Is considered regular?Export agentTo judge a regular agent, three core elements need to be verified:

Legal qualifications

• : Import and export rights filed with the Ministry of Commerce, AEO certification of the customs, and registration with the State Administration of Foreign ExchangePractical cases of at least 5 years
• Capacity of service:
  • Logistics network covering the target marketCustoms clearancePractical operation cases
  • A logistics network covering the target market
  • Familiar with the latest trade agreements including RCEP
• Compliance Records: The non - compliance records in the past three years can be queried through the Customs Enterprise Credit Publicity System

How to verify the real capabilities of an agent?

Industry Common Charging Modes and Potential Risk Points in 2025:

• Basic Service Costs: Usually charged bycustoms clearancethe number of votes (500 - 2000 yuan per vote)
• Commission System: 0.5% - 3% of the cargo value. Note the base date for exchange rate conversion
• Hidden Expenses:
  • Port Detention Fee (0.1% - 0.3% of the daily cargo value)
  • Customs Inspection Additional Service Fee (800 - 5000 yuan per time)
  • Special Document Certification Fee (e.g., embassy certification is over 2000 yuan per copy)

Does cross - border e - commerce need special agency services?

Recommended adoptionThree-dimensional verification method:

• Case verification: Required to provide the customs declarations of the same category of goods in the past six months (sensitive information hidden)
• System Verification: Check whether the customs declaration system used is directly connected to the single window of the customs
• Scenario Verification: Simulate unexpected situations (such as classification disputes, tariff adjustments) to test the response plans

How to effectively safeguard rights in case of agency disputes?

Essential Service Modules for Cross - border E - commerce Agents in 2025:

• 9710/9810 Supervision ModesSpecialized Operation Team
• Real - time Docking Ability between Overseas Warehouse Data and Customs System
• Cross - border E - commerce Comprehensive Tax Rate Calculation System (especially the newly introduced IOSS mechanism in the EU)
• Reverse Logistics Processing Experience (return and exchange of goods)Customs declaration) is

How do small and medium - sized enterprises choose an agent with high cost - performance?

Recommended adoptionPreventive Measures + Legal MeansCombination Strategies:

• Essential Contract Clauses:
  • Clause Clarifying the Ownership of Goods
  • Calculation Method of Breach of Contract Compensation
  • Agreement on the Place of Dispute Resolution (it is recommended to choose the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission)
• Evidence Preservation: Completely preserve EDI messages, manifest data, and email communication records
• Quick Response: In case of abnormalities, a customs affairs legal advisor should be involved within 3 working days

What kind of import

Recommended adoptionStep - by - step Cooperation Plan:

• Monthly export value < 100,000 US dollars: Choose a platform - type service provider that provides shared customs declarants
• 100,000 - 500,000 US dollars: Require the allocation of an exclusive customs affairs team + weekly logistics reports
• > 500,000 US dollars: Negotiate and sign an annual service agreement, striving for a step - by - step commission rate of 0.8% - 1.2%

What special considerations are there for choosing agents in emerging markets?

Special Requirements for Emerging Markets such as Africa and the Middle East:

• Certification System: Must have the ability to handle certifications such as SONCAP (Nigeria) and COC (Kenya)
• Local Relationships: Verify the qualifications of the agents customs clearance partners at the port of destination
• Security of funds: Require the provision of LC operation records to ensure the ability to handle special L/C clauses of countries such as Bangladesh
• Logistics Tracking: Must achieve GPS container positioning + visualization of the local last mile