What basic qualifications are required for small-scale exports?

According to the latest regulations of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, export enterprises are required to possess:

• Basic qualifications
  • Business license within the validity period
  • Customs registration for import/export consignors
  • E-Port IC Card (China International Trade Single Window Version 3.0)
• 33. Special requirements
  • Export-controlled commodities require the "Dual-Use Items License."
  • Food/cosmetic products require prior completion of production filing.
  • Medical devices must obtain product registration certificates and filing certificates.

AgentlyProcess of serviceWhat are the key steps involved?

The mainstream agency service process will be optimized into five stages by 2025:

• Preliminary preparation: Confirmation of trade terms (recommended EXW/FOB as the main options), opening of foreign exchange settlement account
• Document preparation: Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (it is recommended to apply for an RCEP certificate)
• Customs Declaration: Intelligent Classification System Assists with HS Code Declaration
• Logistics Execution: LCL/FCL solution selection, transportation insurance configuration
• Tax refund processing: Paperless tax refund application (average processing time reduced to 15 working days)

How to controlExport agentComprehensive cost?

According to the 2025 industry big data analysis, the cost composition and optimization suggestions are as follows:

• Fixed costs
  • Agency service fee: It is recommended to adopt a tiered pricing model (a 3% fee for monthly export volumes below USD 50,000).
  • Qualification Processing Fee: Approximately 8,000-15,000 RMB for the first year (including customs registration, single window, etc.)
• Variable cost
  • Logistics cost: LCL shipping can reduce costs by 40%.
  • Tax cost: The export tax exemption policy for small-scale taxpayers remains applicable.

What are the new changes in the customs clearance strategies for 2025?

For small and micro enterprises with an annual export volume of less than $1 million, the following is recommended:

• Intelligent Customs Clearance Solution：Customs AEO certification agents can enjoy priority inspection channels.
• Customs Risk Alert: Utilizing big data to monitor technical barriers to trade in target countries
• Application of Free Trade Agreements: Focus on leveraging the tariff reduction clauses under the China-ASEAN and RCEP agreements

How to Prevent International Trade Risks?

Recommend establishing a three-tier risk control mechanism:

• Before the transaction: Obtain the buyer's credit report through Sinosure (cost approximately $50 per time).
• During the transaction: Adopt a payment method of 30% deposit + 70% payment against copy of bill of lading.
• Post-trade: Purchase export credit insurance (premium rate approximately 0.8%-1.2%)

What indicators should be considered when selecting an agency company?

2025 Industry Recommended Evaluation System:

• Basic Qualifications: Verify the "International Freight Forwarding Enterprise Filing Form" and the "Registration Certificate of Customs Declaration Entity"
• Capacity of service: Confirm that the overseas customs clearance network covers the target countries.
• Technical strength: Request for a real-time visual logistics tracking system.
• Case verification: Provide at least 3 successful cases from the same industry.