23. I. What is an export - name - on - document agency company? What is the difference from self - managed export?

Export agent24. The company refers to a third - party service provider with AEO certification of the customs, providing"Borrowed authority export" service26. to enterprises without import and export rights. Compared with self - managed export:

• 27. Self - managed export requires enterprises to have:
  • 28. Record - filing of foreign trade operators
  • Customscustoms clearanceUnit Registration
  • Register of Foreign Exchange Administration
• Agency export,29. Under this mode:
  • 30. The manufacturing enterprise focuses on products
  • 31. The agent handles customs declaration, tax rebate, and foreign exchange
  • 32. The capital turnover cycle is shortened by 30 - 45 days

33. II. How to Verify the True Qualifications of an Agency Company?

34. After the General Administration of Customs promotes the electronic verification system in 2025, it is recommended to verify through the following methods:

• Log in to the "China Customs Enterprise Import and Export Credit Information Publicity Platform"
• 35. Check whether the Agency Export Agreement contains:
  • 36. Customs registration code (10 - digit number)
  • 37. Record - filing number of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
  • 38. Tax registration number
• 39. Require the provision of theExport tax refund40. declaration records in the past 3 months

What items are usually included in agency fees?

41. The charging structure of a regular agency company should include:

• Basic service fee (0.8%-1.5% of cargo value)
• 42. Customs declaration and inspection fees (charged per ticket)
• 43. Document processing fees (proforma invoice, packing list, etc.)
• 44. Interest on advanced funds (if the agent advances taxes)
• Special Note: Reject quotations that include "tax-inclusive" clauses.

46. IV. Should the agent be held liable when the goods are detained by the customs?

47. According to the latest Regulations on Customs Administrative Penalties in 2025:

• 48. The agent bears procedural liability:
  • 49. Accuracy of declaration information
  • 50. Compliance of documents
• 1. The manufacturing enterprise shall assume substantive responsibilities:
  • 2. Product quality and safety
  • 3. Ownership of intellectual property rights
  • 4. Authenticity of trade

V. V. How to avoid falling into the trap of buying export declarations?

6. Identify three characteristics of illegal operations:

• 7. Not signing a formal agency agreement
• 8. Requiring cash transactions or private account transfers
• 9. The operating unit shown on the customs declaration form has nothing to do with the actual consignor
• It is recommended to adopt the "dual-header customs declaration" model:
  • 11. First header: Name of the agency company + Customs registration code
  • 12. Second header: Name of the manufacturing enterprise + Social credit code

13. VI. Will agency export affect the enterprises tax refund?

14. Under standardized operations, normal tax refund can be carried out. It is necessary to ensure:

• 15. The purchaser of the special VAT invoice is the agency company
• 16. The foreign exchange entry account is the verification account of the agency company
• The "Manufacturer/Seller" field in the customs declaration form should be filled in with the actual production enterprise.
• After the State Taxation Administration implements the "Blockchain-based Evidence Storage for Tax Refund Documents" in 2025, it is recommended to require agents to provide electronic receipts.

19. VII. What clauses should be noted when signing an agency agreement?

20. Six key clauses that must be clarified:

• 21. Payment settlement method (T/T or L/C)
• 22. Time node for foreign exchange verification
• 23. Dispute settlement place (it is recommended to stipulate the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission)
• Guarantee of intellectual property rights
• 24. Data confidentiality obligation (especially customer information)
• Exemption of force majeure

25. VIII. Can an enterprise without import - export rights directly find a freight forwarder for export?

26. According to the Customs Administrative Penalty Discretion Benchmark implemented in 2025:

• 27. Freight forwarder companies only have transportation qualifications
• 28. It must be declared through an agency company with customs declaration qualifications
• 29. Directly using the name of the freight forwarder company for customs declaration will face:
  • 30. Risk of goods detention
  • 31. A fine of 5% - 30% of the value of the goods
  • 32. Downgrading of the enterprise credit rating

33. IX. How to prevent the agency company from misappropriating foreign exchange payment for goods?

It is recommended to adopt the "tripartite supervision" model:

• 35. Sign the Foreign Exchange Receipt and Payment Supervision Agreement,
• 36. Require the agency company to open a joint account in a designated bank
• 37. Use blockchain smart contract technology:
  • 38. Automatically trigger a notice upon arrival of funds
  • 39. Automatically freeze if not confirmed within 24 hours

40. X. How to build trust with foreign customers under the agency export mode?

41. Professional practices include:

• 42. Publicize the agency cooperation agreement on the official website (hiding sensitive clauses)
• 43. Provide a44. Letter of authorization issued by the agency company
• 45. Arrange for customers to visit the customs - supervised warehouse of the agency company on - site
• 46. Send payment path notifications using the SWIFT system