How do you export electronic products?
Global Export Strategy for Home Appliances, Electronic Components, and Devices
Market Overview
The global electronics market is expanding with the growth of IoT, smart homes, and wearable devices. South Korea possesses global competitiveness in the fields of semiconductors, displays, smartphones, and home appliances.
Key Export Markets
The major markets include the United States (FCC certification), EU (CE marking), China (CCC certification), Japan (PSE mark), Southeast Asia, and India. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety certifications are essential.
Mandatory Certification
CE marking (EU), FCC certification (USA), CCC certification (China), PSE mark (Japan), KC certification (Korea), RoHS/WEEE (environmental regulations) are required.
Buyer Type
There are electronics distributors, ODM/OEM clients, online retailers (Amazon), telecommunications companies, and corporate clients (B2B).
Major Exhibitions
Major events include CES (USA, January), IFA (Germany, September), MWC (Spain, February), Computex (Taiwan, June), and CEATEC (Japan, October).
Buyer Type
Electronics Distributor
Electronics specialty stores, electronics product chains, wholesalers
ODM/OEM Customers
Companies that request production under their own brand
Online retailer
Amazon, eBay, local e-commerce
Mandatory Certification
Major Exhibitions
| common.tableHeaders.tradeShowName | common.tableHeaders.location | common.tableHeaders.period |
|---|---|---|
| CES | Las Vegas, USA | January |
| IFA | Berlin, Germany | September |
| MWC | Barcelona, Spain | February |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the difference between FCC certification and CE marking?
A. FCC certification is the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulation in the United States, while CE marking is the integrated safety/EMC/environment certification in the EU. Both are mandatory for exports to their respective regions.
Q. What is the RoHS regulation?
A. The EU's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive limits the content of six hazardous substances, including lead, mercury, and cadmium. Compliance is mandatory for exports to the EU.