1. What qualification certificates must be obtained for the export of matsutake?

According to the latest international trade regulations of 2025, matsutake export enterprises need to prepare:

• Basic Qualifications
  • Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators
  • Legal business qualifications
  • Export foodProduction Enterprise Filing Certificate (with a validity period of more than 6 months)
• Special Certificate
  • Phytosanitary Certificate (HS Code 0709590000 shall be indicated)
  • Certificate of Origin (Applicable to Preferential Tariff Rates for RCEP Member States)
  • Heavy Metal Residue Test Report (Cadmium Content ≤ 0.2mg/kg)

How to Choose ReliableExport agentThe service provider?

It is recommended to evaluate the reliability of agents through three dimensions:

• Professional Qualification Verification
  • Verify the membership qualification of China International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFA)
  • Confirm the qualification for frozen food transportation (ISO23412 certification)
• Business Capability Assessment
  • Please provide松茸 export cases from the past 3 years (annual operation volume > 50 tons is recommended)
  • Examine the coverage of customs clearance cooperation networks at the destination ports (especially in Japan and South Korea)
• Risk prevention and control system
  • Cold Chain Transportation Temperature Monitoring System (requiring ±1℃ accuracy)
  • Emergency Compensation Plan for Transportation Delays (It is recommended to initiate compensation when the delay exceeds 48 hours)

III. How to design the export transportation plan for matsutake in 2025?

Formulate differentiated transportation plans according to the destination:

• Japanese Market
  • Priority is given to direct flights to Haneda/Narita Airport
  • Using cold storage containers (maintaining 0-4℃ for over 96 hours)
• The European market
  • A compliance statement with EC No.852/2004 must be attached during the declaration.
  • It is recommended to use Luxembourg Airlines' cold chain dedicated line (3 flights per week)
• North American market
  • FDA Prior Notice Number (PN Number) must be provided
  • Recommended temperature-controlled sea + air freight hybrid solution (cost reduced by 15-20%)

4. What are the changes in tariff policies of major export markets?

2025 Key Market Tariff Adjustment:

• Japan: Maintain the basic tax rate of 3.5%, but introduce a new ecological certification preferential policy (which can be reduced to 2.1%)
• South Korea: Implement a new seasonal tariff (import tariff increased to 8% from August to October)
• The European Union: 12% anti-dumping duty imposed on松茸 originating from China (exemption available upon provision of original factory cost audit report)
• USA: Tariffs are exempted for small-value trades below 3,000 US dollars (it is recommended to ship in batches)

V. How to AvoidExport agentCommon risks during the process?

It is recommended to establish a three - layer risk prevention and control mechanism:

• Contract Terms Protection
  • Clarify the point in time for the transfer of ownership of the goods (it is recommended to take the passing of inspection at the port of destination as the boundary)
  • Agreed exchange rate fluctuation sharing ratio (recommended to adopt a 30:70 sharing mechanism)
• Insurance Portfolio Configuration
  • Basic insurance coverage: ICC (A) clause + Temperature Additional Risk
  • Special Insurance Type: Advance Payment Credit Insurance (coverage for 30% deposit)
• Process monitoring measures
  • Request the agent to provide real-time monitoring of dual data: GPS positioning and temperature.
  • Key nodes (customs clearance, transfer, customs clearance) implement image evidence storage