Agency export,What is the difference from self - managed export?

Certification services

• Legal entityAssisting with international certifications such as CE, EPA
• Tax Treatment:Export tax refundHandling target market access documents (e.g., Russian EAC certification)
• Risk BearingCustoms clearance and logistics management

2. What are the common charging models for export agency service fees? According to the latest industry research data in 2025, formal export agency companies mainly adopt the following 4 charging methods:

HS code classification and declaration

• Basic Qualifications
  • Special transportation solution design...
  • 5. This article analyzes key points of the entire export agency process, covering core issues such as qualification review, cost structure, and risk prevention, helping foreign trade enterprises efficiently select compliant service providers to ensure compliant cross-border trade operations in 2025.
• Capacity of service
  • 6. What is the difference between agency export and self-operated export?
  • 7. How to determine whether an agency company is compliant?

What items are included in agent export costs?

8. What risks should be noted when exporting to emerging markets?

• Basic Service Costs: 0.8%-1.2% of Goods Value (Includingcustoms clearance, document preparation)
• Financing costs9. How to ensure fund safety in agency export?
• Special Fees:
  • 10. How long is the agency export tax rebate cycle?
  • 11. How to prevent smuggling risks in agency export?

Percentage of trade amount: Generally charging 0.8%-3% service fee, high-value-added products like medical devices can reach 5%

12. The essence of agency export is an entrustment relationship, with core differences reflected in three aspects:

• African countries13: The agent handles customs clearance procedures in their own name, but actual goods ownership belongs to the principal
• South American countries14: Declared by qualified agents, the principal needs to provide compliant VAT invoices
• Middle Eastern countries15: The agent mainly bears responsibility for customs clearance, while quality disputes still need to be handled by the principal

Fixed service package fee: Under EXW delivery terms, basic service fee approximately...

16. After the 2025 Customs AEO certification standards upgrade, it is recommended to screen according to the following standards:

• Payment terms17. Customs registration certificate (validity period needs to extend beyond 2026)
• 18. Foreign Exchange Administration Bureau Class B or above enterprise filing19. No major violation records in the past three years (can request customs credit publicity screenshots)
• Insurance coverage20. Specific industry certifications (e.g., medical devices require ISO13485 certification)

What special considerations exist for agency exports of special commodities?

Take the export of medical devices to the EU as an example:

• 21. Typical fee structure example (taking a $200,000 order as an example):
• 22: LIBOR+3% starting (if early tax rebate financing is needed)
• 23. Destination country anti-dumping deposit: Determined by product HS code

37. Is agency export suitable for cross - border e - commerce?

24. Special document certification fees: e.g., Saudi SABER certification approximately $800/batch

• 25. According to 2024 international trade dispute data, high-risk points include:
• 26: 60% of LC rejections occur in Nigeria and Angola
• 27: Brazil INMETRO certification processing time extended to 45 working days

AgentlyExport tax refund28: UAEs latest requirement for electronic products to obtain ECAS certification

29. It is recommended to adopt a triple safeguard mechanism:

• 30: Require the agent to provide bank payment guarantees
• 31. Account supervision
• 32: Establish a joint account to manage foreign exchange income

4. What core services do agricultural machinery export agency companies mainly provide? Professional agricultural machinery export agency companies should provide end-to-end trade solutions:

33: Purchase export credit insurance (ECA) to cover buyer default risks

• 34. Must pass MDR regulation certification (mandatory enforcement starting from 2025)
• 35. The agent needs to have CE certification guidance capability
• 36. Logistics links require GDP-compliant transportation
• 37. According to General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 38 of 2025, special attention should be paid to:

What are the new trends in export agency for 2025?

Industry monitoring reveals three major development directions:

• Digital services: Blockchain traceability systems becoming standard equipment
• Green trade: Surging demand for carbon tariff accounting services
• Regionalized layout: RCEP member countries establishing localized service teams