What basic qualifications are required to act as an agent for Russian products?

According to the latest announcement from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the following requirements must be met for acting as an agent for exporting Russian products:

• Foreign Trade Operator Registration Record(Valid electronic version)
• The corresponding productRussian Certificate of Origin(Requires certification by the Chamber of Commerce)
• Special products require the provision of:
  • Food category: Sanitary certificate (compliant with Chinese GB standards)
  • Chemicals: MSDS Safety Data Sheet
  • Electromechanical Equipment: CE/EAC Certification Documents

Russian productsAgency export,What is the specific process?

Based on my experience in handling cross-border projects, the standard process includes:

• Sign a tripartite agency agreement (Chinese agent, Russian supplier, end customer)
• 30% advance payment to initiate production (recommended)Cross-border currency settlement) is
• Arrange third-party inspection (focus on verifying product specifications and packaging labels).
• Handling export customs clearance:
  • Newly added from 2025:Electronic phytosanitary certificatedeclare
  • The China-Russia customs data exchange system requires a 72-hour advance declaration.
• Final payment settlement and logistics tracking (transportation insurance is recommended)

Which Russian products have the greatest potential in the Chinese market?

According to the customs import data from January to June 2025, it is recommended to focus on:

• 28. Food category: Non-GMO rapeseed oil (tariff reduced to 5%), frozen cod
• Industrial raw materials: High-purity electrolytic copper (eligible for free trade agreement preferences), titanium alloy plates
• Consumer goods: Birch wood crafts (VAT rate 9%), ice and snow sports equipment
• Emerging categories: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) transported via the Arctic shipping route

How is the timeliness of China-Russia railway transportation ensured?

To address the congestion issue at the Manzhouli Port in 2025, the following recommendations are proposed:

• Customs inspection basis:"Polaris" Express(Moscow-Xi'an 12-day direct route)
• Book train cars 30 days in advance (New regulation by the Railway Administration in 2025)
• Split into multiple 40-foot high cube containers (single container weight not exceeding 23.5 tons)
• UseSmart Temperature-Controlled ContainerTransport precision instruments (adjustable from -25°C to +25°C)

How to hedge against the risk of ruble exchange rate fluctuations?

Based on our experience in serving enterprises in Russia, we recommend three approaches:

• adoptedRMB pricing mechanism(The proportion of China-Russia settlements in local currencies has reached 68%.)
• PurchaseForward foreign exchange contract(Lock in the exchange rate for 6 months)
• Set upPrice Adjustment Clause(Repricing if exchange rate fluctuation exceeds 3%)

What to do if goods are detained by Russian customs?

Based on the 23 cases handled in 2025, the response strategies include:

• Provide immediatelyProforma InvoicewithPacking ListElectronic copy
• ApplyTemporary importation guarantee(15% deposit of the goods value required)
• EntrustAEO-certified enterprisePerform guarantee customs clearance
• In case of disputes over commodity classification, an application may be filed.Advance Ruling Decision

What are the key clauses to pay attention to in an agency contract?

Based on recent arbitration cases, the clauses that must be clearly defined include:

• 3. Ownership of intellectual property rights(especially Russian geographical indication products)
• Minimum purchase quantitywithMarket Protection Zone
• Quality dispute resolution(Designated third-party testing agency)
• Force Majeure Clause(Additional agreement on transportation delays due to extreme cold weather)
• Exit mechanism(Inventory Buyback and Customer Handover Guidelines)