I. Can the Agencys Qualifications Withstand Scrutiny?

Choose to EnterExport agentPrimary VerificationFour Basic Qualifications:

• CustomsAEOCertified Enterprise Qualification (Certification Certificate Number Required)
• International Freight Forwarder Filing Certificate (New Electronic Port Filing Requirement from 2025)
• Foreign Exchange Administration Directory Registration (Confirm Operable Cross-Border Payment Currencies)
• Industry Special Qualifications (Such as Class II Operation Filing Certificate for Medical Devices)

II. Can the Service Scope Cover All Trade Scenarios?

Professional Agency Should PossessMulti-Dimensional Service Capability:

• Trade Method Support
  • General Trade/Processing Trade/Cross-Border E-commerce (Need to Confirm 9610/9710 Mode Filing)
  • Special Supervision Area Circulation Plan
• Logistics network coverage
  • Localized Service Team at Major Ports (Suggest Checking Agencys Physical Office Address at Destination Port)
  • Special Transportation Methods (China-Europe Railway, Air Charter, etc.)

III. How to Confirm the Reliability of the Compliance Management System?

Request for Agent ProvisionThree Key Documents:

• Product Pre-Classification Record (Accuracy Rate in the Last 6 Months Needs to Exceed 95%)
• Origin Management Process (EspeciallyThe RCEPApplication Status of Free Trade Agreements)
• Trade Compliance Audit Report (Focusing on the Implementation of General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 58, 2024)

IV. Are There Hidden Costs in the Fee Structure?

Needs to be clarifiedCost Composition Formula: Total Cost = Basic Service Fee + (CIF/FOB Price Difference × Exchange Rate Fluctuation Coefficient) + Emergency Handling Reserve Fund. Special Attention:

• Changes in Customs Inspection Fee Collection Standards for 2025 (Charged Based on HS Code Risk Level)
• Proportion of Unclaimed Goods Deposit at Destination Port (Recommended to be Controlled Within 15% of the Cargo Value)

V. Are Risk Control Measures Truly Effective?

Mature Agents Should PossessThree-Level Risk Defense System:

• Prevented Prevention
  • HS Code Intelligent Verification System (Can Request a Demonstration of the Verification Process)
  • Export Control Screening Tool (Need to Confirm Update Frequency)
• In-Process Handling
  • Customs Inspection Emergency Response Time (Commitment Not to Exceed 2 Hours)
  • Fast Customs Clearance Plan for Stranded Goods

VI. Can Technical Support Meet Digital Needs?

Evaluate the AgentsTechnical Access Capability:

• Whether API Integration is Supported (Especially Data Connectivity with the Single Window)
• Real-Time Tracking System for Electronic Customs Declarations (Recommended to Check Historical Data Update Timestamps)
• Blockchain Traceability Application (Mandatory for Key Products in 2025)

VII. Does Industry Experience Match the Business?

Require the Agent to ProvideThree Key Certificates:

• Industry Client Service Cases (Key Data Needs to be Desensitized)
• Special Document Operation Records (Such as Processing Time for 3C Catalog Exemption Confirmation Letters)
• Industry-Specific Service Team Composition (Ratio of Customs Declarers to Technical Engineers)

VIII. Is the After-Sales Service System Complete?

confirmedFour Service Commitments:

• Customs Declaration Error Compensation Mechanism (Recommended to Include Pre-Classification Error Compensation Clauses)
• Quarterly Trade Compliance Training (Require Provision of 2024 Training Course Schedule)
• Emergency Contact 7×24 Hours Response
• Annual Service Evaluation Report Template

IX. How to Verify the Agencys Real Service Capability?

Recommended adoptionThree-Step Verification Method:

• On-Site Inspection of Operations (Focus on Customs System Version Number)
• Require Provision of Customs Declaration Records for the Past Three Months (Desensitized Declaration Success Rate)
• Simulated Emergency Scenario Testing (Such as Response Plan for Customs Price Queries)

X. Is the Agencys Communication Mechanism Transparent?

a four - level risk prevention and control systemDual Communication Channels:

• Regular Video Conference System (At Least Monthly Customs Review)
• Abnormal Situation Graded Warning System (Distinguish Between Yellow/Red Alert Response Standards)
• Electronic Signature Confirmation Process (Comprehensive Customs Electronicization in 2025)

1I. How to Handle Cross-Border Payment Risks?

A professional agent should provideForeign Exchange Risk Management Plan:

• Multi-Currency Account Opening Support (Especially Local Currencies in Emerging Markets)
• Forward Exchange Rate Locking Service (Need to Confirm the Rating of the Cooperative Bank)
• Anti-Money Laundering Screening System (Compliant with the Latest FATF Regulatory Requirements)

1II. How to Evaluate the Agencys Sustainable Development Capability?

Focus onThree Development Indicators:

• R&D Investment Ratio (Recommended Not Less Than 5% of Annual Revenue)
• Retention Rate of Customs Talents (Core Position Turnover Rate Should Be Below 15%)
• Green Customs Clearance Implementation (Such as Participation in Customs AEO Advanced Certification Enterprise Carbon Credit Program)