Why do you need to entrust an agency company?Export customs clearance?

According to the latest 2025 statistics from the General Administration of Customs, 83.6% of China's foreign trade enterprises now use agency customs declaration. The advantages of professional agency services mainly include:

• Avoid compliance risksFamiliar with HS code classification rules and export control policies
• Improve customs clearance efficiencyDocument error rate reduced by 72% compared to self-declaration
• Reduce operating costsAverage time savings of 3.2 hours per shipment

How to choose a compliant customs declaration agency service provider?

15. It is recommended to evaluate agency qualifications from the following dimensions:

• Customs AEO Certification Level (Priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• Specific industry customs experience (e.g., medical devices, hazardous chemicals, etc.)
• Customs declaration error rate (should be lower than industry average of 0.8%)
• Information system integration capability (must support single window direct data connection)

What core documents are needed for export customs declaration in 2025?

According to the latest General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 45, mandatory electronic documents include:

• Commercial invoice (must include complete trade terms)
• Packing list (must indicate cargo marks and packaging types)
• Declaration elements form (including 8 technical parameters such as material and purpose)
• Transport documents (ocean bill of lading/air waybill number requires prior filing)

What items are included in customs brokerage fees?

Typical cost composition example (taking FCL general cargo as an example):

• Basic service fee: 800-1200 CNY/shipment
• Document processing fee: 200-500 CNY (depending on product complexity)
• Customs fees: 0.3‰ of cargo value (minimum 50 CNY)
• Exception handling fees: Need to agree in advance on customs rejection/modification fee standards

What to do if there are errors in customs declaration?

Recommended three-step emergency response plan:

• Golden 1 hour: Immediately notify agency to suspend declaration upon discovering errors
• Customs declaration modification: Must submit situation explanation within 3 working days after declaration
• Credit maintenance: Major errors should apply for credit repair promptly

What are the new changes in paperless customs declaration for 2025?

Key reform measures implemented this year include:

• Electronic seals fully replace physical official seals
• Customs declaration form modification time limit shortened to 24 hours
• Added 12 intelligent document review parameters (involving anti-dumping goods, etc.)
• Single window adds certificate of origin intelligent comparison function

What should be noted for special commodity declarations?

Special attention required for the following categories:

• Lithium batteries: UN38.3 test report + dangerous goods packaging certificate
• Food contact materials: FDA or EU 10/2011 certification required
• Software products: Requires separate declaration of copyright registration number
• Used equipment: Must provide tax payment certificates or decommissioning documents

How to monitor customs declaration progress?

Recommended three real-time tracking methods:

• Single Window "Customs Clearance Process Query" System
• ERP interface provided by agency companies
• Customs General Administration WeChat official account push service

Specific recommendations :Starting April 2025, the revised version of the 'Customs Credit Management Measures' will directly link customs declaration error rates with enterprise credit ratings. Enterprises are advised to establish regular customs declaration quality review mechanisms and may request monthly compliance reports from agency companies when necessary.