1. What types of folding clothes hanger manufacturers require foreign trade agency services?

According to data from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, 63% of enterprises exporting daily necessities categories utilize agency services. Typical scenarios requiring agency services include:

• New entrants in the foreign trade sector:Lack ofcustoms clearanceDocument preparation experience (e.g., Certificate of Origin, Inspection Certificate)
• Small and medium-sized manufacturers:Annual export value below $3 million, the cost of establishing an in-house foreign trade team is too high.
• Export of products with special materials:Metal-containing hangers require REACH regulation compliance filing.
• Global market presence:Simultaneous exports to the EU, North America, and Southeast Asia require different certifications (CE/FCC/SIRIM).

II. What specific steps are included in foreign trade agency services?

The service modules of professional agency companies form a pyramid structure:

• Basic Layer (Mandatory Services):
  • Preparation and Review of Customs Declaration Documents
  • Cross-border transportation solution design (sea/air/rail)
  • Trade termsRisk Management (Differences between FOB/CIF/DDP)
• Value-added Layer (Customized Services):
  • Target Market Access Certification Agency Services (e.g., EU EPR Registration)
  • Intelligent Packaging Solution Design (Anti-Deformation Transportation Testing)
  • Handling of Abnormal Customs Clearance at Destination Port

III. What are the new changes in the calculation of agency fees for 2025?

Since the implementation of the new VAT policy in 2024, the composition of agency fees has exhibited three major trends:

• Proportion of digital service fees increases:Electronic customs declaration system usage fee (average 0.3% per ticket)
• Green Tariff Surcharge:EU CBAMThe carbon tariffsDeclaration Service (Additional 1.2% for Hanger Category)
• Phased billing becomes widespread:Basic agency fee (0.8% of cargo value) + Risk handling deposit (2%)

IV. How to Evaluate the Professionalism of an Agency Company?

It is recommended to establish an assessment matrix from five dimensions:

• Verification of Qualification:Check the AEO certification status (available on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China).
• Case Retrospective:Please provide export records of the same product category (at least 20 containers of hangers exported in 2024).
• Risk control system:Is there a transportation damage compensation plan in place? (It is recommended to select an agent that covers a deformation rate of ≤3‰.)
• Response Speed:Customs declaration exception handling time limit (Premium agents commit to a 4-hour emergency response)
• Digital capabilities:Does the cargo tracking system support real-time queries (it is recommended to use service providers with blockchain traceability technology)?

V. What are the common quality issues with folding hanger exports? How to avoid them?

Based on the analysis of claim data for the hanger category over the past three years, the main risk points include:

• Structural deformation:Plastic joint fracture caused by stacking pressure during sea transportation.
  • Solution: Request the agency to provide the ISTA 3E transport test report.
• Surface wear:40% of claims stem from substandard packaging materials.
  • Proposed solution: Adopt composite packaging with EPE foam and honeycomb cardboard.
• Metal component corrosion:Peeling of coating caused by salt spray environment in marine transportation
  • Preventive measures: Require the agent to arrange for the hanging of container desiccants (usage ≥20kg per container).