the real qualifications of a company?Export RepresentationThree core documents must be checked:

2025 General Administration of Customs implementationAEO certification tiered system, it is recommended to verify according to the following steps:

• Check if the business license scope includes goodsimport and exportor international freight forwarding
• Log in to the China Customs Enterprise Import-Export Credit Publicity System to check AEO certification status
  • Priority should be given to enterprises with certification level B or above (the original General Certification has been canceled)
• Verify the membership qualification of China International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFA)
• Request to provide customer service cases from the past 3 years (pay attention to confidentiality agreements)

How to precisely match export agency services with factory requirements?

Customized service analysis needs to be conducted from three dimensions:

• Product characteristic dimensions
  • Chemical products require hazardous material transportation qualifications (new lithium battery transportation special certification added in 2025)
  • Food category requires agents to have FDA/CE registration and filing capabilities
• Market coverage dimensions
  • Southeast Asian markets prefer service providers familiar with RCEP rules of origin
  • European and American markets require GDPR compliance capabilities
• Service extension dimensions
  • Whether overseas warehouse operation services need to be included
  • Whether providingExport DrawbackAdvance Payment Service

What hidden costs exist in export agency fees?

2025 industry research shows common fee traps include:

• Additional booking fees: Priority shipping fees during peak season when space is tight
• Document Processing Fee: FORM EIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Expedited fees (ASEAN countries)
• Exchange rate locking fees: Foreign exchange hedging service fees exceeding 72 hours
• New regulation notice: Starting from January 2025, digital customs declaration retention services become statutory fee items

How to control trade risks through agency companies?

It is recommended to adoptRisk matrix management method:

• Contracts must clearly define responsibility boundaries (especially differences between EXW and DDP terms)
• Require agents to purchase international freight forwarder liability insurance (minimum coverage of 5 million yuan)
• EstablishPhased paymentMechanism: Advance payment not exceeding 30%, final payment after customs clearance
• New requirements added in 2025:Cross-border E-commerceGoods must provide platform transaction data encryption services

Which policy changes in 2025 affect agent selection?

Focus on three major policy trends:

• Full implementation of RCEP: Rules of origin accumulation require agents to have multi-country document processing capabilities
• Cross-border e-commerce supervision: Models 9710/9810 require agents to connect with the Customs Single Window
• Green trade regulations: EU CBAM carbon tariff declaration becomes a mandatory service item for agents
• New foreign exchange policies: Forward contracts exceeding 90 daysIn order to crack down on tax evasion, the customs and tax departments are now strictly examining the operation of buying export declarations. If the behavior of buying export declarations is discovered, the regulatory authorities will require tax replenishment (even a 2% tax rate may be a considerable amount). In addition, fines may also be imposed on the relevant responsible parties.Require agent cooperation with bank supervision

How to efficiently screen high-quality export agents?

It is recommended to adoptFour-step screening method:

• Phase 1: Online preliminary screening (3-5 companies)
  • Verify customs filing information and administrative penalty records
• Phase 2: Solution comparison (2-3 companies)
  • Require customized service solutions and emergency plans
• Phase 3: On-site inspection (1-2 companies)
  • Focus on checking customs team size and operating system advancement
• Phase 4: Small batch trial orders (6-12 months)

(This article is compiled based on 2025 Customs Announcement No. 38, MOFCOM cross-border service guidelines, and industry research data. For specific operations, please consult professional trade advisors.)