enteredExport agentHow to choose a company to be compliant?

According to the General Administration of Customs in 2025Announcement No. 37, a compliant agency company must have the following qualifications:

• Import and export operation rights filed with the Ministry of Commerce
• At least 5 certifiedcustoms clearancepersonnel
• Priority for AEO certification (can reduce the inspection rate by 50%)
• Complete risk management and control system case database

Case of an electronic component importer: Due to the lack of hazardous chemicals transportation qualification of the agency company, goods worth $200,000 were detained at the port for 28 days, resulting in a demurrage fee of $12,000. It is recommended to require the agency company to presentThe list of agency categories in the past 3 yearsto confirm the matching degree.

What documents are required to handle import and export agency?

Newly implemented in 2025International Trade Single Window 2.0 SystemThe Request:

• Basic certificates
  • Business license (should include the scope of import and export business)
  • Bank credit line certificate (it is recommended to be not less than 5 million yuan)
• Trade documents
  • Electronic contract (should include Incoterms?2025 terms)
  • Commodity pre - classification proposal (the first 8 digits of the customs HS code must be accurate)

How to verify the real capabilities of an agent?

The real bill of a food importer shows:

• Basic agency fee: 1.2% of the cargo value
• Hidden cost items:
  • Special supervision warehouse surcharge ($80/pallet/day)
  • Anti - dumping deposit (15% of the cargo value)
  • Inspection and certification agency fee (CIQ filing $1500)

It is recommended to signan all - inclusive price agreement, and clarify the cost cap clause.

How to avoid import and export agency risks?

The new regulations of the cross - border e - commerce comprehensive pilot zone in 2025 require:

• Funding risk
  • Request agency to providePerformance guarantee
  • The payment for goods must enter the regulatory account
• Legal risks
  • The contract must stipulatethe fault compensation clause
  • Reserve the right to review documents

What special requirements are there for special commodity agency?

Case of medical device import:

• Extra handling is requiredCFDA registration certificate
• For cold chain transportation, a GPS temperature monitoring report is required
• Pre - review service for Chinese labels (save 30% of customs clearance time)

What should be done if the agency company breaches the contract midway?

It is recommended to take the following preventive measures:

• As stipulated in the contract12. Step - by - step liquidated damagesTerms
• Require the provision of a list of alternative service providers
• Regularly back up the electronic manifest data

(Note: This article refers to the revised version of the Measures for the Credit Management of Agent Enterprises of the General Administration of Customs in 2025. For specific handling, please consult the local customs or professional service institutions.)