What special certifications are required for jewelry exports?

According to the latest revised "Precious Metal Products" in 2025,Import and exportManagement Measures》, special attention should be paid to the export of jewelry products:

• Material Identification Certificate: For gold content exceeding 3 grams, a report from the National Gold and Silver Products Quality Supervision and Inspection Center is required.
• Certificate of OriginCertificate: Jewelry involving traditional craftsmanship (such as cloisonné and filigree inlay) must obtain a non-preferential certificate of origin.
• CITES certificate: Products containing materials from endangered species such as ivory, coral, and hawksbill turtle require an Endangered Species Import and Export Permit.
• Brand Authorization Document: Co-branded products featuring elements of international luxury brands must provide a complete intellectual property authorization chain.

2. How to Choose Reliable JewelryExport agentA professional agency company should have the following characteristics:

It is recommended to screen professional agents through the "Three Checks and Three Inquiries" method:

• Check qualifications:
  • Does it possess the AEO Advanced Certification from Customs?
  • Do you have an import and export business license for precious metal products?
• Ask for a case:
  • How many jewelry-related customs declarations have you processed in the past 12 months?
  • Are you familiar with the specific requirements of the target market (such as nickel release testing in the EU)?
• Testing capability:
  • Is it equipped with precious metal detection equipment such as X-ray machines?
  • Can you provide a transportation solution with full-process temperature and humidity monitoring?

3. What are the special procedures for jewelry export customs clearance?

Unlike ordinary goods, special attention must be paid to the customs clearance of jewelry products:

• Pre-classification declaration：It is recommended to apply for commodity pre-classification 30 days in advance (especially for composite jewelry containing multiple materials).
• Two-stage declaration: Starting from 2025, a new regulation of "Summary Declaration + Full Declaration" will be implemented for jewelry items with a unit price exceeding $5,000.
• : It is recommended to purchase all - risks insurance under Institute Cargo Clauses (A), with the insured amount at least 110% of the CIF value.: The EU market requires anti-oxidation vacuum packaging, while Middle Eastern countries require additional Arabic ingredient labeling.
• Escort service: For goods valued over USD 500,000, armed escort is recommended, and the insurance premium can be deducted from the value-added tax.

IV. How are jewelry export agency fees calculated?

The fee structure of a formal agency company typically includes:

• Basic service fee (customs clearance fee + documentation fee): 2000-5000 yuan per shipment
• Risk Surcharge (Calculated Based on Cargo Value):
  • Common material 0.8%-1.2%
  • Precious metal content: 1.5%-2%
  • Cultural relic jewelry starts at 3%.
• Special Reminder: The newly added jewelry carbon footprint certification fee for 2025 (approximately 1,200 RMB per item) must be listed separately.

V. How to Prevent Common Risks in Jewelry Export?

Based on the 287 jewelry return cases we have processed, it is recommended to focus on:

• Material Controversy: A European customer had their shipment detained by customs due to labeling 18K gold as "750 gold."
• Value assessment: Antique jewelry requires prior approval for cultural relic export procedures.
• Transportation Loss: Emeralds and other fragile gemstones are recommended to purchase separate breakage insurance.
• Intellectual property rights: Independent designer works require prior international design patent searches.

It is recommended that enterprises choose freight forwarding agents with both FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) operational capabilities, especially for small-batch, high-value customized jewelry. Adopting a "door-to-door + full-coverage insurance" combined solution can reduce comprehensive risks by over 35%. The latest customs data shows that the average customs clearance time for jewelry products in 2025 has been shortened to 8.7 hours, but selecting a professional agent can further compress clearance time by 40%.