What types of enterprises can be operatedAgency export service?

According to the latest Foreign Trade Law of 2025, legal export service agents must simultaneously possess:

• Import and Export Rights(Customs Registration Certificate)
• Foreign Exchange Administration records(List of foreign exchange receipts for trade in goods)
• Qualification of general taxpayer
• Special industries need to have corresponding qualifications (such as medical devices need to operate a record certificate)

What are the basic conditions for agency export services?

The two sides must jointly meet the following basic conditions:

• Contractor must provide:
  • Effective business license and legal identity certificate
  • Product compliance documents (inspection reports, certificates of origin, etc.)
  • Complete trade documents (contracts, invoices, packaging documents)
• Agents must provide:
  • Exportedcustoms clearanceOperation team (at least3 licensed customs reporting officer)
  • Foreign Exchange Risk Management Program
  • Tracking system capabilities.

What items are usually included in agency fees?

2025 Industry Standard Service Fee Structure (Example for Goods Worth $1 Million):

• Basic service fee:0.8%-1.2% (depending on product complexity)
• Customs declaration and inspection fee: USD300-800/shipment
• Document processing fee: USD50-150/document
• Interest on tax refund financing (optional): LPR+1.5%-3%
• Special Note: The 7 administrative fees abolished by the General Administration of Customs in 2024 must not be transferred to enterprises.

What clauses must be clear in the agency contract?

According to the 2023 Guiding Cases of the Supreme Peoples Court, it is recommended to focus on:

• Transfer of property ownership time
• Foreign Exchange Risk Sharing Mechanism
• Dispute Resolution Clauses (recommended agreement to be under the jurisdiction of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission)
• Guarantee of intellectual property rights
• Criteria for determining force majeure (specific circumstances)

V. What necessary documents must be prepared for the customs link?

After the full implementation of the electronic certificate by the Customs, the following must be ensured:

• Digital Commercial Invoice (Compliant with UN/CEFACT Standards)
• Electronic packaging list (including three-dimensional goods display)
• 2-Dimensional code of trace origin of goods (compulsory requirements for some goods)
• Electronic Customs Reporting Agreement (requires digital signature of legal persons)

VI. How to verify the actual qualifications of the agent?

Cross-validation is recommended through three official channels:

• General Office of Customs Enterprise Credit Publication System website
• State Foreign Exchange Administration Commodity Trade Foreign Exchange Monitoring System Check List Status
• Electronic port Enterprise Qualification Question module to confirm the validity of the IC card

What circumstances will result in the termination of the agency cooperation?

According to the statistics of foreign trade disputes in recent years, the main risk points include:

• Continuous3 Customs declaration error rate exceeds Customs AEO certification standard (≤3%)
• Foreign exchange receipt delay exceeds the agreed accounting period30days
• High-risk settlement methods such as buyer credit
• Violation of the list of export controls (such as unauthorized export of dual-use items)

What needs to be focused on in emerging markets?

For emerging markets such as ASEAN and Africa, it is recommended to confirm that the agents have:

• RCEP Rules of Origin professional team
• Experience in handling Halal certification for Islamic countries
• Local Partnership Network
• Cross-border currency settlement

IX. How to assess the comprehensive service capacity of the agent?

It is recommended to adopt a 4-dimensional evaluation system:

• The response speed.:24 hourly emergency mechanism
• Risk controlCredit insurance coverage rate
• Technical supportCapacity of ERP systems
• Industry ExperienceExports of similar products

How does the new policy of X.2025 affect agency exports?

Focus on three major policy changes:

• Export tax refund"Paperless + Instant Refund" Nationwide Rollout
• Additional carbon emission data fields for customs declaration elements
• The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has increased the "dual random" inspection ratio to 15%.
• Recommendation requiring agents to submit the Policy Adequacy Assessment Report