I. Through which system must the export agency certificate be entered?

According to the latest requirements of the International Trade Single Window for 2025, the export agency certificate must be entered through the following systems:

• China International Trade Single Window (Standard Version): Applicable to general trade enterprises
• ?E-commerce?Integrated Service Platform: Customized for cross-border e-commerce enterprises
• Customs Special Supervision Area System: Dedicated channel for enterprises in bonded zones/comprehensive bonded zones

II. What basic information is required to enter an export agency certificate?

The new 2025 customs declaration entry specifications require the following core information:

• Basic Enterprise Information:
  • Agent's customs code (10 digits)
  • Principal's unified social credit code
• Transaction Information:
  • Contract/Agreement number (must be consistent with foreign exchange declaration)
  • Term of trade (FOB/CIF, etc.)
• Product Information:
  • 8-digit HS code (2025 version of product classification)
  • Declaration of legal unit of measurement

III. How to avoid failure when entering an agency certificate?

According to customs statistics from 2023-2025, 80% of entry errors are concentrated in the following areas:

• Incorrect commodity classification: It is recommended to use the customs pre-ruling service
• Confusion of measurement units: Pay attention to the conversion between the first legal unit and the transaction unit
• Exceeding the declaration time limit: Entry must be completed within 15 working days after export

IV. How to correct errors in the entry of an export agency certificate?

The 2025 E-port system supports three correction methods:

• Online withdrawal and modification: Can be withdrawn independently before the customs declaration is released
• Supplementary declaration channel: Applicable for correcting minor information on already released documents
• Amendment application process: Formal application for changes involving core elements such as cargo value/HS code

V. What are the new changes in electronic entry?

The General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 58 of 2025 clearly requires:

• Full implementation of the electronic signature system (requires use of a CA certificate)
• Addition of an automatic verification function for declarations of origin
• Integration with?Tax Refund?system for real-time data interaction

VI. How is the agency certificate entry linked to tax processing afterward?

Special attention should be paid to the new tax linkage mechanism implemented in 2025:

• Automatic association of customs declaration numbers with VAT invoice information
• Intelligent matching and early warning for the export date and?Forex Settlement?deadline
• Cross-border service trade requires separate reporting of additional information

VII. What to do if an agency certificate becomes invalid?

If a certificate becomes invalid, it is recommended to take the following measures:

• Immediately check the invalidity reason code in the customs receipt
• Re-apply if the validity period (usually 180 days after declaration) is exceeded
• For goods under special supervision, handle the transfer of the security deposit

Special Reminder: In 2025, the General Administration of Customs will implement a credit-based management system for the entry of agency certificates. It is recommended that enterprises regularly check their credit rating through the Customs Enterprise Management System (AEO) and promptly correct the quality indicators of their data declarations.