8-Dimension EU Market Entry Checklist
1
Compliance & Certification
CE marking / EU GMP / REACH / EU Food Law / MDR — applicable certification in place or roadmap documented
Impact: Prerequisite — cannot enter EU without applicable certification
2
HS Code & Duty
Correct HS classification confirmed — EU MFN duty rate known — FTA preference eligibility assessed
Impact: Critical — determines landed cost competitiveness
3
CBAM Scope
Product checked against CBAM 6-sector list — embedded carbon data collection initiated if applicable
Impact: From Jan 2026 — non-compliance = customs hold
4
RoDTEP & Export Incentives
RoDTEP rate for your HS code confirmed — EPCG/advance authorisation assessed
Impact: Direct impact on export price competitiveness
5
EU Buyer Identification
Minimum 5 qualified EU importers / distributors / MA-holders identified — approach strategy designed
Impact: Without buyer pipeline, no mandate progress
6
Trade Finance & Payment Terms
LC, SBLC, ECGC cover assessed — payment terms for first 3 transactions determined
Impact: Protects against non-payment risk
7
Logistics & Incoterms
Freight route confirmed — Incoterm selected — packaging per EU standards — Dangerous Goods check
Impact: Determines who carries risk and cost on shipment
8
NCNDA & Commission Structure
AJG mandate agreement executed — commission rate, trigger events, 24-month tail documented
Impact: Protects all parties and enables AJG introduction