Group 1 - The core role of species certification in contract fulfillment is to serve as essential documentation for customs clearance and to ensure compliance with international trade regulations [1][3] - Species certification is crucial for proving that goods are not part of illegal trade, supporting the completeness of documentation required for customs clearance at the destination port, and ensuring consistency in documents related to payment and letters of credit [3] - For Chinese exporters dealing with endangered species products, such as snake skin bags and rosewood crafts, species certification must be provided alongside CITES certificates; otherwise, buyers may refuse to accept goods or customs may detain shipments [3] Group 2 - Companies should clarify the obligations regarding species certification and related documentation with buyers during the contract signing phase to prevent disputes arising from missing documents [4] - Export documentation should be prepared in advance, especially during peak periods at major ports like Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, as the approval process for species certification may take longer [4] - It is essential to ensure that the content of the species certification is consistent with the contract, invoice, and packing list to avoid issues that could affect contract fulfillment [4] Group 3 - The trend in the industry indicates that global ecological protection regulations are becoming stricter, leading international buyers to conduct more rigorous reviews of species certification and related documentation [5] - Chinese export companies should proactively establish internal management systems for species certification applications and documentation archiving to meet the demands of digital fulfillment and cross-border data verification [5]