Export customs clearance16. What specific work do agencies undertake?

17. Professional customs brokers provide three core services:

• Document processing18: Prepare 12 types of clearance documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, ensuring compliance with HS code classification requirements
• Customs Declaration19: Complete electronic declarations through Chinas International Trade Single Window system, handling inspections, tax supplements and other exceptional situations
• Compliance consulting20: Provide professional guidance on export controls, anti-dumping duties, RCEP rules of origin

11. What is the essential difference between self-declaration and agency delegation?

21. According to the General Administration of Customs latest 2025 data, 87% of import-export enterprises choose professional agencies, mainly because:

• 22. Error rate comparison23: Self-declaration error rate reaches 23%, while agencies average only 2.7%
• 24. Time efficiency difference25: Professional agency clearance is 40% faster than self-processing
• Cost accounting26: Agency services can save 35% of hidden costs (demurrage fees, amendment fees)

12. How to evaluate a customs brokers professional qualifications?

It is recommended to evaluate from four dimensions:

• Official certification
  • 39. Customs AEO advanced certified enterprise
  • 27. China Customs Brokers Association 5-star qualification
• Business Capabilities
  • 28. Special commodity handling experience (dangerous goods/food/medical devices)
  • 29. On-site operation team deployment at major ports

13. What items are included in 2025 customs agency fees?

The typical fee structure includes:

• 30. Basic service fee: 200-800 RMB/shipment (varies by trade method)
• Additional service fees:
  • 31. Expedited declaration fee: 300 RMB/time (2-hour fast clearance)
  • 32. Classification dispute resolution fee: 0.15%-0.3% of cargo value
• After years in foreign trade, I'm often asked by clients: 'What is a certificate of origin? What exactly does it...'

14. What new requirements do current customs policies impose on agency services?

Key Focus on Three Major Changes:

• Digital upgrading34: Mandatory use of blockchain technology for manifest data transmission (GAC Announcement No. 38 of 2025)
• Credit management35: Agency credit rating directly affects clients customs inspection rates
• 36. Green channelHow Exactly is Export Tax Refund Calculated?

15. What responsibilities should agencies bear in case of declaration disputes?

38. According to the Customs Law and latest judicial interpretations:

• 39. For administrative penalties caused by document errors, agencies bear 70% compensation liability
• 40. For late fees due to classification disputes, professional companies should provide legal relief support
• 41. Special reminder: 2025 standard agency contracts must include fault liability clauses