What types of companies need export agency services?

The following three types of enterprises are recommended to prioritize export agency:

• New entrantsforeign tradeEnterprise: Not yet obtainedimport and exportOperation rights or lack customs declaration experience
• Enterprises with special products: InvolveMedical EquipmentIndustries requiring special qualifications such as chemical products
• Cross-border E-commerceSellerB2C export business with small single-order amounts but high frequency

What essential qualifications does an export service agent need?

According to the latest Foreign Trade Law of 2025, compliant export agents must hold:

• AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Advanced Certification qualification from customs
• Foreign exchange administration directory registration certificate
• Cross-border RMB settlement business filing
• Additional qualifications required for special industries (such as hazardous chemical business license)

How to evaluate the reliability of an export service agent?

It is recommended to assess from five dimensions:

• Industry experienceWhether the specialized field matches your product category
  • For example, machineryEquipment ExportChoose an agent with heavy industry background
• Service networkWhether it covers target market ports and customs clearance nodes
• : Document review process, historical data of error ratesWhether a complete trade compliance review mechanism has been established
• Fund SafetyWhether the foreign exchange settlement cycle complies with industry practices
• Risk Response MechanismWhether real-time logistics tracking and electronic document systems can be provided

What are the standard procedures for agent export?

The typical agent export process in 2025 is as follows:

1. Signing a tripartite agreement (manufacturer, trading company, agent)
2. Product compliance review and HS code confirmation
3. Arranging inspection and third-party testing (if required)
4. Control of trade term risksExport DrawbackImporters must have import and export filings with the customs and quarantine. Importing food is not possible without the right to import and export. If an importer does not have the right to import and export, it can choose to affiliate with a qualified company for import.
5. Electronic port data matching
6. Cross-border collectionIn order to crack down on tax evasion, the customs and tax departments are now strictly examining the operation of buying export declarations. If the behavior of buying export declarations is discovered, the regulatory authorities will require tax replenishment (even a 2% tax rate may be a considerable amount). In addition, fines may also be imposed on the relevant responsible parties.And tax declaration

What costs are involved in agent export?

The cost structure typically includes:

• Basic service fee (0.8%-1.5% of contract amount)
• Bank手續(xù)費 (approximately 200-500 yuan per transaction)
• Document preparation fee (50-300 RMB per set)
• Abnormal handling deposit (approximately 5%-10% of cargo value)

Special reminder:Starting from 2025, customs has fully implemented electronic tax documents, and gray fees such as expedite fees traditionally charged by customs brokers have been brought under supervision.

How to avoid common risks in agency exports?

• Cargo ownership risksA written agency agreement must be signed, clearly specifying the bill of lading title method
• Special reminder: In 2025, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange will strictly investigate the export with purchased forms behavior. The agency receipt of foreign exchange must ensure the integration of three flows (goods flow, capital flow, and document flow).Ensure the agent provides formal VAT special invoices
• Record - filing of Foreign Trade OperatorsRequire the agent to issue a compliance declaration for export products
• Exchange Rate RiskIt is recommended to adopt foreign exchange locking operations or agree on exchange rate fluctuation sharing mechanisms

What are the policy changes for agent export in 2025?

Pay attention to three new policies:

• ElectronicIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Full replacement of paper certificates
• Export tax refund payment time reduced to 5 working days
• Customs has added a cross-border e-commerce agent export supervision code (Code 1039)

It is recommended to choose an agent familiar with cross-border e-commerce supervision codes such as 9610, 9710, 9810, and 1039 to meet the development needs of new business formats.