I. to enterExport agentWhat legal qualifications are required?

According to the latest 2025 Foreign Trade Law requirements, formal agents must possess the following simultaneously:

• Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators(Import and Export Rights Certificate)
• Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate(Including Electronic Port IC Card)
• Register of Foreign Exchange Administration(Cross-border Foreign Exchange Settlement Qualification)
• Special Industry Operation License(Special qualifications required for hazardous goods/food)
• ISO9001 Quality Management System certification(Service Standard Guarantee)

Is financial strength important? How to verify it?

An agents financial capability directly impacts business security. It is recommended to verify from three aspects:

• Registered capital requirements: It is advisable to choose enterprises with paid-up capital exceeding 5 million yuan
  • 2023 customs data shows: Enterprises with registered capital below 3 million yuan had a dispute rate as high as 37%
• Bank credit line: Require copies of bank credit agreements
• Risk deposit system: Formal agents will establish dedicated risk reserve accounts

What core positions are needed in a professional team?

High-quality agents must configure four functional teams:

• Customs Declaration Expert Group: At least 5 licensed customs declarants
• International logisticsLogistics Department: Professional dispatchers familiar with multimodal transport
• Trade Compliance Team: Customs experts with legal backgrounds
• Tax Planning Specialist: Certified accountants proficient inExport tax refundCertified accountant for policy purposes

What specific aspects does service capability refer to?

It is recommended to evaluate service capabilities from three dimensions:

• Global network coverage:
  • At least three self-owned offices in major ports
  • Overseas warehouses covering major trading countries
• Customs clearance time guarantee: Require submission of customs declaration efficiency data from the past six months
• Emergency response mechanisms: Abnormal inspection handling time should not exceed 24 hours

What key elements does a compliance system include?

According to the Year 2025 CustomsAEONew certification regulations require compliant agents to establish:

• Trade Compliance Management System: Coverage of product classification, origin verification, and restricted/prohibited items checklist
• Three-tier audit system: Business self-inspection → Cross-departmental review → Third-party audit
• Data security system: Obtained ISO27001 Information Security Management certification
• Trade remedy contingency plan: Specialized solutions for anti-dumping/technical trade barriers

How to quickly verify an agents qualifications?

Recommended methods for enterprises to cross-verify:

• Customs system inquiry: Log in to the "China International Trade Single Window" to verify the filing information.
• Bank statement verification: Require submission of foreign exchange records from the past six months (with sensitive information redacted)
• Key points of on - site inspection:
  • Standardization level of customs declaration document archives room
  • ERP system integration with customs data

Selecting an import/export agent is a systematic project. Enterprises should comprehensively evaluate five dimensions: qualifications, capital, team, service, and compliance. Priority should be given to agents with AEO Advanced Certification and experience handling similar products, while reducing cooperation risks through trial orders in batches.