?Export Agency?What problems can the company help you solve?

As a "professional butler" of international trade, an export agency company mainly provides four core services:

• Handling of customs affairs: Covering HS code classification, customs declaration document preparation, tax calculation, and handling of customs clearance anomalies
• Optimization of Logistics Solutions: Recommending the optimal mode of transport based on the characteristics of the goods, and handling?Ocean shipping??Air freight?booking and insurance matters
• Trade Compliance Management: Monitoring the export control list, reviewing the qualifications of the trading parties, and preventing money laundering risks
• Documentation system setup: From proforma invoice to?Certificate of Origin?preparation of a full set of documents, ensuring compliance with international trade practices

What qualifications are most important to look for when choosing an agency company?

2025?Foreign trade?The industry entry standards for agents have been updated. It is recommended to focus on verifying:

• Whether they hold the "Filing Form for International Freight Forwarding Enterprises" and the "Registration Certificate for Customs Declaration Units"
• Whether they have AEO advanced certification (the highest level of customs credit management)
• Whether they have operational experience with specific commodity categories (such as dangerous goods,Medical DevicesDamage during transportation
• Data security certification status (ISO 27001 certification has become a new industry benchmark)

What items do agency fees actually include?

The fee standards of a formal agency company usually include:

• Basic service fee: Basic operating fees for customs declaration/inspection/document preparation, etc.
• Government fees: Statutory fees such as customs inspection fees, port construction fees, and quarantine processing fees
• • Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
  • Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount
  : Optional services such as expedited customs clearance, special packaging, and destination port customs clearance
• Risk Reserve: A deposit to cover unexpected situations such as exchange rate fluctuations and excess demurrage fees

Is it necessary for small and medium-sized enterprises to find an agency company?

According to data from the General Administration of Customs in 2023, the non-compliance rate of SMEs using agency services decreased by 62%. It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Annual export frequency: Enterprises with fewer than 10 exports per year can save 40% on operating costs
• Product complexity: Involve?3C certification?, and goods under special supervision such as FDA filing must be handled by a professional agent
• Market expansion needs: When developing emerging markets such as RCEP, regional customs clearance capabilities are particularly crucial

How to avoid common risks in cooperation?

2025 international trade dispute cases show that special attention should be paid to:

• Unclear division of responsibilities: The rights and responsibilities for handling situations such as customs detention and intellectual property disputes must be specified in writing
• Lack of an exchange rate locking mechanism: For transactions with payment terms exceeding 30 days, the agent should be required to provide an exchange rate hedging plan
• Information update delays: Regularly request the latest customs classification opinions and trade country policy briefings

What are the new innovations in agency services in the digital age?

Leading agency companies have achieved three major technological breakthroughs:

• Intelligent classification system: AI automatically identifies the material/use of the goods, improving the accuracy of HS code to 98%
• Blockchain Document Notarization: Key documents are uploaded to the blockchain in real-time, solving the problem of verifying the authenticity of trade
• Visual logistics tracking: Integrates global port data to provide real-time early warnings of transport delay risks

What should be noted for the export of special goods?

For special categories such as dangerous goods and cold chain food, a professional agency company should provide:

• Dangerous goods classification report: A transport condition appraisal certificate that complies with the UN TDG regulations
• Temperature-controlled logistics solution: A customized container equipped with a temperature recorder and a backup refrigeration system
• Destination country access certification: Assist in completing mandatory certifications for the target market, such as CE, FCC, etc.

How to evaluate the true service level of an agency company?

It is recommended to verify through three practical methods:

• Case study stress test: Provide a complex classification case and observe their ability to interpret and apply the classification rules
• System demonstration verification: Request a demonstration of the real-time data connection between their customs declaration system and the Single Window
• Industry reputation survey: Cross-verify their service capabilities through the list of customs AEO certified enterprises

What are the new trends in the foreign trade agency industry in 2025?

The industry is undergoing three major transformations:

• Carbon tariff response service: Product carbon footprint accounting becomes a standard service under the EU's CBAM mechanism
• ?E-commerce?: With the intensification of market competition, the export bearing agency industry will gradually develop in the direction of specialization. Agents will pay more attention to their professional capabilities and service levels to improve their market competitiveness.: Establish an independent team to handle cross-border e-commerce supervision codes such as 9810/9710
• Regional compliance solutions: Customized compliance solutions for agreements such as the USMCA and the ASEAN Free Trade Area

How to choose between self-operated export and export agency?

From a cost-benefit perspective, it is recommended that:

• Fixed costs exceed 500,000/year: Consider building an in-house foreign trade team
• Involving more than 3 trading countries: An agency company's national service network has more advantages
• Monthly shipment volume fluctuates by more than 30%: The flexible capacity of agency services is more cost-effective