WHAT IS FUMIGATION? UNDERSTANDING GOODS FUMIGATION

In the field of exporting goods, especially plant products, the concept of fumigation cannot be overlooked. What is fumigation? What are fumigation fees? Let SmartLink explore these questions through this article.

1. What is fumigation?

Fumigation, known as “hun trùng” in Vietnamese, is a method used to eliminate pests, termites, and harmful organisms in plants. Typically, chemicals in spray form are used to fumigate ship compartments, wooden shelves, or containers.

2. What is fumigation fee?

What is fumigation? Smart Link Logistics

Organic-origin goods such as agricultural products (coffee, pepper, cashew nuts, etc.), wooden products, rattan, handicrafts, untreated surface goods, etc., can easily get damaged during long shipments if not fumigated with chemicals. This treatment requires additional costs, known as fumigation fees.

3. Why is fumigation necessary for export and import goods?

Fumigation of export and import goods is crucial to protect the goods and avoid damage during transportation. Some main reasons include:

Long sea transportation time: Conditions such as high humidity and temperature can easily cause mold. Fumigation helps resolve this issue.
Agricultural products are prone to diseases: Fumigation is essential for preservation when exporting.
Strict regulations in some countries: Regions like Europe, America, Australia, and Japan have stringent fumigation regulations to ensure food safety. Non-compliance can result in goods being returned, fines, or import bans. Therefore, fumigating export shipments is necessary.

4. What types of goods require fumigation?

Goods that are susceptible to mold, disease, and should not be stored in high humidity need fumigation before export. Specifically:

Processed dry agricultural products: Coffee, rice, tea, pepper, cashew nuts, beans, etc.
Wooden products: Rattan, handicrafts, untreated wood, etc.
Wooden packaging: Wooden pallets, wooden crates, often used for packing ceramics, fragile items.

The fumigation of packaging is usually ensured by the packaging supplier, so when exporting with this packaging, re-fumigation is not required. However, exporters should contact the importer to understand the fumigation methods suitable for that country.

5. Fumigation certificate

Typically, the exporter will contact a fumigation service provider before loading the goods. The goods will be fumigated during container loading. After 1-2 days, the fumigation company will issue a fumigation certificate (Certificate of Fumigation) to the shipper.

The documents required for issuing a fumigation certificate include:

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading

The fumigation certificate will contain information such as:

Description of goods
Bill of Lading number
Weight
Quantity
Means of conveyance
Fumigant used
Dosage
Duration of exposure
Place of fumigation
Date fumigated
Consignee
Container/seal number

This is the information that SmartLink wants to share to help you better understand what fumigation is and the fumigation fees involved in the export process. We hope this article is helpful to you. We aim to provide you with services and solutions to help your goods reach the world with a commitment to dedication and customer partnership. We take pride in being a company with over 13 years of experience in transportation.

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