I. How to verify the legal qualifications of the customs agent?

According to the 2023 data from the General Administration of Customs, there are8.7%The customs declaration has been returned due to an agent qualification issue.

• The Sea Code.Real-time verification via China International Trade Single Window
• AEO certificationPriority is given to companies that have passed Advanced Customs AEO certification (reduced50% verification rate)
• Qualifications of industry associations: Such as the title of "Outstanding Customs Brokerage Enterprise" awarded by the China Customs Brokers Association.

Does the scope of agency services match the needs of the company?

Different trading methods require specific service capabilities, and it is recommended to filter according to the following dimensions:

• Types of trade adaptation:
  • General trade (represented by2024 total exports per year73.2%)
  • Processing Trade (Requires Guarantee Management Capacity)
  • Cross-border e-commerce (requires integration with Customs 1210/9710 systems)
• Experience of Goods CategorySpecial goods such as chemicals and medical devices require special qualifications

What are the common traps in the offer list?

Long-Triangle Enterprise2024 More Expenses Due to Unidentified Offer Trap127,000 yuanParticular attention is needed:

• Hidden costs: Check fees, change fee, default payment calculation criteria
• Conditions of exchange rate fluctuationRecommended fixed exchange rate settlement cycle
• Service content boundariesSpecific operating costs such as pre-registration of customs declarations and deletion of lists

How to handle emergency customs inspections?

The quality agents should have emergency handling capabilities to include:

• Field Coordination CapacitySpecialist customs officers permanently present at the port inspection
• Speed of repair.The timing of key documents such as certificates of origin and inspection reports
• Risk Early Warning SystemPotential issues such as early identification of commodity classification and declaration elements

V. How can digital service capabilities be assessed?

2025 year Customs paperless tariff has been reached98%It is necessary to confirm that the agent has:

• Electronic customs systemAbility to connect with a single window API
• Visualization of dataReal-time tracking of customs progress and abnormal early warning
• EDI transmission securityISO27001 Information Security Management System Certification

VI. How to judge the agency’s business reputation?

Recommended through three-dimensional cross-validation:

• Customs Credit StatementQuery administrative penalty records for the past 24 months
• Company RecommendedParticipate in real case industry exhibitions
• Service provider ratingRefer to the top 50 companies in the annual ranking of the China Customs Brokers Association

VII. What are the obligatory contents of the contract?

A pearl triangle company loses due to contract omission270,000 yuanIt must be clear:

• Division of responsibilitiesProportion of delayed payments caused by error
• Service response timeEmergency handling mechanisms including non-working hours
• Termination of provisionsData transfer norms and transitional arrangements

How important is geographical coverage?

2025 Largest port throughput in the Triangle45%It is necessary to confirm the agent in:

• The core port.Main hubs such as Shanghai port and Ningbo mountain port
• Special Supervisory AreasLocal service team in tax zone and free trade trial zone
• Multiple transportation networksEmerging Channels in Central Europe, Cross-border Road Transport

How do value-added services create added value?

Quality agency can provide:

• Export tax refundacceleratedDirect data connection to the tax system
• Supply Chain FinanceCredit based on customs data
• RCEP applicationIntelligent matching system of rules of origin

What are the risks of replacing agents?

The transition period should focus on:

• Data migration securityTransfer of system of customs historical records
• Update of customs recordsApply for consignee and consignor change 30 days in advance
• Operational link testing.Arrange 2-3 trial orders to verify process stability