?Export Agency?What core services can it actually provide?

Professional export agency services include five key modules:

• Customs declaration: Handling HS code classification, certificate of origin application, and customs declaration document preparation
• Logistics Solutions:
  • ?Ocean shipping?/?Air freight?/rail transport solution price comparison
  • Transport of special cargo such as dangerous goods/cold chain
• Trade document management: Preparation of 16 types of trade documents such as the commercial invoice, packing list, and COO
• Foreign exchange settlement support: Handling of settlement methods such as LC, DP, OA, etc.
• Compliance review: Screening of trade blacklists and export-controlled goods

What new changes should be considered when selecting an export agent in 2025?

The international trade environment in 2025 shows three significant characteristics:

• Popularization of digital customs declaration: 78 countries have achieved real-time customs data connection
• Implementation of carbon tariffs: The EU's CBAM mechanism requires exporters to provide a product carbon footprint certificate
• Stricter supply chain review: The US UFLPA is expanded to the?photovoltaic?component field

It is recommended to choose an agency service provider with the following capabilities:

• Mastery of the fast customs clearance channel for AEO certified enterprises
• Equipped with a professional customs system and ERP integration capability
• Familiarity with the latest technical trade measures of major trading countries

What hidden costs are included in the export agency fees?

The fee for agency services in 2025 is trending towards transparency, but three types of potential fees still require attention:

• Additional service fees:
  • Expedited customs declaration (an average surcharge of 15-20%)
  • Special-period port handling charges
• Compliance Cost Transfer: Anti-money laundering review, export control screening fees
• Exchange rate fluctuation margin: Some agents require a 3-5% foreign exchange risk deposit

How to verify the real service capabilities of an export agent?

It is recommended to adopt a three-step verification method:

• Qualification verification: Check the filing number and business license of the General Administration of Customs?Import/export?Access permissions
• Case Verification: Request the customs declaration number of export cases from the same industry (can be verified on the customs website)
• System testing: Test its customs system response speed through a simulated order

What special agency services are needed for emerging market development?

For emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa, it is recommended to choose an agent with the following special services:

• Localized document handling: Such as integration with Indonesia's SPPE export declaration system
• Religious and cultural compliance: Handling of Halal certification and special packaging requirements
• Foreign exchange control measures: Foreign exchange quota application service for countries like Nigeria

How to establish an effective risk-sharing mechanism?

It is recommended to specify four liability clauses in the agency agreement:

• Guarantee of customs clearance timeliness: Specify the compensation standard for overdue cases
• Accountability for documentary errors: Clearly specify the proportion of loss to be borne for errors in documents
• Cargo tracking obligation: Specify the time limit for handling transport anomalies
• Data security commitment: New GDPR and CCPA compliance clauses are added in 2025