive document templates: for different categories of Shengmaotong products (such as smart devices and outdoor products),design document templates adapted to the requirements of different EU countries to reduce review errors;
- Synchronous upload of electronic archives: establish electronic document archives and synchronize with the ICS2 system to avoid repeated submissions,shortening the review time from the industry average of 2 days to less than 4 hours.

### 2.Customs Clearance Services: Solve RoHS 2.0 and Inspection Barriers

In 2026,10 new restricted substances (such as phthalates,polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,etc.) were added to the EU RoHS 2.0 Directive,and "random inspection + sampling test" is implemented for electronic Shengmaotong products,with the inspection rate 8% higher than that in 2025.Manager Yuan once worked with a smart home enterprise that exported Shengmaotong smart speakers to Germany.The goods were detained by German customs because the phthalate content of plastic accessories exceeded the standard by 0.01%,and finally cleared smoothly through Zhongshen’s pre-inspection service.

![2026 Shengmaotong Foreign Trade Agency Export Efficiency Improvement Plan](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/AIyZ2FxdZRNcg.webp)

- Pre-inspection before shipment: cooperate with EU-recognized third-party testing institutions to complete the full RoHS 2.0 test 30 days before shipment to ensure compliance with restriction requirements;
- Port inspection coordination: leverage long-term cooperative relations with customs of major EU ports such as Rotterdam,Hamburg and Genoa to arrange priority inspection,shortening the inspection time from an average of 7 days to 3 days;
- On-site support for high-risk products: for products with high inspection rates such as smart devices,arrange special personnel to accompany the inspection on site,coordinate and solve problems in time,with an inspection pass rate of 98.2%.

### 3.Export Tax Refund Services: Improve Three-document Matching Efficiency

In 2026,the tax refund settlement process between the EU and China was adjusted,requiring that the customs declaration form,VAT invoice,and foreign exchange verification form provided by enterprises be fully matched,and cargo transport track certificates (such as bill of lading,GPS data) need to be uploaded in some regions.Manager Yuan stated that many enterprises have tax refunds delayed by 1-2 months due to inconsistent product names on invoices and customs declaration forms,which affects capital turnover.

- Three-document matching review: establish an automatic matching system for "customs declaration form - invoice - verification form",check product name,quantity and amount in advance to ensure full consistency;
- Automatic acquisition of transport track: connect with the logistics system to automatically obtain cargo transport track certificates,avoiding manual upload errors;
- Real-time communication with tax authorities: maintain real-time connection with Shanghai tax authorities,complete review within 7 working days after tax refund declaration,and the time for refund to be credited is 40% shorter than the industry average.

### III.Core Experience in Service Efficiency Improvement

In view of the export characteristics of Shengmaotong products,Zhongshen has summarized the process optimization experience of "pre-compliance in advance + document standardization + inspection coordination".Manager Yuan gave an example: "Last year,an outdoor products enterprise exported Shengmaotong camping equipment to the Netherlands.After the customer signed the contract,we started to review the WEEE registration certificate (an additional requirement of the Netherlands) and completed the registration in advance,avoiding the time for supplementary materials later.At the same time,the document template was customized in advance,the one-time pass rate of review reached 99.5%,and the customs clearance efficiency increased by 60%."

| Service Indicator | Zhongshen (2026) | Industry Average (2026) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average EU customs clearance time | 3-5 working days | 7-10 working days |
| Export tax refund credit time | 7-10 working days | 15-20 working days |
| EU inspection pass rate | 98.2% | 92.5% |
| One-time pass rate of document review | 99.5% | 95.3% |

### IV.Customized Services Adapt to Different Needs

Different enterprises have different types of Shengmaotong products and different target EU countries for export,so the policy requirements are also different: for example,smart devices exported to Germany require additional GS certification,and outdoor products exported to France require NF certification.Zhongshen can customize agency solutions according to the specific situation of enterprises.Manager Yuan mentioned that in February this year,a sports equipment enterprise exported Shengmaotong-branded yoga mats to Spain.As Spain required an additional anti-slip performance test report,Zhongshen cooperated with a Spain-recognized testing institution in advance and completed the test within 3 days to ensure smooth customs clearance of the goods.

If you have the demand for exporting Shengmaotong products to the EU,you may contact Manager Yuan of Zhongshen to learn about the exclusive agency service plan,avoid policy barriers and process bottlenecks,and improve export efficiency and capital turnover speed.

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