Why is it said that 90% of foreign trade companies need it?Export agent?

According to the latest 2025 statistics from the General Administration of Customs of China,The export share of small, medium, and micro enterprises has exceeded 68%.. In the complex landscape of international trade, professional agency services can help businesses:

• Resolvecustoms clearanceDocument Compliance Challenges (The RCEPRules of Origin upgraded to version 3.0)
• Avoid those added in recent yearsThe European UnionThe carbon tariffs(CBAM) Reporting Requirements
• Seamlessly integrate distinctive logistics solutions for 50+ major ports worldwide
• ProcessingCross-border e-commerceVAT tax issues of emerging business formats

What are the hidden costs included in the agency service fee?

The 2025 pricing structure of mainstream proxy services shows three major trends:

• Basic Service Packages: Usually includes customs clearance and document preparation (approx. USD 800–1,500 per shipment)
• Value Added Services:
  • Special Product Certification (e.g., CE Certification for Medical Devices)
  • Abnormal Handling of Customs Clearance in the Destination Country
  • Exchange rate locking service
• The risk guarantee: AEO-certified enterprises are required to pre-deposit a credit guarantee.

How to evaluate the professional capabilities of an agency company?

We recommend establishing an evaluation system from four dimensions:

• Qualification verification: Check customs AEO certification, international freight forwarding qualifications (FIATA)
• Industry cases: Focus on examining successful case studies in target markets (e.g., Southeast Asia / Central and Eastern Europe)
• The digital capacity: Whether equipped with a real-time tracking system (refer to WCO Global Trade Standards)
• Emergency response mechanism: Contingency reserves for sudden spikes in inspection rates

What are the special requirements for emerging-market agents?

For emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America, special attention should be paid to:

• (such as Saudi SASO certification): Notarization of Arabic/Spanish Commercial Invoice
• Special Payment Terms: Bank guarantee service for LC usance bills
• Logistics coordination: Cargo Control Clauses in Multimodal Transport
• Political risk: War Risk Insurance Application Guide

Which proxy services may involve legal risks in 2025?

Three major changes have recently emerged in international trade compliance oversight:

• Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA): Products related to Xinjiang must provide a complete supply-chain audit report
• EU EPR New Policy: Mandatory Recycling Registration for Electronic and Electrical Products
• dual-use items: Export of AI chips requires a dual-use item license

6 Clauses That Must Be Clearly Defined in an Agency Contract

It is recommended to explicitly stipulate in the agreement:

• Jurisdiction for Dispute Resolution (SIAC preferred)
• Cross-Border Data Transfer Compliance Clauses (with reference to China’s Measures for the Security Assessment of Cross-Border Data Transfers)
• Force Majeure Scope (newly added: network attacks causing paralysis of the EDI system)
• Quantitative service standards (e.g., document error rate ≤0.3%)

How does digital transformation impact agency services?

By 2025, the intelligent customs declaration system will enable:

• 72-hour pre-screening mechanism: Avoid classification disputes through intelligent HS CODE matching
• Blockchain documents: Electronic verification time for certificates of origin reduced to 15 minutes
• AI Compliance Check: Automatically identify sanction-clause risks in contracts
• Digital Twin Warehouse: Real-time monitoring of global in-transit inventory