E-blankets Express Delivery
In preparation for winter, European residents are rushing to stock up on heating equipment, while Chinese manufacturers have kicked off a production boom.
According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in July alone this year, the EU27 imported 1.29 million electric blankets from China, an increase of nearly 150% month-on-month. The sales season for heaters exported to the EU has also been extended by about one month. Many importers have increased their orders for heaters, leading to a "rush order wave“.
The European market has been a primary growth engine for Chinese appliance exports. Demands for imported electric heaters have surged in European countries, especially Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Germany. Imports of electric blankets have also more than doubled in Greece, Italy, Poland, Germany and the Netherlands.
Electric blanket exports require certification procedures
The severe cold of winter has led to an increasing demand for electric blankets, with statistics showing that the usage of electric blankets in Europe far exceeds that in China. This has also attracted the attention of many businesses. Electric blankets, also known as electric mattresses, are contact-type electrical heating appliances. They incorporate specially designed, insulation-standardized soft cable-like heating elements woven or sewn into the blanket in a coiled snake shape, generating heat when powered on. However, electric blankets exported from China to Europe must obtain CE certification. In addition, they need to comply with KC standards in South Korea, FCC and UL standards in the United States, IC, CUL, and CSA standards in Canada.
CE certification provides a unified technical standard for the trade of products from various countries in the European market, simplifying trade procedures. To enter the EU or the European Free Trade Area, products from any country must undergo CE certification and display the CE mark on them. Therefore, CE certification serves as a passport for products to enter the markets of the EU and European Free Trade Area countries.
CE certification indicates that a product has met the safety requirements set by EU directives; it is a commitment made by businesses to consumers, increasing consumer trust in the product; products bearing the CE mark will reduce the risk of selling in European markets. Let's take a look at the CE certification testing standards and procedures for electric blankets.
Technical documents required for CE certification
The name and address of the manufacturer (EU Authorized Representative (EU Authorized Agent) AR), the product's name, model number, etc.
Product User Manual
Safety Design Documents
Product electrical schematic diagrams, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams
List of key components or raw materials (please choose products with European certification marks)
Find a reliable logistics company
Selecting a reliable freight forwarder company that can ship electric blankets is crucial. For sellers, exporting electric blanket products cannot be separated from the support of freight forwarder companies. Therefore, choosing a freight forwarder company capable of shipping electric blankets and having extensive shipping experience is particularly important.
Shenzhen Ou Yipai Logistics Co., Ltd. mainly operates international express export, acts as an agent for UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT, air freight, sea freight, cross-border dedicated lines, and FBA dedicated lines. With Shenzhen as the starting point, it provides comprehensive logistics services such as forwarding, warehousing operations, customs clearance, etc. in major logistics cities including Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo, etc. It is a professional logistics enterprise. Regular customs declaration with double clearance, door-to-door service, safe and secure.
Choose a logistics channel for electric heating blanket products
You can choose from four major international couriers for export: DHL Express, UPS Express, FedEx Express, and TNT Express.
Cross-border Logistics Special Line
Europe Air Express Line, pick-up within 8-10 working days (excluding customs inspection). Stable delivery time, full coverage of the territory, door-to-door service with double clearance and tax included, safe and fast, flights depart every week. Can handle overseas warehouses, commercial addresses, and private addresses.
European railway dedicated line, fast and stable delivery time, cargo can be picked up within about 35 natural days after the train departs. Low price, only 1/3 of air freight. Strong customs clearance capability, the customs clearance team usually completes customs clearance within 1-2 days. Delivery can be made to all parts of Europe.
Europe-bound trucking service, compared to air freight, the price is only 30% of that of air freight. Compared to sea freight, it is much faster and more stable. The European trucking space is not limited, ensuring sufficient space, so there is basically no need to worry about logistics timeliness issues caused by cargo stacking. The initial leg is by road transportation, with UPS delivery at the end, a strong combination with strong transport capacity.
European sea freight express line, with transit times ranging from 35 to 50 days (excluding customs inspection). Sea freight has a large capacity and extensive routes, eliminating the need for transshipment in dedicated line transportation and reducing concerns about cargo loss during transit. For large-volume cargo transportation, it can further reduce costs.