Goods importExport agentWhat qualifications does the company need?

According to the latest 2025 Customs Registration and Administration Regulations for Import/Export Consignees, compliant agencies must hold:

• Customs registration certificate(Validity 5 year)
• Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators
• Electronic Port IC Card
• Special industries require corresponding licenses:
  • Food category requires import/export food record filing
  • Medical devices require CFDA certification

What specific services does agency service include?

Professional agent companies should provide end-to-end services:

• Document services: Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, etc.
• Customs clearance: HS code classification, declaration element review
• Logistics coordination: Sea/air freight booking, dangerous goods transportation plan
• Tax Treatment:Export tax refundDeclaration, import VAT deduction

III. How are agency fees structured?

2025 industry standard fees include:

• Basic agency fee (0.3%-1.5% of cargo value)
• Customs clearance fee (200-800 RMB/shipment)
• Document processing fee (50-200 RMB/certificate)
• Special Service Surcharge:
  • Expedited customs clearance services
  • Special warehousing requirements

What are the common reasons for goods clearance obstruction?

Customs statistics from recent three years show main issues concentrate on:

• Document information mismatch (35%)
• Commodity classification errors (28%)
• Missing licenses (20%)
• Declared value disputes (17%)

What taxes and fees are involved in the import process?

2025 latest import tax composition:

• Tariff (according to agreement rate/MFN rate)
• VAT (13%)
• Consumption tax (specific commodities)
• Anti-dumping duty (involved commodities)

How to avoid trade compliance risks?

Professional agencies should establish triple risk control mechanisms:

• Pre-event: Trade country policy screening
• During process: Real-time HS code verification system
• Post-event: Complete document archiving (minimum 5 years retention)

How to handle special goods?

Special attention should be paid to three types of goods:

• Dangerous goods: UN packaging certification, MSDS documents
• 28. Food category: Quarantine approval + Chinese label filing
• Medical Devices: Registration certificate/filing certificate + clinical evaluation

How to choose a high-quality agency company?

Examine four key indicators:

• Industry operation experience (recommended 5 years or more)
• Port service network (covering major import/export ports)
• Information system construction (real-time progress tracking available)
• Customer evaluation system (check Customs AEO certification)

How to ensure import/export timeliness?

Standard operation cycle reference:

• FCL shipping: Booking→Port arrival 25-35 days
• Air express: Declaration→Release 3-7 working days
• China-Europe Railway Express: Station to station 18-22 days

How to handle trade disputes?

Recommended hierarchical handling mechanism:

• Primary disputes: Resolution through agency company negotiation
• Intermediate disputes: Apply for Customs classification advance ruling
• Major disputes: Mediation through International Trade Arbitration Commission