I. What is the consignmentAgency export,mode?

The consignment agency export moderefers to a cooperation method in which a manufacturing enterprise entrusts the export operation right to a professional foreign trade company, and the agent is responsible for the whole process of operations such as customs declaration, foreign exchange collection, and tax rebate. Under this mode, the manufacturing enterprise (the consignor) does not need to handle the export qualification by itself, and can rely on the professional capabilities and foreign trade channels of the agent to achieve product exports.

II. What is the essential difference from self - export?

• Division of rights and responsibilities:
  • Consignment agency: The agent assumes the legal subject responsibilities such as foreign exchange collection and customs declaration
  • Self - export: The enterprise assumes all export risks by itself
• Qualification Requirements:
  • Consignment agency: The manufacturing enterprise does not need the import and export right
  • Self - export: It must hold the import and export qualification filed with the customs

III. What specific responsibilities does an agency export company assume?

• Design and execution of international transportation plans (including sea/air/land transportation)
• Preparation of export customs declaration documents and customs declaration
• Foreign exchange receipt and payment and cross - border settlement management
• Export tax refundDeclaration and advance payment of funds (provided by some agents)
• Review of international trade compliance risks

IV. How is the agency service fee calculated?

In 2025, the industry generally adoptsA stepped charging structure:

• Basic service fee: 0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value (including customs declaration, documents, and foreign exchange collection)
• Value Added Services:
  • Tax rebate advance payment: 0.3% - 0.8% per month according to the advance payment cycle
  • Special document certification: 200 - 800 yuan per copy

V. In which situations is it suitable to adopt agency exports?

• Small and medium - sized enterprises with an annual export volume of less than 5 million yuan
• Products involving special regulatory categories (such as medical devices, chemicals)
• First - time exploration of emerging markets (such as the Middle East, Africa)
• Temporary export business needs

VI. What are the main risk points of agency exports?

• Document risks: Administrative penalties from the customs due to the agents operational mistakes
• Funding risk: Delayed foreign exchange remittance affecting cash flow
• Tax risks: Tax inspections triggered by non - compliant VAT invoices
• Legal risks: Joint liability brought about by flaws in the agents qualifications

VII.Export tax refundHow to handle it?

According to the latest policies in 2025, under the agency export mode:

• The tax rebate subject is still the manufacturing enterprise
• The agency company needs to provideThe agency export certificate
• Some regions are piloting an "instant refund upon ticket submission" service, reducing the tax refund cycle to 15 working days.

VIII. How to choose a reliableExport agentThe company?

• verifiedCustoms AEO certificationQualified
• Confirm an enterprise on the list of the State Administration of Foreign ExchangeListed EnterprisesQualified
• 1. Require the provision of the past three years2. Certificate of no violations
• 3. Give priority to those with4. An industry - specific service team5. Agents

6. IX. What clauses must be included in the agency export contract?

• 7. Dispute resolution clause (it is recommended to stipulate the arbitration place)
• Guarantee of intellectual property rights
• 8. Foreign exchange risk sharing mechanism
• 9. Quantitative standards for liability for breach of contract
• 10. Data confidentiality and information security clause

11. X. Is agency export a legal and compliant operation?

12. According to the Foreign Trade Law and Announcement No. 58 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, entrusted agency export is13. Completely legal14. A trade method, but note that:

• Prohibit the practice of "fake self-operation, true agency" business model.
• 16. Do not launder money or falsely issue invoices through the agency company
• 17. The agency contract must be filed with the notary office