I. GoodsExport agentWhat core services are specifically included?

ProfessionalExport agentServices include four core modules:Trade compliance management(HS Code Classification, Certificate of Origin),Document processing(Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading Preparation),Customs clearance logistics coordination(Customs declaration and inspection, transportation plan design) andFinancial settlement support(Foreign exchange verification and tax refund declaration). Taking the latest ASEAN electronic certificate of origin rules implemented in 2025 as an example, compliant agency services can reduce the tax refund cycle for enterprises by 40%.

II. How to Determine Whether You Need to Hire an Export Agency?

It is recommended to delegate an agent under the following three circumstances:

• New market development: Involves special customs requirements of unfamiliar countries (such as Saudi SABER certification).
• The product has high complexity.: Involves specialized fields such as CCC certification and hazardous materials transportation.
• Operating cost pressure：When the single batch value is below 500,000 yuan, it is not economical to establish an in-house team.

3. How are export agency service fees typically structured?

In 2025, the mainstream pricing models exhibit three key characteristics:

• Basic Service Fee (60-70% of total): Charged at 0.8%-1.2% of the cargo value.
• Value-added service fee: includes
  • Special document certification (e.g., an additional charge of 500-800 RMB per order for Egypt CIB certification).
  • Expedited customs clearance service (30% surcharge on port night operation fees)
• Risk deposit: Typically 5-10% of the cargo value, refundable after customs clearance.

IV. What are the potential risks of entrusting an agent for export?

Three major risk points require special attention:

• Qualification risks: Verify whether the agency company has obtained AEO certification from customs.
• Funding risk：It is recommended to adopt a combination of TT payment and letter of credit.
• Legal risks: Clearly define the intellectual property ownership clauses in the agency contract.

5. What are the core differences between self-operated exports and agency exports?

Comparison from an operational perspective:

• Capital occupation：The agency model can reduce working capital occupation by over 30%.
• The response speed.: The customs clearance time by professional agency companies is 2-3 working days faster than self-handling by enterprises.
• Learning curve: When exporting new products, agency services can save a compliance adaptation period of 6-8 months.

6. What special agency services are required for emerging market expansion in 2025?

Taking the Southeast Asian market as an example, professional agents need to provide:

• Application of RCEP Rules of Origin Accumulation (Upgraded to 3 versions since its implementation in 2022)
• Digital Trade Document Processing (Indonesia to Fully Implement Electronic Customs Clearance by 2025)
• Localized Tax Planning (Optimization Plan for Vietnam VAT Refund Cycle)

7. How to Verify the Professional Competence of an Agency Company?

It is recommended to implement a four-step verification method:

• Verify the customs registration number against the business scope listed on the business license.
• Please provide export cases of similar products from the past three years.
• Test their grasp of the latest policies (such as the EU's new EPR policy in 2025)
• On-site investigation of its overseas cooperation network coverage density

8. How to Ensure Ownership of Goods Under an Agency Export Model?

Three safeguards are required:

• Clearly specify in the agency agreementOwnership Transfer Clause
• Request agency to provideFully Visualized Logistics Tracking System
• Insurance coverageExport Credit Insurance(The premium rate for 2025 has been reduced to 0.15%-0.3%)