What exactly can an origin agency do for export enterprises?

In the international trade environment where origin rules are becoming increasingly complex, professional agency service providers mainly undertake four core functions:

• Document compliance review: Ensure that certificates such as FORM E and CO meet the latest requirements of the importing country (The new ASEAN origin rules were implemented in 2025).
• Maximization of tariff preferences: Match the optimal free trade agreement according to the HS code of the product. In a case of a mechanical accessory, it once saved 14.3% of tariffs for the client.
• Process risk management: Warn of changes in origin standards (such as the adjustment of the RCEP accumulation rules in 2025).
• Digital connection: Achieve direct data connection with the single window of the customs and the electronic port.

What hidden risks exist in self - handling the certificate of origin?

The customs inspection data in 2025 shows that the rate of certificate return and inquiry for certificates self - handled by small and medium - sized enterprises is 27% higher than that of professional agencies. The main risks include:

• Deviation in standard understanding: Especially errors in the calculation of the regional value content (RVC).
• Lag in version update: The new origin statement requirements of the CPTPP that came into effect this year.
• Uncontrolled time cost: On average, each certificate takes 3.5 working days.
• Traceability risk: A textile exporter was required to pay back taxes due to failure to retain complete raw material purchase vouchers.

What are the key evaluation dimensions for choosing an origin agency?

Based on the experience of serving Fortune 500 companies, it is recommended to focus on five dimensions:

• Compliance system
  • Whether it holds AEO advanced certification
  • Frequency of internal audits (High - quality agencies conduct compliance checks monthly).
• Technical capacity
  • Response speed of API docking with the customs system
  • Issuance timeliness of electronic certificates (Top service providers can issue them within 2 hours).
• Regional expertise: The service capabilities for different free trade agreements vary significantly.
• Emergency Treatment: Whether a localized support network in major trading countries has been established
• Cost Structure: Beware of the low - price trap. The reasonable price range is 0.8% - 1.2% of the certificate amount

What core capabilities does an enterprise need to retain after entrusting an agency?

Enterprises are advised to always maintain three key capabilities:

• Raw material traceability system: Keep complete purchase records for at least 5 years
• Product file management: Process flow chart accurate to each SKU
• Dynamic monitoring mechanism: Regularly review the certificate data submitted by the agent

What are the emerging models of origin agency services?

In 2025, three major innovation trends emerged in the industry:

• Blockchain evidence: Achieve full - chain traceability from raw materials to finished products
• Intelligent diagnosis system: Input the HS code to automatically generate the optimal production location plan
• Tariff simulator: Compare the tax reduction effects of different free trade agreements in real - time