How to judgeExport RepresentationIs the company professional and reliable?

Three key dimensions to consider when selecting an export agent:Qualification certifications, industry experience, service network. Compliant agents should hold Customs AEO certification and SAFE registration. Its recommended to request:

• Valid 2025 International Freight Forwarding Filing Form,
• Proof documents of no violation records in the past three years
• Specific industry operation cases (e.g.Medical EquipmentMedical Device Business Filing Certificate required)

What specific services does an export agent include?

Professional agency companies should provideEnd-to-end services:

• Basic services:
  • Document preparation (commercial invoice, packing list,It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Trade dispute settlement mechanisms
  • Customs declaration, inspection, and HS code classification
  • Export DrawbackDeclaration
• Value - added services:
  • Destination port customs clearance solutions
  • FTA tariff preference applications (e.g. RCEP)
  • Cross-border payment/receipt compliance handling

How to calculate export agency fees in 2025?

Agent fees typically adoptBasic service fee + success commissionThe advance payment shall not exceed 30% of the total contract amount

• Fixed costs: Documentation processing fee (approx. 800-1500 RMB/shipment)
• Variable costs:
  • Customs declaration fee charged at 0.08%-0.15% of cargo value
  • Tax rebate advance service fee at 15%-20% of rebate amount

What to do if goods are rejected by foreign clients after export?

Professional agents should provideRisk management solutions:

• Immediately initiate emergency handling at destination port:
  • Apply for demurrage waiver (requires original abandonment declaration)
  • Coordinate resale or return shipment (2025 newly addedCross-border E-commerceReturn channels)
• Utilize Sinosure compensation mechanism (requires pre-purchased export credit insurance)

How long does export tax rebate processing take?

2025 sees significant rebate efficiency improvements:

• Class A enterprises: Payment within 5 working days (requires annual tax payment exceeding 5 million RMB)
• Class B enterprises: 10-15 working days
• Agent companies advance payment service enables48-hour prepayment(Charges capital occupation fee)

How to avoid delays caused by customs inspection?

Professional agents should providePre-classification review service:

• Pre-check declaration element completeness
• Sensitive goods pre-submission of classification suggestions (2025 newly added AI classification system)
• Establish emergency inspection channels (some ports achieve same-day clearance)

Is cross-border e-commerce suitable for traditional export agents?

Selection requiredPossessing cross-border e-commerce service capabilitiesAgent:

• Specialized services for 9710/9810 customs declaration modes
• Integrated first-mile transportation capabilities for overseas warehouses
• Cross-border e-commerce comprehensive tax rate calculation (2025 multi-region pilot no-invoice tax exemption policy)

Does agency export affect a companys credit accumulation?

Under compliant operationsDoes not affect corporate credit ratings:

• Customs data remains recorded under the actual shippers name
• Agency contracts must clearly specify data ownership clauses
• It is recommended to retain copies of the complete set of customs declarations for future reference

What agency qualifications should be noted for special commodity exports?

Focus on verifying three types of qualifications:

• Hazardous materials: MSDS certification + hazardous material transportation qualification
• Food: Importing country health certificate + customs filing number
• Lithium batteries: UN38.3 test report + dangerous goods packaging certificate

How to evaluate an agency companys emergency response capabilities?

It is recommended to require the agency company to provide:

• Abnormal incident handling reports from the past 12 months (with customer information redacted)
• List of emergency contacts at major ports
• Latest claims processing time data from cooperative insurance companies