What types of enterprises need to apply?Export agentRight?

According to the latest 2025 "Foreign Trade Law," any enterprise engaged in the import and export of goods within China (including cross-border e-commerce B2B models) is required to complete the necessary registration procedures.28. Record - filing of foreign trade operatorsand obtain the HS code. Additional qualifications and approvals are required for special industries such as hazardous materials and medical devices.

ApplyExport agentWhat materials are required for the application?

The Ministry of Commerce's updated filing system for 2025 requires the following documents:

• Basic documents
  • Copy of original business license (with company seal)
  • Copy of the legal representative's ID card (front and back).
  • Articles of Association (for foreign-invested enterprises, notarized documents from investors are required)
• Special materials
  • Scanned copy of bank account opening license
  • Office Space Lease Agreement / Property Ownership Certificate
  • Application Form for Electronic Port IC Card (to be signed by the legal representative)

How long does the processing procedure take?

The average end-to-end duration in 2025 is approximately15 working daysIt is divided into three specific stages:

• Business Department Filing(3-5 business days)
• Customs Registration(5-7 business days)
• E-Port Card Issuance(7 business days)

Note: The pilot "one-stop online service" system in the Yangtze River Delta region can reduce the processing time to 10 working days.

What are the common reasons for application rejection?

According to the 2024 customs statistics, the main rejection scenarios include:

• Material integrity: Missing capital verification report or uncertified translation
• Information consistency: The business license address does not match the leased premises.
• Industry restrictions: Without obtaining a special commodity business license

How to operate without import and export rights?

Two compliance solutions are recommended:

• Entrusted agency export：Pay a 1%-3% agency fee to utilize the qualifications of the agent.
• Register as a comprehensive foreign trade service enterprise: Suitable for enterprises with an annual export volume exceeding 5 million USD

What important policy changes occurred in 2025?

Focus on the following three new regulations:

• E-business licenses fully replace paper certificates.
• The integration of the customs code and the enterprise credit code into a "single code"
• Export tax refundThe declaration cycle has been shortened to 72 hours.

How to check the progress of power of attorney processing?

You can check in real time through the following official channels:

• Ministry of Commerce Business System Unified Platform (Enterprise Side)
• China International Trade "Single Window"
• General Administration of Customs Online Administrative Approval Processing Platform