
Why use foreign trade impExport agent? Cant enterprises handle it themselves?
With accelerated global trade digitalization in 2025, choosing professional agencies provides three core advantages:
- Customs clearance efficiency improved by 40%+: Familiar withThe RCEPrules of origin and customs AEO certification processes
- Comprehensive costs reduced by 15-25%: Integrated logistics resources andExport tax refundProfessional Operations
- Avoiding regulatory risks: Handling the latest trade control lists and anti-dumping investigations
A machinery manufacturing enterprise in 2024 had $300,000 worth of goods detained due to self-declared HS code errors. After switching to professional agents, their export volume increased by 60% year-on-year in 2025 - a case worth referencing.
How to evaluate the professionalism of foreign trade agency companies?
Recommended assessment from five dimensions:
- Qualification verification:
- Customs AA Class Enterprise Qualification (2025 new classification system)
- International Freight Forwarding Filing Certificate
- Business Capabilities:
- Whether providing digital customs systems
- Special items (e.g. lithium batteries) transportation qualifications
- The industry speech.: China Customs Brokers Association 2025 latest credit rating
- Wind control system: Whether having trade compliance review mechanisms
- Service networks: Major ports and overseas warehouse layout
How are foreign trade agency service fees calculated? Are there hidden charges?
2025 mainstream fee models include:
- Basic Service Packages(0.8-1.2% of goods value): Customs declaration, document preparation, tax refund application
- Value Added Services:
- Destination country clearance: $150-300/shipment
- Trade compliance review: Starting from $500/case
Special Attention:For EUs newly implemented CBAM carbon tariff declaration in 2025, service scope needs separate confirmation. Some agents charge carbon footprint calculation fees ($800-1500/batch).
Will agency export affect enterprises export tax rebates?
Compliant operations dont affect tax refund rights, but note:
- Must sign tripartite agency agreement (manufacturer, trading company, agent)
- The new electronic tax refund system launched by the Tax Bureau in 2025 requires agent collaborative declaration
- It is recommended to choose an agent with the qualification of "Export Tax Rebate Class A Enterprise".
Is the cross-border e-commerce model suitable for traditional foreign trade agencies?
Cross-border e-commerce agency services have formed professional segmentation in 2025:
- B2B bulk trade: Traditional agents still hold advantages
- B2C cross-border retail: Need to choose agents with:
- 9710/9810 customs declaration qualification
- Overseas warehouse data integration capability
- VAT tax agency network
What new trends will there be in the foreign trade agency industry in 2025?
- Green trade services: Carbon tariff declaration, green logistics solutions
- Digital upgrading: Blockchain customs clearance, intelligent classification systems
- Regionalized layout: RCEP member states specialized service team
- Compliance enhancement: U.S. UFLPA Act response solution