I. What isExport agentCustoms clearance?

Export agentCustoms clearance refers to the process where professional service agencies act on behalf of enterprises to complete the necessary procedures for goods to exit the country.Customs declarationTax payment, document reviewand other statutory procedures. According to the 2025 WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement data, utilizing professional customs clearance agents can improve average clearance efficiency by 40% and reduce declaration error rates by 65%.

2. What specific services are included in customs clearance agency?

• Core Service Module:
  • HS code classification and compliance review
  • Handling of export license/certificate of origin and other documents
  • Declaration of Electronic Port Data and Customs Clearance Release
  • Export tax refundDocument preparation (VAT special invoice, customs declaration form, etc.)
• Value-added service items:
  • Cross-border transportation solution optimization
  • Destination country customs clearance pre-review service
  • Trade Compliance Risk Alert (New Special Controls on Lithium Battery Transportation Added in 2025)

III. Core Differences Between Self-Clearance and Authorized Agency

According to the General Administration of Customs' 2025 Enterprise Credit Management Measures,AEOCertified EnterpriseSelf-customs clearance can enjoy expedited customs clearance treatment, but the following conditions must be met:

• Employ at least 2 licensed customs declarants
• Establish a comprehensive customs affairs management system.
• No major violations within the past three years.

The core advantage of an agency lies in:

• Stay updated on real-time changes in customs policies across countries (such as the new EU regulations to be implemented in 2025The carbon tariffsMechanism)
• Establish special declaration channels (for hazardous goods/cold chain/high-value artworks, etc.)
• Provide comprehensive legal risk underwriting services.

IV. How to Choose a Reliable Customs Clearance Agency?

• Key points for qualification verification:
  • Customs-registered customs declaration enterprise qualification (verifiable on the "China Customs Enterprise Import and Export Credit Information Publicity Platform")
  • Membership of the International Freight Agents Association (FIATA)
  • Customs clearance qualifications for specific categories (e.g., medical devices require registration with the Medical Products Administration).
• Service capability evaluation:
  • A large-scale enterprise handling over 100,000 customs declarations annually.
  • We have our own in-house customs clearance team (not outsourced) at major ports.
  • Equipped with an intelligent customs declaration system (capable of interfacing with enterprise ERP for real-time tracking).

V. Latest Policy Changes in Customs Clearance Services for 2025

Enterprises should pay special attention to the following adjustments:

• Full implementation of electronic documents:The General Administration of Customs requires all declaration documents to submit structured data through the "Single Window" system.
• Green Customs Clearance Channel:Goods that meet the "Green Product Certification Catalog" will enjoy "zero-wait" customs clearance.
• Intelligent Document Review System:The proportion of AI-automated identification of high-risk customs declarations has increased to 85%.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How are customs clearance agency fees calculated?

  It typically includes a basic service fee (ranging from 500 to 2000 yuan per shipment) + a risk deposit (0.1%-0.3% of the cargo value). Starting in 2025, some ports will pilot a "customs clearance time commitment system" charging model, where 30% of the fee will be refunded if the agreed-upon clearance time is met.

• Q: How long does it take to clear customs for special goods?

  Regular goods take 1-3 business days, while specific items such as:
  ? Chemicals: 5-7 working days (MSDS certification required)
  ? Food category: 7-10 working days (CIQ health certificate required)

• Q: What should I do if an inspection occurs during the customs clearance process?

  Professional agency companies should provide:
  1. Advance declaration and pre-clearance services reduce inspection rates.
  2. On-site accompanying inspection personnel
  3. Emergency Legal Support Team