What is the specific operation process of agency import and export?

Professional import and export agency companies must possessThree types of core qualifications:

• the Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators issued by the Ministry of Commerce
• the Registration Certificate of Declaration Unit registered with the General Administration of Customs
• the import and export foreign exchange receipt and payment qualification filed with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange

According to the new regulations of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, all agency companies must pass the AEO certification review. It is recommended to require the other party to providescreenshots of the customs credit rating publicity in the past three monthsto ensure that there is no record of bad faith.

What items does the agency fee include? Are there any hidden charges?

StandardsProcess of serviceinclude five stages:

• The preliminary preparation phase
  • Sign a tripartite agency agreement (principal - agent - supplier/buyer)
  • Handle the authorization of the customs electronic port IC card
• Logistics execution stage
  • Conversion of trade terms (such as FCA to DAP)
  • Design of cross - border transportation plan
• Document processing stage
  • Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
  • Review the compliance of declaration elements

How to handle unexpected risks during the customs clearance process?

The fees charged by regular agency companies should include:

• Basic service fee (0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value)
• Bank handling fees (200 - 800 yuan per transaction)
• Document preparation fees (500 - 1500 yuan per set)

Special attention is neededThree potential fees: Late declaration fees arising from customs classification disputes, demurrage charges due to cargo not being picked up at the destination port, and exchange gains or losses caused by exchange rate fluctuations. It is recommended to clearly specify the responsible party for these costs in the contract.

What should small and medium - sized enterprises do if they do not have import and export rights?

After the General Administration of Customs implemented theintelligent control and inspection systemin 2025, it is recommended to adopt the following risk prevention and control measures:

• Prepare in advanceresponse plans for technical trade measures(such as the latest version of the EU CE certification)
• EstablishedCompliance database(dynamic update of HS codes, monitoring of prohibited and restricted lists)
• Purchaseimport and export all - risks insurance(covering the entire process of transportation, warehousing, and customs clearance)

How to ensure the safety and compliance of import and export tax refund?

It can be operated through thedouble - header declarationmode:

• The agency company acts as the operating unit (displayed in the upper left corner of the customs declaration form)
• The entrusted enterprise acts as the consignee unit (displayed in the upper right corner of the customs declaration form)

According to the customs data in 2023, this mode accounts for 63% of the national agency import and export business. Special attention should be paid tothe design of the foreign exchange receipt and payment pathto avoid triggering anti - money laundering monitoring.

How to ensure the safety and compliance of imports?Export tax refundTrinity

a four - level risk prevention and control systemrisk control mechanism:Front - end review (verifying the authenticity of the suppliers special VAT invoice)

• Process monitoring (the name, quantity, and amount of the customs declaration form and the VAT invoice are three consistent)
• Process monitoring (consistency of product name, quantity, and amount between customs declaration forms and VAT invoices).
• The new regulations for the import and export of medical devices in 2025 require:

How to evaluate the true service capabilities of an agency company?

New regulations for the import and export of medical devices in 2025 require:

• Must be providedImporting countrys marketing authorization certificate
• ImplementationUnique Device Identification (UDI)Traceability management
• High - risk products needEnter through designated ports(such as Shanghai Pudong International Airport)

How to evaluate the true service capabilities of an agency company?

Recommended examination from three dimensions:

• Industry Experience: Have you ever operated similar products? (Three successful cases are required to be provided)
• Service networks: Does the overseas customs clearance cooperation channel cover the target market
• Emergency response: Is there a 24 - hour customs emergency handling team

What are the differences between cross - border e - commerce and traditional foreign trade agents?

The main differences are reflected in:

• Declaration method: Cross - border e - commerce adopts the list verification and release mode
• Tax policy: Applicable to comprehensive tax (tariff + VAT + consumption tax levied at 70%)
• 5. Logistics timeliness: The 72 - hour customs clearance completion rate is required to be ≥ 95%

What major changes will occur in the agency industry in the next three years?

Based on the policy orientation forecast in 2025:

• Digital upgradingFull integration with the international trade Single Window 3.0 system
• Green trade: Compulsory requirement to provide carbon footprint certification documents
• Regional Services: RCEP member states will establish exclusive service channels