I. What isExport agentWhat core content does it contain?

Export agentCertificate (Export Agency Certificate) is a legal document issued by a qualified import and export agency enterprise in international trade, mainly including the following core information:

• Confirmed RelationshipExplain the relationship between the agent and the commissioned party
• Proof of authenticity of goodsProduct name, specification, quantity and other details
• Trading Processes BackgroundCompliance declaration including customs, transport, settlement and other aspects
• Enterprise Qualification NumberCustoms registration code and validity period of the agency

What are the key roles of the export agent certificate in the actual business?

According to the Customs General’s latest announcement of 2025, the certificate has irreplaceable value in the following scenarios:

• Accelerated clearance: Reduced time for customs document audit about30%
• Export tax refundProof ofCertificate of qualification as a foreign trade service provider approved by the Tax Administration
• Trade Financing SupportBank Audit for Supply Chain Financial Operations
• Avoiding regulatory risks: Guard against the legal risks of non-compliant operations such as "export under others' names"
• Cross-border e-commercerecordedNecessary materials for some cross-border e-commerce platforms

Do companies that do not have self-export rights have to process an agent certificate?

Three situations need to be judged:

• situations to be dealt with.:
  • First Export of Production
  • Goods involving export license management
  • declareExport tax refund
• Unable to handle.:
  • Export of samples (single ticket value500 below USD)
  • Cross-border e-commerce B2C direct mail package

IV. How long is the validity period of the agent certificate and how does the expiration process?

According to the international trade practices of 2025:

• Basic validity periodValid for 180 days from the date of issue
• Extension in special circumstances:
  • Wholesale commodity transactions can be extended to 360 days
  • The clearance requirements in the Middle East are valid for no less than 120 days
• Expired remedial measuresRe-submitting the full set of trade documents to be updated

V. How to remedy the loss of proof or information errors?

It is recommended to treat according to the following process:

• STEP1 Loss declarationLost announcements in province-level newspapers
• STEP2 Material re-examinationProvision of original contracts, packaging documents, copies of commercial invoices
• STEP3 Customs filingSubmit the reapplication through the International Trade "Single Window".
• Processing cycleNormal situation5-7 working days, urgent processing48 hours

How to choose a reliable agency certification service agency?

It is recommended to focus on the following 4 dimensions:

• Qualification review: Check Customs AEO certification, Foreign Exchange Administration records
• The industry speech.: Priority Selection Service Over200 Enterprise Organizations
• Risk controlVerify whether export credit insurance support services are provided
• The digital capacitySupporting new technology applications such as electronic signatures and blockchain storage

VII.2025 What are the new changes to the certificate?

Remarkable policy updates for 3 this year:

• Electronic upgradingComplete implementation of digital certificate replacement for paper certificate
• Proof of one.Integration of certificate of origin, quality certificate and other information
• Cross-border inspectionCertificate of Mutual Recognition by Customs of RCEP Member States