
enteredExport agentWhat specific services can be provided exactly?
Professional ImportExport agentThe core business of an enterprise can be divided into five major modules:
- Customs clearance management services
- HS code classification and pre-classification advice
- Preparation and declaration of customs declaration documents
- Special Supervision Zone Cargo Handling
- Tax compliance services
- Export tax refundEnd-to-end management
- Guidance on Deduction of Import Value-Added Tax
- Application of Tariff Preference Agreements (e.g., RCEP)
- Logistics optimization services
- Multimodal transport solution design
- Application for Hazardous Chemicals Transport License
- Customized Freight Insurance Solutions
Does entrusting an agent affect a company's import and export operation rights?
This is a common misconception. According to the latest 2025 "Customs Declaration Unit Registration Management Regulations," entrusting an agent to handle customs declarations does not affect a company's independent operational rights. In actual practice:
- The agency enterprise only serves as a service provider.
- The entity for customs record remains the entrusting enterprise.
- The collection and payment of foreign exchange will still be completed through the client's account.
How to calculate the agency fees reasonably?
The fee structure for professional representation should include:
- Basic Service Costs: Charged in proportion to the ticket or cargo value.
- Value Added Services: Special document processing, etc.
- Risk guarantee fund: Handling unexpected customs inspections
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What agency support is needed for emerging market expansion?
For the popular emerging markets in 2025 (such as Southeast Asia, Africa), professional agents should provide:
- Interpretation of Technical Barriers to Trade in the Host Country
- Guidelines for Customs Clearance Taboos in Religious Countries
- Application of Rules of Origin in Free Trade Agreements
- Digital trade platform docking services
How to assess the professional competence of an agency company?
It is recommended to evaluate from four dimensions:
- Qualification System: Does it have certifications such as AEO, WCA, etc.?
- Information system: Can the customs clearance status be tracked in real time?
- Case library: Number of same-industry service experiences
- Emergency response mechanism: Inspection exception handling response speed
How to handle the import and export of special goods?
For special commodities such as medical devices and food, professional agents should possess:
- Experience in CFDA/FDA registration and filing
- Cold Chain Logistics Quality Control System
- 3C Certification Fast-Track Processing Channel
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Compliance Solution
What are the upgrades in agency services during the digital trade era?
By 2025, the industry has achieved:
- Blockchain customs clearance document transmission
- The error rate of the intelligent classification system is ≤0.3%.
- Cross-border Payment Compliance Review System
- Trade Big Data Risk Early Warning Platform
How should small, medium, and micro enterprises choose agency services?
Recommended adoptionPhased cooperation model:
- Start-up phase: Choose the "Basic Customs Declaration + Tax Consultation" package.
- Growth Stage: Added logistics solution optimization services.
- Maturity stage: Customized supply chain financial solutions
Please verify the agency company'sPerformance bondPayment status to ensure fund safety.