What qualifications are required for domestic agency product exports?

EnterpriseExport RepresentationProducts must haveThree Certificates and One FilingBasic Qualifications:

• Business license (must includeimport and exportbusiness scope)
• Yesforeign tradeForeign Trade Operator Registration Form
• Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate
• Foreign Exchange Administration payment enterprise directory registration

Special products require additional qualifications: for exampleMedical Equipmentmust haveProduct export sales certificate, food products requireExport Food Production Enterprise Registration. It is recommended to complete qualification applications 3 months in advance under the 2025 new regulations.

AgencyExport ClearanceWhat are the latest requirements?

According to Announcement No. 18 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, agency exports must focus on:

• Dual declaration system: Physical declaration and digital declaration must be completed simultaneously
• Traceability QR code: Customs traceability labels must be affixed to outer packaging
• Smart document review time reduced to2 hours

Typical case: A Hangzhou garment company incurred RMB 120,000 in port demurrage due to delayed customs clearance caused by untimely HS code updates.

How to avoid export compliance risks?

Agency product exports must establishThree-level risk control system:

• Pre-shipment review
  • Product compliance certification (CE/FCC, etc.)
  • Verification of intellectual property authorization documents
• : Obtain a copy of customs declaration data every week and conduct logistics reconciliation every month
  • Dual-person verification mechanism for customs declaration documents
  • Real-time logistics tracking
• Post-shipment traceability
  • Export data retention period extended to10 years
  • Establish RCEP origin declaration ledger

How to optimize agency export costs?

Export enterprises can enjoy in 2025Three major preferential policies:

• Immediate VAT credit refund (products with original 13% refund rate remain unchanged)
• Tariff reduction under RCEP agreement accumulation rules
• Cross-border E-commerceSubsidies for B2B export regulatory pilot cities

A Shenzhen electronics company savedIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:over 2 million yuan in annual tariff expenses through optimization.

How to choose cross-border payment methods?

Recommended selection based oncustomer credit ratingPayment method options:

• New clients: 30% advance payment + LC at sight
• Established clients: Open account (O/A) not exceeding 90 days
• Strategic clients: Use cross-border RMB settlement

Note: Starting 2025, SAFE requiresallA complete export agency agreement should be attached with:must match customs declaration amounts, discrepancies exceeding 5% require special explanation.

How to formulate export logistics plans?

It is recommended to adoptThree-dimensional evaluation model:

• Time efficiency dimension:Air Transportation/Maritime Transportation/China-Europe Railway ExpressCombination
• Cost dimension: LCL and FCL combination
• Risk dimension: Purchase full-transit insurance

Recommended for 2025:Intelligent logistics platforms, real-time price comparison and space locking. A Ningbo company achieved 18% logistics cost reduction after adoption.

How to select reliable import/export agency companies?

Evaluate agency companies byfive key indicators:

• Customs AEO certification level (recommended to choose Advanced Certification)
• Industry-specific qualifications (medical devices/hazardous materials, etc.)
• Global service network coverage capability
• Digital management system maturity
• Historical dispute resolution success rate

It is recommended toCustoms Enterprise Credit Information Publicity PlatformCheck enterprise credit records.

2025Export DrawbackWhat are the changes?

Three major adjustment points of this years tax refund policy:

• Export tax refund classification management categories increased tofive levels
• Tax refund time limit for Category I enterprises compressed toHandling of Pre - approval
• Newly addedCross-border e-commerce overseas warehouse tax refundpolicies

It is recommended that enterprises conduct monthlytax refund pre-review calculations, a Dongguan furniture company improved capital turnover efficiency by 25% by adjusting declaration rhythm.