Export RepresentationWhat basic qualification certificates are required?

Legal business qualifications are the primary requirementFormal export agents must provide:

• Customs registration certificate (valid customs registration code)
• Yesforeign tradeForeign Trade Operator Registration Form
• Record - keeping certificate of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
• ISO9001 quality management system certification (industry-specific certifications required for certain special categories)

What are the new changes in international trade agency qualifications?

According to the latest requirements of the General Administration of Customs in 2025:

• AEO-certified agents receive priority clearanceAdvanced certified enterprises experience 30% faster clearance times
• Mandatory use of the International Trade Single Window 3.0 system
• Carbon emission data declaration becomes mandatory for chemical and electromechanical products

How to evaluate an agents international trade compliance capabilities?

Professional agents should have a complete compliance system:

• Trade compliance teamMust include at least 3 licensed customs declarants
• Contingency plans for trade barriers (such as anti-dumping duty calculation systems)
• Real-time updated global rules of origin database

What legal responsibilities do export agents need to bear?

Pay special attention to liability division in agency agreements:

• Document authenticity guaranteeAgents bear joint liability for customs declaration documents
• Intellectual property infringement compensation clauses (especially in certain fields)Cross-border E-commerceCompensation standards for port delays caused by pre-classification errors
• How to evaluate an agents global logistics network?

Self-operated clearance teams in major trading countries

High-quality agents should have:

• Localized warehouses covering RCEP member countries
• At least 5 stable
• Shipping route cooperation resourcesMaritime TransportationContingency logistics plans for emergencies
• What necessary items are included in export agent service fees?

What essential items are included in export agency service fees?

Beware of hidden fees, standard services should include:

• Basic agency fee (charged at 0.6%-1.2% of cargo value)
• Standard documentation preparation fee
• Routine customs clearance service fee
• Basic legal consultation services

What new capabilities do agents need in the digital trade era?

Essential digital services for 2025:

• Blockchain traceability system integration capability
• Automated documentation system (supporting EDI direct data connection)
• Real-time logistics tracking visualization platform
• Cross-border payment automatic reconciliation system

How to prevent potential risks from unscrupulous agents?

Recommended verification steps:

• Check the Customs Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System
• Request proof of no violations in the past two years
• Verify actual controllers affiliated enterprises
• Test emergency response time (suggest simulating sudden customs clearance issues)