What isExport agentcertificate?

Export agentThe Certificate (Export Agency Certificate) is filed with the customs.Foreign trade operatorIssued for agency export businessLegal validity documentThe document must includeBasic information of the principal and the agentandGoods detailsandRights and obligations of both parties, primarily used for customs declaration, tax deduction, and foreign exchange verification processes.

What are the requirements for the 2025 application?

In accordance with Announcement No. 12 of 2025 issued by the General Administration of Customs, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Possession of a validImport and export operation rights record form
• CompletedRegistration of Customs Declaration Entities
• There have been no major violations in the past three years.
• The agency export goods belong toBusiness license scope

How many steps are involved in the process?

• Step 1: Prepare materials
  • Original Power of Attorney Agreement (requires official seals from both parties)
  • Copy of the Goods Purchase and Sales Contract
  • Copy of the agent's business license
• Step 2: System Declaration
  • Log in to the Single Window for International Trade (2025 Edition)
  • Enter the "Agent Certification Declaration" module.
  • Please upload the electronic version of the Power of Attorney Agreement (PDF format).
• Step 3: On-site Verification
  • Bring the paper materials to the competent customs.
  • Cooperate with customs in conductingBusiness authenticity review
  • Please collect the original document stamped with the customs filing seal.

FAQ

Q: How long does the processing take?
Implementation will commence from 2025.Electronic pre-reviewUnder the condition of complete materials, the review can be completed within 3 working days.

Q: How long is the validity period of the power of attorney?
From the date of issuancewithin 180 daysValid, reapplication is required upon expiration. Note the need to maintain correspondence with the date on the customs declaration form.

Q: How to reissue a lost certificate?
Need toNewspapers and periodicals at or above the provincial levelPublish a loss declaration, and bring the original declaration, a reissuance application, and a copy of the original submission materials to the customs for processing.

Special Precautions

• New additions in 2025Blockchain evidenceAll electronic contracts must be filed through a customs-certified evidence preservation platform.
• involveDual-use itemsFor export agents, an additional submission of the "End User Statement" is required.
• The agent is responsible for the creditworthiness of the principal.Duty of formal examination, it is required to retain customer identity verification records for at least 5 years.

It is recommended that enterprises chooseAEO certificationCooperating with accredited agencies allows for expedited customs clearance, reduced inspection rates, and other facilitative measures. For specific policies, please refer to the latest 2025 edition of the "Administrative Measures for Import and Export Goods Agency" on the General Administration of Customs' official website (customs.gov.cn).