Why are small and medium-sized enterprises more inclinedAgency export,?

According to data from the General Administration of Customs in 2022,73% of enterprises with annual export volumes below $5 million choose agency export. The core reasons include:

• Qualification threshold: Self-operated export requires obtaining 7 basic qualifications including customs registration, foreign exchange accounts, and electronic port
• Professional team costs: Annual labor costs for customs declaration, documentation, and tax positions range from approximately 450,000 to 800,000 yuan
• Risk dispersion mechanism: Agency companies typically bear operational risks such as customs clearance exceptions and documentation flaws

How do agency companies handle complex customs clearance matters?

ProfessionalAgency export serviceThe core value of agents is reflected in:

• HS code classification accuracy rate can reach 98% (compared to only 76% for self-operated enterprises)
• Intelligent declaration platform with real-time connection to the customs AEO certification system
• Experience in handling special trade methods (such as cross-border e-commerce B2B direct export)

Will agency export affect a company's tax rebate rights?

Standardized agency export operationswill not affect tax rebates, with three key points to consider:

• The agency agreement must clearly state the principle of 'who exports, who claims the rebate'
• The value-added tax special invoice must completely match the customs declaration form information
• Foreign exchange receipts must be verified through the agency company's supervised account

What policy benefits will be available for export agencies in 2025?

New regulatory policies implemented in 2025 bring new opportunities:

• Cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone enterprises can enjoy tax exemption policies for agency exports
• RCEP member country origin accumulation rules simplify agency procedures
• Customs' 'two-step declaration' mode reduces clearance time to 4 hours

How to evaluate the professionalism of an agency company?

Recommended assessment from five dimensions:

• Qualification verification:
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification
  • State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) Category A Enterprise
• System capacity:
  • Whether it has ERP and single window integration capabilities
  • Risk warning response speed

What legal risks should be considered when switching from self-operated export to agency export?

We have handled 32 cases of agency transfer disputes and summarized three key points:

• Unverified foreign exchange from previous self-operated exports must be cleared
• Customs credit rating transfer requires filing 6 months in advance
• Certificates of origin involved in historical transactions need to be re-notarized

Through the above analysis, it can be seen that choosing professional agency export can not only reduce operating costs but also improve trade efficiency with cross-border supply chain management experience. It is recommended that enterprises choose partners with complete risk control systems and digital capabilities according to their development stage.