Why do we need an export agency company?

For first-time international traders or small and medium-sized enterprises,Agency export serviceIt can address three core pain points:Threshold for import and export qualifications(According to the General Administration of Customs' requirements in 2025, the registered capital shall not be less than 5 million RMB.),Professional document processing capability(covering 15+ types of trade documents),Compliance risk control(U.S. Section 232, EU REACH Regulation, etc.). A cross-border e-commerce company was fined 30% of the cargo value in 2024 due to HS code misdeclaration, highlighting the importance of professional agency services.

How to verify the authenticity of an agency's qualifications?

It is recommended to implement a four-tier verification system:

• Customs filing query: Log in to the "China International Trade Single Window" to verify the enterprise's customs registration code.
• 23. SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) Directory: Check whether it is listed in the "Enterprise Directory for Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments in Trade"
• Bank credit record: Request to provide the last two years.International SettlementBank Cooperation Certificate
• Key points for on - site inspection:
  • customs clearanceTeam size (recommended to have a dedicated team of 10 or more members)
  • Degree of ERP system visualization (full-process electronic customs clearance required by 2025)

What items are included in the 2025 agency fees?

The typical fee structure includes:

• Basic Service Costs: Charged at 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value (including customs declaration, document preparation, and foreign exchange verification).
• Value Added Services:
  • Export tax refundAdvance payment (funding cost approximately 0.8% monthly interest)
  • Customs clearance at the destination port (average USD120 per shipment for Europe and America routes).
• Special Precautions: Additional carbon tariff declaration service fee to be introduced in 2025 (EU CBAM covers steel and aluminum products)

How to avoid legal risks in export agency?

It is recommended to clearly specify the following terms in the cooperation agreement:

• Liability Allocation Clauses: Proportion of demurrage charges borne due to customs declaration errors
• Intellectual property clauses: The 2025 Sino-US Trade Agreement requires pre-filing of trademarks.
• Data security clauses: Compliant with the requirements of the "Measures for Security Assessment of Cross-border Data Transfer"
• Crisis management mechanism: Customs AEO-certified enterprises can apply for expedited inspection (saving 72 hours in customs clearance time).

What special requirements do agents in emerging markets have?

For emerging markets such as RCEP member countries, the Middle East, and Africa, attention should be paid to:

• : Third-party fees such as CCPIT certification and embassy legalization: Processing time for Saudi SASO certification and Egypt COI certificate
• Payment methods: Common Soft Clause Traps in UAE Letters of Credit
• Logistics solutions: Comparison of Tax and Fee Differences Between China-Europe Railway Express and Sea Freight (13% VAT Deductible for Railway Transport in 2025)
• Cultural adaptation: Adjustment Plan for Port Operation Hours in the Middle East During Ramadan

What is the impact of digital transformation on agency services?

In 2025, customs will fully implement the construction of "Smart Customs," bringing about three major changes:

• Customs clearance efficiency improved: The intelligent order review system has reduced the manual review rate to 15%.
• Document Electronization: Electronic transmission of certificates of origin covers 95% of FTA partner countries.
• Risk Early Warning System: Enterprises can check their compliance scores in real-time through the "Customs-Enterprise Collaboration Platform".