What isAgency export,Proof? How does it ensure compliant business operations for enterprises?

An Export Agency Certificate is an official document issued by an agency enterprise with import and export rights, clearly recording the principal-agent relationship between the actual exporter and the agency. In the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Goods Declaration released by the General Administration of Customs in 2025, this document is explicitly listed as one of the mandatory documents for cross-border trade. Its core value is reflected in:

• Legal Compliance Assurance: In compliance with the provisions of Article 38 of the Customs Law regarding the declarant for export
• Basis for the Division of Powers and Responsibilities: Clearly define the legal relationship between the manufacturer and the foreign trade agent to avoid the risk of tax audits
• Accuracy support for declaration: Ensure the accurate entry of declaration elements such as HS codes and country of origin.

How can an agency export certificate help companies secure larger export-tax rebates?

According to the 2025 update by the State Taxation AdministrationExport tax refundProcedures: Enterprises holding a standardized export agency certificate may enjoy:

• VAT immediate levy and immediate refund: The tax refund processing period has been shortened from the standard 90 days to 45 working days.
• Export Credit Insurance Subsidy: Up to 30% of the premium may be refunded through government subsidies.
• Cross-border e-commerce format support: B2B exports that comply with the regulatory code 9810 can additionally enjoy a 5-percentage-point increase in the export rebate rate.

What business risks can be mitigated by using an export agency certificate?

A case study from one of the electromechanical equipment manufacturers we have served shows that a properly documented export agency certificate can effectively prevent:

• Customs Classification Disputes: The agent's professional classification team ensures the accuracy of HS codes
• Intellectual property disputes: Proving the legitimate origin of the product through a chain of documents
• Foreign exchange control risks: Compliant with the SAFE requirements for foreign exchange receipts and payment vouchers

What unique role does the agency export certificate play in emerging-market expansion?

For emerging markets such as RCEP member countries and the African Continental Free Trade Area, professional export agency certification can provide:

• Endorsement of Certificate of Origin: Meet the preferential tariff requirements under regional trade agreements
• Halal Certification: Key Document Support for Islamic Market Access
• Anti-circumvention Certificate: Demonstrating the non-dumping entity through a third-party agency relationship

How can I determine whether an export certificate issued by an agency is compliant and valid?

When selecting a proxy service provider, you should focus on verifying:

• Qualification documents: Customs AEO Certification, Foreign Exchange Administration Category A Enterprise Qualification
• System connectivity capacity: Whether it has an ERP system directly connected to the Single Window
• Historical cases: Compliance records and dispute resolution cases for agency business over the past three years

What new opportunities does the digital transformation of export agency certificates bring?

The full-scale rollout of the Electronic Agency Endorsement Proof (E-AEP) system in 2025 achieves:

• Real-time verification: Real-time data exchange among customs, taxation, and foreign exchange authorities
• Intelligent early warning: Automatically identify conflicting elements in the declaration
• Blockchain evidence: Tamper-proof electronic credential custody system

How can SMEs achieve "asset-light" globalization by leveraging export agency certification?

Using professional proxy services can help businesses:

• Reduce labor costs: No need to establish your own import and export department
• Optimize capital turnover: Short-term cash pressure on the agent for advancing customs duties and other fees
• Acquire market intelligence: Global Trade Data Analysis System of the Shared Proxy