How to choose compliant export agency companies?

In the context of international trade in 2025, it is recommended toTriple verification mechanismScreening of agency companies:

• Qualification review: Please provide supporting documents such as Customs AEO Certification, Foreign Exchange Administration Registration Record, and Electronic Port IC Card.
• Business capability validation:
  • Export records of similar products in the past 3 years (desensitization required).customs clearanceSingle sample)
  • Target Market Customs Clearance Cases (EspeciallyThe RCEPLatest Application of Rules of Origin by Member States)
• Risk control system: Verify whether it is equipped with an international trade compliance officer and utilizes digital tools such as a blockchain traceability system.

How are the export agency fees calculated for 2025?

The current agency fee structure is primarily divided into two models:

• The ladder fee.: For a single shipment value of 0-500,000 USD, a fee of 1.2% is charged; for 500,000-1,000,000 USD, a fee of 0.8% is charged (including DDU service at the destination port).
• All-inclusive service: A fixed fee of USD800 per ticket is charged, including:
  • Preparation of Customs Declaration Documents (Including RCEP Certificate of Origin)
  • Logistics tracking system access
  • Collecting ConnectionProcedure

Special Note: In 2024, the General Administration of Customs will implementElectronic Power of AttorneyAfterwards, document processing fees generally decreased by 30%, but it is necessary to be vigilant against individual agencies charging additional items such as "system integration fees."

Cross-border e-commerceHow to export through compliant agents?

In response to the new 2025 cross-border e-commerce 9710/9810 regulatory policies, it is recommended to adoptThree Documents in One,Operation Plan:

• Entrust withCross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot ZonesQualified agency company
• Request the agent to provide:
  • Real-time data integration certification with overseas warehouse systems
  • VAT number registration services (especially the EU IOSS mechanism)
  • Reverse logistics processing capability

AgentlyExport tax refundWhat are the new changes?

Year 2025Export tax refundProcess implementationFully electronic, key areas to focus on:

• The deadline for submitting tax refund documents has been shortened from 90 days to 45 days.
• Added newIntelligent Order Matching System:
  • Automatically match customs declaration forms, VAT invoices, and foreign exchange receipts.
  • Track your tax refund status in real time
• The agency company needs to provideTax Refund Guarantee Service(Up to 80% of the tax refund can be advanced)

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

Proposal to passCost-benefit analysis modelDecision:

• Situations for choosing export agency:
  • Annual export value below $5 million.
  • Involving markets in more than three destination countries
  • Product certification is complex (e.g., FDA registration for medical devices).
• Situations requiring the establishment of an in-house export team:
  • Annual shipments exceed 200 containers in a single market.
  • Special trade terms requirements (such as DP usance)
  • Involving the export of controlled items such as military-industrial products

How to Avoid Foreign Exchange Risks in Agency Export?

In 2025, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange implementsIntelligent monitoring systemUnder the current circumstances, it is recommended that:

• Request agency to provideExchange rate locking service(Can be locked for up to 180 days)
• adoptedDual-account management:
  • Offshore account receiving foreign exchange
  • Domestic accounts are specifically designated for tax refunds.
• regular verificationInternational payments declarationConsistency, with particular focus on payments under trade in services.