2026 New Third Board Export Agency: Compliance Customs Clearance Solution Focusing on Core Links

Background and Common Challenges of Exporting New Third Board Products to European Markets

A Shanghai-based New Third Board-listed electronics enterprise exported wearable devices to Germany last year.Due to failing to check the battery traceability report required by the EU’s New Battery Regulation in advance,the goods were detained at Hamburg Port for 7 days,directly missing the local Christmas promotion season and incurring losses of over 80,000 yuan.This is a common dilemma for New Third Board-listed enterprises exporting to Europe in 2026: as new regulations such as the EU’s Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the EU Battery and Waste Battery Regulation take effect,the export compliance thresholds for New Third Board-listed consumer electronics and medical device products have significantly increased.

Among the 28 New Third Board-listed export enterprises that Director Ye (Zhongshen International Project Director) has worked with,62% have delayed customs clearance due to discrepant documents,and 38% have paid an additional 10%-15% in tax due to incorrect tariff classification.The core challenges in the European market can be summarized into three points:

• New regulations are updated rapidly,making it difficult for enterprises to keep up with the details in real time;
• Document requirements form a "compliance chain",and the absence of a single document will affect release;
• Some products (such as photovoltaic modules) have ambiguous issues with anti-dumping duty exemption determinations.

Core Value of Zhongshen International’s Agency Services: Pre-emptive Policy Review and Localized Liaison

To address the compliance pain points in the European market,the core of Zhongshen International’s service is "30-day pre-emptive policy review + local resource collaboration".The team led by Director Jiang (Head of Zhongshen International’s European Business) will check product certifications,test reports and other documents one by one according to the latest regulations of the target countries (such as Germany and France) before the enterprise ships the goods.For example,the EU requires battery products to label their carbon footprint in 2026,and the team will contact European certification bodies in advance to help supplement relevant data to avoid rejection during customs clearance.

1.Document Module: EU-specific "Product Compliance Document Chain" Requirements

EU customs require New Third Board products to provide a complete "compliance document chain".The core documents include:

• CE certification (the unique product identification code must be marked and consistent with the physical label);
• Medical device products must provide MDR certification and clinical evaluation report;
• Certificate of origin (must match the EU GSP certificate format).

Risk points: If the CE certification identification code does not match the product model,the goods will be directly detained and re-certification will be required (about 20 days).Zhongshen International’s response plans are:

• Establish an "EU compliance database" to update more than 120 new regulations each month (such as the new labeling requirements for recycled components of textile products added in 2026);
• During document review,Director Ye’s team will check the certification documents against the product’s physical labels and packing lists one by one,and the document review pass rate has reached 98% in the past year;
• For medical device products,contact the EU Authorized Representative (AR) in advance to confirm that the technical documents comply with MDR Annex XIV requirements.

2.Customs Clearance Module: "Green Customs Clearance" Preferential Policy at German Ports

In 2026,Hamburg Port in Germany launched the "Green Customs Clearance" policy,which prioritizes the release of goods transported with new energy and meeting carbon footprint standards,but requires a carbon footprint report issued by a third-party institution.Zhongshen International’s response measures include:

• Select logistics providers with EU EcoVadis certification for New Third Board-listed enterprises to ensure that the carbon footprint of the transportation link meets the standards;
• Submit pre-declarations in advance through the German customs system (Zoll Online) with the carbon footprint report attached,reducing customs clearance time by 60% compared to ordinary declarations;
• If the goods involve anti-dumping duties (such as some photovoltaic modules),Director Jiang’s team will check in advance whether the enterprise meets the exemption condition of "30% processing value added within the EU",and has helped 3 enterprises avoid additional tax burdens in 2026.

3.Tax Refund Module: "Localized Declaration" Requirements for EU Export Tax Refunds

After New Third Board-listed enterprises export to Europe,they need to provide "EU export customs declaration form + foreign exchange verification form + VAT invoice" for tax refund.However,some enterprises have delayed declaration progress due to delayed arrival of foreign exchange (average 15 days).Zhongshen International’s response plans are:

• Establish a "foreign exchange-tax refund linkage mechanism".The team led by Director Jiao (Head of Zhongshen International’s Tax Refund Department) will remind enterprises to prepare VAT invoices 3 days before the foreign exchange arrives to avoid delayed declarations;
• Connect to the "New Third Board Enterprise Tax Refund Green Channel" of the Shanghai Taxation Bureau to give priority to reviewing the tax refund applications of agency enterprises.Since 2026,the tax refund arrival cycle has been shortened by 40% compared to the industry average;
• For New Third Board-listed enterprises exporting via cross-border e-commerce,assist in applying for the "no invoice tax exemption" policy to reduce tax costs by about 8%.

Service Extension for Exporting New Third Board Products to Southeast Asian Markets

In 2026,the demand for New Third Board-listed household building materials and textile products in the Southeast Asian market has increased by 22%,but the tariff policies of Vietnam and Thailand are adjusted frequently.For example,Vietnam added a "countervailing duty on ceramic tile products" (tax rate 12%) in March this year.A Shanghai-based New Third Board-listed building materials enterprise paid an additional 12,000 yuan in tax due to failing to update the tariff code in time.

Director Xiang (Head of Zhongshen International’s Southeast Asian Business) stated that the core service focus in the Southeast Asian market is "tariff early warning + local customs clearance agency":

• Establish a "Southeast Asian Tariff Dynamic Database" to update tariff adjustment information of countries such as Vietnam and Thailand each month.In 2026,it has issued early warnings for 3 tariff changes;
• Have local cooperative customs clearance agents at Ho Chi Minh Port (Vietnam) and Bangkok Port (Thailand),which can directly connect with local customs to solve language barriers,reducing customs clearance time by 40% compared to self-declaration;
• For textile products,assist enterprises in sorting out their supply chains in accordance with the RCEP rules of origin (requiring 40% local content),and have helped 5 enterprises enjoy zero-tariff preferences in 2026.

Core Experience of Zhongshen International in Improving Customs Clearance and Tax Refund Efficiency

Director Ye summarized three key experiences:

• "Pre-emptive Review System": All documents are reviewed 5 days before the goods are shipped to avoid rework midway;
• "Localized Liaison": There are local cooperative teams in both Europe and Southeast Asia,which can respond to customs inquiries 24 hours a day;
• "Data-driven Management": Use self-developed systems to track the customs clearance and tax refund progress of each order and push real-time node reminders.

Since 2026,the customs clearance efficiency of New Third Board products agency-exported by Zhongshen International has increased by an average of 35%,and the tax refund arrival cycle has been shortened by 30% compared to the industry average.For example,a Shanghai-based New Third Board-listed electronics enterprise took 10 days to clear customs when exporting to Germany on its own last year,but only 2 days through Zhongshen’s agency,and the tax refund arrived in 30 days,45 days faster than before.

Choose Zhongshen International: Customized Solutions for New Third Board Export

No matter whether your New Third Board products are exported to Europe,Southeast Asia or other markets,Zhongshen International can provide customized services according to product characteristics and target country policies:

• Medical device products: Focus on reviewing MDR certification and clinical evaluation reports;
• Textile products: Sort out RCEP rules of origin and assist in enjoying zero tariffs;
• Household building material products: Give early warnings of tariff changes in Southeast Asia in advance.

Director Ye suggested that when enterprises choose agency services,they can first provide product models,target countries and export scale,and Zhongshen International will provide a free compliance assessment report.In 2026,28 New Third Board-listed enterprises have chosen Zhongshen International’s agency services,covering multiple industries such as electronics,medical devices and building materials.If you have export needs,you can contact our project director to obtain a customized solution.