I.Agency export,What legal qualifications must a company possess?

According to the latest Foreign Trade Law of 2025, legal export agency enterprises must possess:

• Business license including import and export operation rights：It must be explicitly stated as "import and export of goods" or "import and export of technology" in the business scope.
• Customs registration certificate: AEO-certified enterprises registered with the General Administration of Customs are more credible
• Register of foreign exchange receipts: Verified by the State Administration of Foreign Exchanges cross-border trade foreign exchange payment enterprise directory
• Electronic Port IC Card: Legal medium for customs declaration electronic data exchange

What standards must an agent companys service capabilities meet?

High-quality export agents should have a complete service matrix:

• 53. full-process service capability:
  • Document preparation (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin)
  • Customs clearance efficiency (must commit to completing within 48 hours)
  • Logistics solution design (including multimodal transport and emergency alternatives)
• Industry matching degree: Special commodities (such as medical devices, hazardous chemicals) require specific qualifications
• Information system integration capability: ERP system directly connected to the Single Window of Customs

How to verify an agent companys financial guarantee capability?

According to the 2024 typical case circular from the Ministry of Commerce, key verifications are required:

• Foreign exchange account supervision: Whether dedicated collection/payment accounts are established
• Credit limit certification: Original trade financing credit letter issued by banks
• Tax payment certificate: 36 consecutive months without tax violation records
• Deposit system: Single transaction risk deposit not less than 15% of contract amount

What are the mandatory indicators for international trade compliance?

The 2025 new regulations from the General Administration of Customs require agency companies to:

• Trade compliance audit: Annual compliance report issued by third-party institutions
• Embargo list screening system: Real-time updated global sanctions list database
• Intellectual property filing: Agency brands must provide complete authorization chain
• Origin management: Must have CCPIT-certified certificate of origin issuance authority

How to evaluate an agent companys risk control capability?

It is recommended to verify from three dimensions:

• Historical dispute handling cases: Must provide trade dispute resolution records from the past 3 years
• Coverage of insuranceMinimum coverage must include freight insurance, credit insurance, and product liability insurance
• Contract clause completenessMust explicitly specify 13 essential clauses including payment settlement cycle and quality dispute resolution

Typical case: In 2024, a medical device company had $2 million worth of goods detained at Rotterdam Port due to the agencys lack of CE certification agency qualification, ultimately incurring $38,000 in demurrage fees. This case highlights the importance of qualification review.