Export agentWhat core services can actually be provided?

professionallyExport agentThe institution can provide foreign trade enterprises witha full - process cross - border solution, mainly including:

• Trade document processing (including certificates of origin such as FORM E, CO, etc.)
• International logisticsSolution design and implementation
• Customs declaration and compliance review
• Foreign exchange receipt and payment and tax optimization
• Trade financing and credit insurance

Taking the full implementation of RCEP in 2025 as an example, professional agencies can assist enterprises in quickly adapting to changes in the rules of origin accumulation. A certain electromechanical export enterprise optimized the proportion of raw material procurement from ASEAN from 40% to 55% through agency services and successfully enjoyed zero - tariff treatment.

What are the main differences between self - managed exports and agent - managed exports?

The core differences between the two are reflected inRisk BearingandResource input:

• Capital occupation: Under the agency model, enterprises do not need to make prepaymentsExport tax refundDeposit
• Risk of compliance: The agency is required to bear the legal liability for the authenticity of the documents
• Operational efficiency: The average customs clearance time of professional agencies is 2 - 3 working days faster than self - operation

How to evaluate the professional capabilities of an export agency company?

Proposal to passThree - dimensional evaluation system:

• Qualification verification:
  • Customs AEO certification status (new network security compliance requirements added in 2025)
  • Membership of the International Freight Agents Association (FIATA)
• Service cases:
  • Customer service experience in the same industry
  • Records of handling special trade methods (such as cross - border e - commerce B2B exports)
• Emergency response ability:
  • Alternative logistics solutions during the Red Sea Crisis in 2024
  • Experience in dealing with audits by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

What key items are included in the export agency fees?

In 2025, the agency service fees usually includeBasic service fee + Risk surcharge:

• Basic service fee (about 0.8% - 1.2% of the contract amount):
  • Processing fees
  • customs clearanceInspection Application Fee
  • Logistics monitoring fee
• Risk surcharge (fluctuates according to trade conditions):
  • Letter of Credit Document Submission Risk Deposit
  • Exchange Rate Lock Service Fee
  • Operation Fee in Special Supervision Zones

What agency service terms should be paid special attention to for exports to emerging markets?

For emerging markets such as Africa and the Middle East, it is recommended to pay special attention to:

• Certification of Services: Saudi SABER certification, Nigerian SONCAP certification
• Guaranteed Payment: Qualification review of the LC confirming bank
• Logistics Tracking: Require the provision of GPS container positioning services
• Dispute Resolution: Clarify the arbitration location selection clause (avoid the jurisdiction of the Dubai Free Trade Zone Court)

What impact will the changes in international trade policies in 2025 have on agency services?

Special attention should be paid this year:

• The full implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the agent needs to provide a product carbon footprint report
• China Customs promotes the "two-step declaration" model, increasing the time efficiency requirements for document preparation by 30%.
• Update of the US 301 Tariff Exclusion List (latest adjustment in 20241 February)

A textile export enterprise had a full container of goods detained at the Port of Hamburg due to the agents failure to update the list of restricted substances in Annex XVII of the EU REACH Regulation in a timely manner, resulting in a direct loss of $120,000.