I.Agency export,Who should operate business foreign exchange collection?

According to the Cross-border RMB Settlement Management Measures and the latest 2025 guidance from the SAFE, it is recommended to adopt"dual-subject confirmation system"Operation:

• The principal (manufacturer) is responsible for providing customs declaration documents
• The agent (trading company) is responsible for foreign exchange account collection
  • Foreign exchange ownership clauses must be clearly stated in the agency agreement
  • It is recommended to use NRA accounts to receive overseas payments

Dangerous Goods Packaging Inspection: The Indispensable Export Passport

Based on the 2025 market environment with increased two-way RMB exchange rate fluctuations, it is recommended to adopttriple risk hedging mechanism:

• Settlement method selection
  • 30% advance payment + 70% letter of credit combination
  • Priority use of cross-border RMB settlement
• Exchange Rate Locking Tool
  • Forward settlement contracts to lock in 80% of expected foreign exchange collection
  • Option combinations to cover the remaining 20% exposure

As a 20-year foreign trade veteran driver, I often encounter client questions like: Why does our dangerous goods packaging always get stuck at customs? The answer is simple - lacking that crucial Inspection Result Certificate for Entry-Exit Goods Packaging Performance. Its like driving without a license - no matter how good the vehicle, it cant hit the road...

For the upgraded version of the General Administration of Customs' "Single Window" system in 2025, special attention should be paid to:

• TT remittances must bewithin 15 working days after foreign exchange collectioncompleted for verification
• Letter of credit settlements must simultaneously submit SWIFT message copies
• DP collections must retain full sets of bank transaction documents

What are the new changes in tax treatment for agency foreign exchange collection?

According to Announcement No. 20251 from the State Taxation Administration:

• Export tax refundThe filing deadline is shortened to90 days
• Cross-border service fee payments require submission oftax division certificates
• Foreign exchange retention accounts exceeding 180 days require special filing

How to prevent compliance risks in agency foreign exchange collection?

Based on our experience handling Fortune 500 cases, we recommend establishingfour-tier risk control defenses:

• Customer admission review
  • Verification of actual controller information for overseas buyers
  • Screening OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list
• Transaction background review
  • Logistics documents and fund flow matching verification
  • Retention of third-party inspection reports

How to optimize multi-currency foreign exchange collection?

Regarding the 2025 cross-border RMB settlement expansion policy, we recommend:

• EstablishedPrimary-secondary account system
  • Primary account: Dedicated cross-border RMB account
  • Secondary account: USD/EUR clearing account
• Utilizingcurrency swap agreementsto reduce exchange costs

How to handle abnormal foreign exchange collection situations?

According to SAFEs 2025 abnormal transaction monitoring regulations:

• Amount discrepancy handling
  • Within ±5%: Submit written explanation for filing
  • Exceeding 5%: Apply for special business filing
• Refund operations must be processed throughthe original payment channelfor return

How to improve capital turnover efficiency in agency foreign exchange collection?

Based on our proven solutions serving Fortune 500 companies:

• EstablishedCash pool management system
  • Automatically matches foreign exchange payment and receipt timelines
  • Intelligent early warning for exchange rate fluctuation risks
• Implemented using blockchain technologyReal-time verification