What is temporary export? In which situations do you need to find an agency company?

According to the Measures for the Administration of Goods Temporarily Imported and Exported by Customs in 2025, temporary export refers to a special trade method in which goods need to be re - imported within6 months to 3 yearsIt is mainly applicable to:

• Samples/exhibits for international exhibitions
• Instruments and equipment for cross - border testing/detection
• Special equipment for film and television shooting
• Construction machinery required for project contracting

When enterprises encounter the following situations, it is recommended to entrust a professional agent:

• Handling ATA Carnet for the first time
• Involving customs declarations in multiple countries
• The value of goods exceeds $500,000
• Requiring special transportation packaging

How to choose a compliant temporaryExport agentThe company?

The list of AEO - certified enterprises of the customs in 2025 shows that a high - quality agent should have:

• Dual - qualification certification
  • A customs - declared enterprise filed with the General Administration of Customs
  • Qualifications of international freight agents
• A practical case database
  • Having handled cases of similar commodities in the past 3 years (desensitized contracts can be requested)
  • A case of a laser equipment enterprises exhibition in Germany in 2024 (transportation loss rate 0%)
• Risk control system
  • The pre - review form system is connected to the customs database
  • Full-process GPS tracking equipment

Analysis of the full process of handling temporary exports in 2025

The latest operation process includes 5 key nodes:

• Stage 1: Document pre - review (3 - 5 working days)
  • The agency company reviews the accuracy of the commodity code
  • 2025 new HS Code intelligent matching system
• Stage 2: Margin calculation
  • Calculation formula: value of goods × tax rate × risk coefficient (0.6 - 1.2)
  • Since 2025, tariff guarantee insurance can be applied for to replace cash
• Stage 3: Customs inspection
  • Focus on verifying the identifiable markings of the goods
  • It is recommended to prepare laser anti - counterfeiting labels in advance

How to avoid common risks in temporary exports?

According to the customs inspection cases in 2025, special attention should be paid to:

• Risk of overdue non - return
  • It is recommended to set up a 3 - level early warning mechanism (90 days/60 days/30 days)
  • A construction machinery enterprise was delayed due to heavy rain, and the agent activated the emergency channel to avoid late fees
• Handling of cargo damage disputes
  • Full - journey transportation insurance must be purchased
  • It is recommended to retain 360 - degree images of the goods when they leave the warehouse

What are the new changes in the customs policies in 2025?

• The electronic ATA Carnet is fully implemented
• Goods temporarily imported and exported by RCEP member states enjoy the fast - track
• The inspection rate of temporarily exported goods is reduced to 8% (3% lower than that in 2024)
• A special approval channel for the temporary export of cultural relics is newly added

Special reminder: Since January 2025, the General Administration of Customs has upgraded the single - window system. It is recommended to choose an agency company that has been connected to the new system, which can shorten the declaration time by about 40%. For the temporary export of equipment with a value exceeding $2,000,000, it is recommended to start the risk assessment process 6 months in advance.