enteredExport agentWhat legal qualifications does the company need to have?

According to the latest 2025 "Foreign Trade Law" of China, professional import and export agency companies must hold:

• Customs AEO Advanced Certification (providing facilitation of customs clearance)
• Foreign exchange administration record of cross-border receipts and payments qualification
• the Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators issued by the Ministry of Commerce
• Special commodities (such as medical devices, hazardous chemicals) require special business licenses.

Proposal to passGeneral Administration of Customs Enterprise Credit Publicity SystemVerify the validity period of the certificate. Our company found that 23% of suppliers had expired qualifications when serving Fortune 500 clients.

How does an agency handle disputes over commodity classification?

Professional agency companies should have the following dispute resolution mechanisms:

• Pre-classification service: Provides preliminary customs tariff classification reports.
• Legal Support: Connecting with Customs-certified Classification Agencies
• Emergency Plan: Backup Margin Account for Tax Dispute Resolution
• Digital tools: Utilizing AI classification system for dual verification.

We successfully appealed a classification error for an automotive parts company, recovering a tax difference of $620,000.

What hidden costs are included in import and export agency fees?

Please pay special attention to the following cost components (2025 industry standards):

• Basic service fee: Usually charged at 0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value
• Special handling fee:
  • An additional 15% special handling fee will be levied on anti-dumping goods.
  • Cold chain logistics surcharge ($8-$12 per cubic meter)
• Cost of Funds: Discount on Forward Exchange Settlement (LIBOR + 1.2%)

How to evaluate the risk management capabilities of an agency company?

It is recommended to assess from three dimensions:

• Compliance system: Whether it has passed ISO 37301 certification
• Insurance Coverage: A minimum of 100 million yuan in liability insurance coverage is required.
• Emergency Case: Request for dispute resolution examples from the past 2 years.

An electronics manufacturer was fined by the EU due to documentation errors by its agency, exposing its lack of...CE certification dual audit mechanismThe defect.

Can digital customs clearance platforms replace traditional agents?

According to the pilot data from the General Administration of Customs in 2025:

• Applicable scenario: Single item name, low-value (<$500) express parcels
• Limited domain:
  • Agricultural products requiring on-site inspection
  • Electronic devices involving CCC certification
  • Bulk carrier shipping

Recommended adoptionHybrid service model, we help cross-border e-commerce clients save 27% on customs clearance time.

How do agency companies handle tariff preferential policies?

Professional companies shall provide:

• FTA Utilization Analysis Report
• Rules of Origin Pre-assessment Service
• Application Plan for RCEP Cumulative Rules

A certain machinery manufacturer reduced its tariff costs by 19% through our optimized ASEAN origin planning.

What is the handling process for the agency when goods are detained?

The standard emergency procedures include:

• Legal opinion to be issued within 4 hours.
• Complete the guarantee deposit application within 48 hours.
• The administrative reconsideration will be initiated within 7 working days.

Important Note: Verify whether the agency hasOn-site Coordination Officer of the Local Customs.

What are the trends in the import and export agency industry over the next three years?

Key Focus Areas for 2025-2028:

• Blockchain Traceability: 85% of Customs Authorities to Require Goods Traceability Data
• Green Trade: Carbon Tariff Declaration to Become an Essential Service
• Intelligentlycustoms clearance: The adoption rate of AI document verification will reach 70%.

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