2025Export agentWhat are the new requirements for qualification review?

According to Announcement No. 17 of the Ministry of Commerce in 2025,Export agententerprises need to meetthree new qualification conditions:

• pass the customsAEOAdvanced Certification (the original General Certification has been abolished)
• be equipped with at least 2 professionals holding the Certificate of Certified Trade Compliance Professional (CTCP)
• use the trade data management system filed with the customs

How is the electronic reform of customs clearance documents specifically implemented?

The General Administration of Customs has implementedpaperless customs clearance for the whole process since the 1st day of April, 2025,and the main changes include:

• The paper - based customs declaration power of attorney is completely abolished, and an electronic signature system is used instead.
  • Complete digital certificate filing for companies in the 'Single Window' in advance
  • The validity period of the electronic signature is 72 hours.
• The commercial invoice must contain a QR code for HS CODE verification.

Third,Export tax refundWhat are the optimized adjustments to the declaration process?

The key points of the new policy of the State Taxation Administration in 2025 include:

• The retention period of tax rebate materialsis extended from 5 years to 7 years.
• Added newCross - border logistics track verificationProcess
  • It is necessary to provide the electronic cargo manifest issued by the shipping company/airline company.
• Enterprises with credit rating AA can enjoy3 - day express tax rebate.

What situations may trigger trade compliance reviews?

Based on the experience of handling multiple cases by us, the following situations need special attention:

• The unit price of goods under the same HS CODE fluctuates by more than ±15%.
• The payment receiving and paying accounts are inconsistent with the contract signing party.
• The export of sensitive technology products has not been processed.Dual - use items license

How to select high - quality agency service providers that meet the new regulations?

It is recommended that enterprises start fromFour dimensionsEvaluate the agency company:

• Check what is publicly announced by the customsAnnual agency error rateData
• Confirm whether its data management system is connected withSingle Window Version 3.0connect
• Verify the service years of CTCP - certified personnel (it is recommended to be more than 3 years)
• Understand itsMaturity of emergency response plan for trade sanctions

What are the precautions during the transition period of the new regulations?

Regarding the policy transition period from 20251- to March, a special reminder:

• For long - term agency agreements that have been signed, it is necessary to addCompliance supplementary clauses
• The paper - based customs declaration forms issued in 2024 need to be written off before June 30, 2025.
• It is recommended to carry outSupply chain data compliance audit, with a focus on checking:
  • The authenticity of suppliers business registration information
  • The traceability of logistics tracks