What isAgency export,business?

Export agency refers to a service model where enterprises with import/export qualifications (the agent) accept commissions from manufacturers (the principal) to handleExport customs clearance, foreign exchange settlement, tax rebate declaration and other complete export procedures in their own name. According to the newly revised 2025 Customs Import and Export Goods Declaration Management Measures, export agency must strictly comply withThe principle of "Three Streams Integration"(consistent contract flow, goods flow, and fund flow).

What are the essential differences between agent - based export and self - managed export?

• Differences in legal entities:
  • Export Agency: The agent acts as the declarant and bears customs responsibilities
  • Self-operated Export: The manufacturer assumes all legal responsibilities
• Differences in capital flow direction:
  • Under agency model, foreign exchange directly enters the agents account
  • Self-operated export payments are directly remitted to the enterprises foreign currency account
• Differences in tax rebate operations:
  • The agent handles tax rebates on behalf of the principal with authorization agreement
  • Self-operated enterprises need to complete the full tax rebate process independently

Which enterprises will need more in 2025Agency export service?

According to our survey data of 200 enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta region, the following types of enterprises show increasing preference for export agency services:

• Small and micro manufacturers with annual export volume below 5 million yuan
• Traditional manufacturing enterprises transitioning to cross-border e-commerce
• involveSpecial regulatory goodsExporters (such as medical devices, chemical products)
• Export enterprises entering emerging markets (such as RCEP member countries) for the first time

How can export agency services help enterprises control compliance risks?

Implemented by the General Administration of Customs in 2025"Smart Customs" systemImposes higher requirements for export declarations. Professional agency companies can assist through:

• HS code intelligent classification system (error rate <0.3%)
• Real-time updated rules of origin database
• Cross-border payment and receipt anomaly monitoring mechanism
• Export tax refundRisk early warning platform

Taking an auto parts manufacturer as an example, in 2023, through timely adjustment of ECFA certificate of origin declaration method by an agency company, approximately 1.2 million yuan in tariff losses was avoided.

What qualifications must be verified when selecting an export agency company?

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Customs AEO Certified Enterprise Qualification
  • Register of Foreign Exchange Administration
  • Electronic Port IC Card operation authority
• Industry-specific qualifications:
  • Dangerous goods transportation qualification (if applicable)
  • Specific industry export licenses (such as medical device registration certificates)

What additional costs may arise from export agency services?

Typical agency service fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee: 0.5%-1.2% of export amount (depending on business complexity)
• Advance payment interest: 10%-30% above LPR rate
• Abnormal situation handling fees: such as amendment fees, late declaration penalty payments, etc.

It is recommended that enterprises pay special attention when signing agency agreementsClosure of costsandLiability Allocation Clausesto avoid subsequent disputes.

What are the new trends in digital agency services for 2025?

• Blockchain customs clearance system (pilot enterprises achieved 40% reduction in clearance time)
• AI intelligent document review system (automatically identifies over 95% of document issues)
• Cross-border settlement direct connection channel (payment receipt time reduced to T+1)
• Real-time visual logistics tracking system

After adopting the intelligent agency system, a garment export enterprise in 2024 reduced export document processing costs by 62% and shortened tax refund cycles from 45 days to 18 days.