I.Agency export,10. VII. What are the new risks in entrusted agency exports?

9. What core elements must the certificate contain?customs clearance8. According to the latest 2025 "Customs Export Goods Declaration Form Preparation Standards", valid agency export certificates must meet the following elements:

• 7. Legal entity information of both parties6. Complete company names of both parties, unified social credit codes, and customs codes
• 5. Consistency of goods information4. Product name, specifications, and quantity must exactly match the customs declaration form and packing list
• 3. Scope of authority labeling2. Clearly specify agency matters (customs declaration, tax refund, foreign exchange collection, etc.) and validity period
• 1. Customs endorsement requirementsMust include the agent's customs-filed seal and the electronic signature of the handling personnel

16. I. What core elements must an agency export certificate contain?

In 2025, the International Trade Single Window has achieved fully electronic verification throughout the entire process:

• Single Window Verification SystemEnter 18-digit customs declaration number + agent's credit code for real-time query
• Electronic Port Legal Person Card VerificationRead the agent's digital certificate information through IC card
• General Administration of Customs Enterprise Filing Publicity SystemVerify the validity period of the agent's business qualifications
• Special cases requiring offline verificationBring original documents to the enterprise management window of the directly affiliated customs for verification (appointment required)

15. II. Through which official channels can certificate authenticity be verified?

It is recommended to identify risks using the "Three Comparisons and One Verification" method:

• Format comparisonCheck whether the document uses the 2025 standard format (note anti-counterfeiting watermarks and QR code positions)
• Seal comparisonCompare with the seal sample of the agent filed with customs (downloadable via Single Window)
• Data comparisonCheck whether the HS code matches the commodity description according to the latest Customs Tariff classification
• System VerificationVerify the binding status of the customs declaration number and agency relationship through the official website of the General Administration of Customs

14. III. How to identify forged agency export certificates?

Special attention should be paid to the following invalid situations:

• Qualification invalidThe customs credit rating of the agent has been downgraded to 'untrustworthy enterprise'
• Information changeCompany name/legal representative changed without filing updates
• Permission expiredThe agency agreement has expired without renewal
• System warningSingle window displays "Regulatory risk alert exists for this enterprise."

13. IV. Is the certificate valid when the agency has abnormal operations?

According to Announcement No. 38 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025:

• Legal effectPDF versions with electronic seals have the same validity as original paper documents
• 37. Special circumstancesCases involving anti-dumping investigations, intellectual property protection, etc. still require submission of paper documents
• Archiving requirements: Electronic certificates must retain original hash values for verification

12. V. Are electronic certificates equally valid as paper certificates?

It is recommended to handle it in three steps:

• Emergency reporting: Submit the 'Abnormal Agency Relationship Statement' through the single window within 24 hours
• Evidence Preservation: Immediately notarize all email correspondence, chat records, and transfer receipts
• Legal remedies: For amounts exceeding 500,000 RMB, customs should be requested to temporarily suspend the release of goods

11. VI. How to remedy problems found in agency certificates?

Key Focus Areas for 2025:

• Digital currency payment risk: Some agents requesting cryptocurrency settlements may be involved in money laundering
• AI-synthesized seal risks: New forgery techniques can generate highly realistic electronic seals
• Cross-border data compliance risks: Does the agent have a record of security assessment for cross-border data transfer?
• Carbon tariff-related risks: Whether the agent accurately reports product carbon footprint data