enteredExport agentWhat practical problems can it actually solve?

In international trade practice, professional agency services mainly address three core issues:Trade compliance riskandOperational efficiency bottlenecksandCost control challenges. According to 2023 data from the General Administration of Customs, about 78% of trade violation cases stem from self-declaration errors by enterprises, while the error rate for professional agencies is only 2.3%.

How to evaluate the professional qualifications of an agency company?

When selecting service providers, focus on verifying the following qualification documents:

• Customs AEO certification certificate(divided into general certification and advanced certification)
• International freight forwarding filing certificate (valid through 2025)
• Foreign exchange settlement and sales business license issued by SAFE
• Special commodity import/export operation license (e.g., medical devices/hazardous chemicals)

What items does the charging standard of import - export agents include?

The industry-standard fee structure for 2025 includes:

• Basic Service Costs:
  • customs clearanceInspection: Per document fee (RMB 300-800)
  • Document preparation: 0.08%-0.15% of cargo value
• Value Added Services:
  • Trade financing: LIBOR rate + 1.5-3%
  • Tariff optimization plan: 15-20% of tax savings

What specific operational processes are included in agency services?

StandardsProcess of serviceDivided into three stages:

• The preliminary preparation phase:
  • Commodity classification advance ruling (H.S. Code confirmation)
  • Rules of origin compliance verification
• The implementation phase:
  • Single window declaration via electronic port
  • Cross-border payment foreign exchange verification
• Post-management phase:
  • Customs audit response support
  • Trade data intelligent analysis

How to prevent potential risks in agency services?

The following risk control measures are recommended:

• Sign service contracts that includeFault liability compensation clausesRequire the agency to purchase
• Professional liability insurance(insured amount not less than 5 million yuan)Dual verification mechanism
• Established(enterprise self-check + third-party audit)(Self-inspection + Third-party audit)

How to choose between self-operated import/export and agency services?

Decision-making should consider three key metrics:

• Annual import/export frequency: Less than 20 transactions per year suggests using an agent
• Product complexity: Products requiring CCC certification/anti-dumping duties should prioritize agent services
• Capital turnover rate: Payment terms exceeding 90 days may consider agent tax advance services

What are the new trends in import and export agency in 2025?

The industry is undergoing three major transformations:

• Digital service upgrades: RCEP member countries achieve automatic customs data exchange
• Green trade compliance: Carbon tariff declaration becomes mandatory
• Risk Early Warning System: AI real-time monitoring of trade control lists from 200+ countries