1. What services are specifically included in export agency business?

Agency export refers to a professional?Foreign trade?The company provides comprehensive export services for manufacturing enterprises, with the core including:

• Documentation Processing: Preparation of documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists,?Certificate of Origin?Production of 17 types of trade documents including
• Customs clearance services: HS code classification, customs declaration, customs inspection response
• : Handling cross - border foreign exchange receipts and payments, reporting to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange:?Forex Settlement?Write-off, cross-border payment, exchange rate risk management
• Logistics support: International transportation solution design, freight cost optimization, special cargo transportation
• Tax agency:?Tax Refund?Declaration, VAT Invoice Management

II. What is the core difference between self-operated export and agency export?

Both are inLegal entityandRisk bearingThere exists an essential difference:

• Self-operated export requires enterprises to independently handle the full set of qualifications, including customs registration and foreign exchange accounts.
• Under the agency export model, the foreign trade company, as the contracting party, assumes the performance responsibility.
• Typical Case: A lighting factory avoided the South American buyer's?L/C?Default risk

III. How are the agency export fees calculated for 2025?

The current charging standards are primarily based onProportion of goods valueandService complexity:

• Basic service fee: 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value (including customs clearance, documentation, and tax refund)
• Additional service fees:
  • Special document certification: 500-2000 yuan per order
  • Port clearance assistance at destination: Starting from 1% of the cargo value.
• New regulations for 2025: A 20% reduction in basic service fees is expected after the full implementation of electronic customs declarations.

IV. How to Choose a Reliable Export Agent Service Provider?

It is recommended to focus on checking the following7 qualifications:

• Customs AEO certification level (priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• Classification and Rating by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (Category A enterprises are preferred)
• Professional Liability Insurance Coverage (recommended not less than USD 5 million)
• Certification Status of the Service Team (at least 3 customs declarants and 2 international freight forwarders)

5. Are there any financial risks associated with export agency?

Professional agencies can effectively prevent and control three core risks:Two types of risk prevention and control:

• Foreign exchange risk:
  • Request the agent to provide exchange rate locking services.
  • Agreed T/T payment bank settlement deadline
• Tax Risks:
  • Please verify the export tax rebate declaration records of the agent.
  • Please provide a monthly statement of customs export data.

6. How to handle export tax rebates for agency exports?

Standard operations should meet the following requirements:Three essential conditions:

• The issuance time of the special VAT invoice shall not exceed 90 days after the goods are exported.
• The deviation between the foreign exchange receipt amount and the customs declaration amount shall not exceed ±5%.
• The agency agreement must clearly specify the tax refund entity and operational procedures.

7. What should be noted when acting as an agent for the export of special products?

Additional agreements are required for the following three types of special cargo:

• Dangerous goods: MSDS document filing, UN packaging certification
• Food category: FDA/CE certification timeliness
• Technical product: Export Control List Verification (especially the updated ECCN codes in 2025)

8. What qualifications does a company need to act as an export agent?

The production enterprise only needs to prepare:

• Business License (with goods production included in the business scope)
• Qualification as a General VAT Taxpayer
• Product Inspection Report (Specific Industry)

9. What is the basic process of agency export cooperation?

Standard Operating Procedure ClassificationFive stages:

• Qualification review (1-3 business days)
• Sign a tripartite agreement (buyer, seller, agent)
• Logistics Plan Confirmation (Including Applicability of Incoterms 2025 Clauses)
• Customs Clearance Execution (Real-time Tracking of Electronic Customs Declaration)
• Settlement tax refund (average cycle 45 days)

10. What are the new changes in the export agency policies for 2025?

Focus on three key policy adjustments:

• The scope of RCEP rules of origin has been expanded to cover 90% of tariff lines.
• Customs Single Window connects with the international trade "Single Electronic Account" system.
• Paperless export tax rebate filing now covers nationwide (tax refund processing time shortened to 7 working days)