How should I confirm destination-country certification requirements before exporting a packaging machine?
• Check HS 8479/8422 mandatory marks: EU CE, US UL/NSF, Saudi SASO, Russia EAC.
• Confirm voltage/frequency/plug type and IEC 60204-1 local deviations.
• Verify food-contact parts against FDA 21 CFR or EU 1935/2004, incl. heat-seal jaw material certs.
• Require original third-party certificates with validity, not just CE self-declaration.
• Add contract clause for return/compensation if customs clearance fails due to non-compliance.
• Confirm voltage/frequency/plug type and IEC 60204-1 local deviations.
• Verify food-contact parts against FDA 21 CFR or EU 1935/2004, incl. heat-seal jaw material certs.
• Require original third-party certificates with validity, not just CE self-declaration.
• Add contract clause for return/compensation if customs clearance fails due to non-compliance.