1.?Export Agency?What is the core process of trade?

The complete export agency process consists of five key stages:

• Pre - preparation Stage
  • Sign an entrusted agency agreement
  • Completed product export qualification certification
  • Determine the trade terms (latest 2025 INCOTERMS version).
• Trade execution phase
  • Apply for exemption from certification (meeting the conditions of the Implementation Rules for Exemption from Compulsory Product Certification)?L/C?Payment by TT or telegraphic transfer
  • Arrange commodity inspection and?Certificate of Origin?Certificate
  • Process?Customs Declaration?procedures
• Logistics and transportation stage
  • Select the optimal transportation solution (RCEP member countries in 2025?Ocean shipping?Performance improved by 15%)
  • Handling transportation insurance
  • Track the in-transit status of goods

2. How to Identify a Reliable Export Agent?

Four Golden Rules for Selecting Agents:

• Qualification Verification
  • Check the AEO certification status with customs.
  • Verify the qualifications of the international freight forwarder (FIATA membership preferred).
• Industry compatibility
  • Successful cases of exporting similar products
  • Target market customs clearance experience (e.g., the newly added African Community Customs Territory in 2025)
• Service network
  • Overseas warehouse layout status
  • Main port handling capacity

III. What are the key trade policy changes to watch for in 2025?

Key policy changes for this year include:

• Implemented by the Chinese CustomsIntelligent classification system(To be fully implemented in January 2025)
• European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)Formal implementationStage
• ASEAN Uniform Rules of OriginElectronic verificationrequirements
• The U.S. FDA has addedMedical DevicesTraceability systemImporters must have import and export filings with the customs and quarantine. Importing food is not possible without the right to import and export. If an importer does not have the right to import and export, it can choose to affiliate with a qualified company for import.

IV. How to Prevent Common Risks in International Trade?

Risk Prevention Strategies Based on 20 Years of Hands-on Experience:

• Three policy adjustments worthy of attention this year:
  • It is recommended to adopt30% advance payment + LC paymentCombination
  • Purchase export credit insurance (China's export credit insurance premium rate to be reduced by 0.3% in 2025).
• Compliance risk
  • EstablishExport Control Screening System
  • Regularly update the ECCN code database.
• Operational risks
  • implementationDual verification systemHandling customs declaration documents
  • Using blockchain technology to track logistics nodes.

V. How to reasonably calculate export agency fees?

Analysis of Industry Fee Standards for 2025:

• Basic service feeGenerally 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value.
• Additional service feesIncludes:
  • Special document processing (e.g., Saudi SABER certification)
  • Anti-dumping Response Plan for Destination Port
  • Technical Trade Measures Response Services
• Beware of hidden costs:
  • Exchange rate locking service fee
  • Port Demurrage Prepayment Deposit