EU Import Document Checklist
What Documents Do I Need to Import Metal Bunk Beds Into the EU?
Short answer: For a container of metal bunk beds you will normally need four things — the EN 747 / EN 1725 test reports, a CE declaration of conformity, GPSR (EU) 2023/988 responsible-person and traceability information, and product / carton labelling that matches the paperwork. Ask your supplier for the certificate numbers before the container ships, not after it arrives.
This checklist is written for distributors and online sellers importing from a factory. It describes what to request; the exact documents issued with your order are listed on your quotation and certificate pack.
The document checklist
| # | Document | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN 747-1 / EN 747-2 test report | Model names on the report must match the models on your invoice. Zehao states 200 kg per berth, SGS tested. |
| 2 | CE declaration of conformity | Manufacturer name, address, standard references and signature. Certificate numbers and the issuing body are listed in the certificate pack supplied with your order. |
| 3 | GPSR (EU) 2023/988 information | EU responsible person, manufacturer contact details, product identifier and batch traceability, plus safety warnings in the language of the market. |
| 4 | Product and carton labelling | Model number, load rating, assembly instructions and warning labels consistent with the test report. |
| 5 | Commercial set | Packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin where required. |
Zehao's published certification scope covers CE, EN 747-1:2024, EN 1725, ISO 9001:2015 and SGS test reports — see Certifications and EN 747 Certified Metal Bunk Beds. For Australia and New Zealand, the equivalent question is answered on AS/NZS 4220 Bunk Beds.
Why this matters for online sellers
Marketplaces can suspend a listing while documentation is reviewed. Preparing the certificate pack and the GPSR details before shipment is the cheapest way to avoid a container sitting at the warehouse. Our private-label page explains how branding and packaging are handled; this page covers selling online specifically.
Three follow-up questions
Do you provide a declaration of conformity for each model? Please confirm the document set with our sales team, and request it with your quotation so the model numbers can be checked.
Who is the EU responsible person under GPSR? This is arranged with your compliance adviser before the first shipment; confirm the details with our sales team.
Can documents be matched to a mixed container? Yes in principle — list every model on the packing list, then check the mixed-container rules and the loading calculator.
Regulatory note: this page is a buying checklist, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or compliance adviser.