How to choose a reliable clothingExport agentThe service provider?

When choosing a clothingExport agentservice provider, the following elements need to be focused on:

• Customs AEO certification qualification: As of 2025, enterprises with advanced customs certification can enjoy customs clearance facilitation in 48 countries and regions
• Industry professional certification: Such as CITD (special qualification for textile exports), OEKO - TEX? certification service capabilities
• Logistics network coverage: Pay special attention to the customs clearance capabilities in RCEP member countries (ASEAN + China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand)
• Wind control systemRequirement: Provide a certificate of no major violations in the past three years.

What specific contents does the clothing export agency service include?

A complete agency service should cover the whole process:

• Front - end services:
  • Technical regulations consultation for the target market (e.g., the EU REACH regulation is updated to the 2025 version)
  • Design of cross - border payment solutions
• Core services:
  • Intelligent classification system (the accuracy rate of HS CODE should reach over 99%)
  • Connection with the pre - declaration system

What potential risks exist in the agency model?

Special attention should be paid to the prevention of three types of risks:

• Risk of complianceFrom 2025, the EU will implement a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).
• Funding riskIt is recommended to require the agent to provide a guarantee from a financial institution.
• Intellectual Property RiskRequire the agent to assume the responsibility of screening for design infringement.

What impact will the latest trade policies in 2025 have on the agency service?

Focus on three major policy changes:

• USAUFLPA ActUpgrade of traceability requirements
• The United KingdomUKCA certificationThe end of the transition period
• ChinaCross-border e-commerceComprehensive pilot zoneImplementation of the new policy

How is the charging standard of the agency service composed?

The typical fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee (0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value)
• Special service surcharge:
  • Urgent customs declaration fee (starting from RMB800 per ticket)
  • Certificate of origin fee (charged according to the type of certificate)

How to establish an effective communication mechanism for agency services?

It is recommended to establish a three - layer communication system:

• Daily operation level: Designate an exclusive document clerk for connection
• Management and supervision level: Monthly business analysis meeting
• Strategic decision - making level: Quarterly service evaluation report

What clauses should be paid special attention to in the agency contract?

Key points for reviewing key clauses:

• The force majeure clause should clarify the handling plan for the impact of the epidemic
• The data security clause should comply with the Measures for the Security Assessment of Data Exports
• For the dispute resolution clause, it is recommended to stipulate the jurisdiction of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.