Vacuum bag in foreign trade usually refers to a plastic packaging bag used for soft goods such as textiles, clothing, and bedding. It compresses the volume by vacuuming to reduce shipping costs and storage space. Usage scenarios include container or air transport of light and bulky cargo such as export clothing, home textiles, and plush toys. Precautions: 1) Specify the material (e.g., PE, PA/PE composite) and thickness to ensure sealing and puncture resistance; 2) Vacuum packaging may cause wrinkles that affect product appearance, and some customers may require restoration to original shape before sale; 3) Pay attention to the destination country's environmental regulations on plastic packaging (e.g., EU SUP Directive) and avoid using non-recyclable materials; 4) Distinguish from 'compression bag': vacuum bags emphasize sealing after vacuuming, while compression bags may only rely on manual rolling to expel air; distinguish from 'dust bag': the latter only prevents dust and does not compress volume. In addition, vacuum bags are also used for food exports (e.g., coffee, nuts), but must comply with food contact material standards. Foreign trade contracts should specify specifications, quantity, vacuum degree, and packaging markings.
📝 Examples
1. This batch of cotton T-shirts exported to the United States will be packaged in vacuum bags, 20 pieces per bag. After vacuuming, the volume can be reduced by about 60% to save ocean freight. (Note: Used for clothing export, emphasizing volume compression to reduce freight.)
2. Please confirm that the vacuum bag material is PA/PE composite, 80 microns thick, and printed with a recycling symbol to comply with EU environmental requirements. (Note: Emphasizes material and environmental compliance to avoid customs clearance issues.)
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