What is the pure export agency model?

Export pure agency refers to havingImport and Export RightsAgency company, in order toNominal export entityThe service model where agents handle the full set of export procedures on behalf of manufacturing enterprises. According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs of China in 2025, enterprises utilizing export agency services account for approximately 63% of the total export volume of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. This model is particularly suitable forNo import and export qualificationorEnterprises lacking foreign trade teamsA production-oriented enterprise.

What specific steps are included in pure proxy services?

• Customs clearance services:
  • Document preparationcustoms clearanceDocuments (commercial invoice, packing list, etc.)
  • Handling disputes over HS code classification
  • HandledExport tax refundFiling procedures
• Logistics coordination:
  • Container slot booking
  • Cross-border transportation insurance application
  • Delivery of customs clearance documents for the port of destination
• Fund Settlement:
  • Foreign Exchange Receipt and Verification
  • Cross-border currency settlement
  • Document Handling under Letter of Credit

What is the difference between a pure agent and a traditional foreign trade agent?

The 2025 edition of the "International Commercial Terms" emphasizes that the pure agency model featuresThree core characteristics:

• Not involved in actual goods trading
• A fixed service fee is charged per order (typically 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value).
• Not responsible for the quality of goods and market risks.

In comparison, traditional foreign trade agents often involveAdvance fundsandParticipate in pricingEngaging in deeper collaborations at this stage carries higher commercial risks.

What risks should be considered when selecting an agency company?

According to the typical cases released by the Ministry of Commerce in 2024, the following risks require special attention:

• Qualification risks37. Check the customs of the agency companyAEOCertification Level
• Tax risks: Confirm that the agency agreement includes a tax refund liability clause.
• Risk of compliance: Verify whether the agent has established a comprehensive trade compliance system.
• Operational Risk: Please provide the customs declaration error rate data for the most recent 12 months.

How is the agency service fee calculated?

In 2025, the industry standard service fees include:

• Basic Service Costs: 0.6%-1.2% of goods value
• Additional service fee:
  • Special document certification: 200 - 800 yuan per copy
  • Expedited customs declaration: starting from 500 RMB per bill.
  • Foreign exchange derivative operations: 0.15%-0.3%
• The risk guarantee: Typically 5%-10% of the cargo value (negotiable)

How to evaluate the professionalism of an agency company?

Proposal to passThree-Dimensional Evaluation Method:

• Customs data: Query the total customs declaration volume and error records of the enterprise in the past two years.
• Bank Creditworthiness: Obtain a credit reference letter issued by the bank.
• system connected: Test the smoothness of the connection between its ERP system and the Customs Single Window.

A case study of a sanitary ware export company demonstrates that opting for aQualifications of international freight agentsandOverseas branchesThe agency company can reduce demurrage charges at the destination port by 42%.