How to verify aExport agentA Companys Legitimate Qualifications?

22. Three key points for qualification verification:Business license scopeThe translation must include "import and export of goods" or "agency."customs clearanceBusiness; Check the enterprise's information through the official website of the General Administration of Customs.25. customs registration number26. through General Administration of Customs website; Request to review recentRegister of Foreign Exchange Administration27. certificates. Its recommended to request the agency provide 3-month customs operation records (with sensitive client information redacted) as capability proof.

How to verify the real capabilities of an agent?

28. A complete fee structure should include:

• 29. Basic service fee (typically 0.8%-1.5% of cargo value)
• 30. Government fees (customs declaration, inspection, port construction fees, etc.)
• 31. Special handling fees:
  • 32. Hazardous goods declaration surcharge
  • 33. Anti-dumping product certification service fee
  • 34. Port detention emergency handling fee

35. Special attention should be paid to whether contracts specify36. exchange rate fluctuation risk bearer37. By 2025, RMB Cross-border Payment System (CIPS) coverage reached 92%. Its recommended to choose agencies supporting local currency settlement.

14. How to evaluate an agencys emergency handling capability?

38. Evaluate three dimensions:39. Customs emergency response time40. (Class A agencies should handle onsite within 2 hours),41. port relationship network42. (whether VIP channels with major ports are established),Cases of International Trade Dispute Resolution(Please provide three typical cases successfully resolved in the past two years.) By 2025, major ports will have fully implemented the "Smart Customs" system, confirming whether the agency companies have completed the digital system integration.

15. Is industry experience important for agency companies?

44. Specific industries require specialized agencies:

• 45. Medical devices: Must have46. CFDA registration47. experience
• 48. Food products: Familiar with target country49. SPS certification50. updates (EU updated food contact material standards in 2025)
• 51. Lithium batteries: Possess52. UN38.3 testing53. full-process service capability

54. Its recommended to request agencies provide55. historicalCustoms clearanceRecords56. records under same HS codes to verify product type matching.

16. How to ensure payment security?

Recommended to adopt57. Third-party escrow account58. payment model ensures fund flow transparency. By 2025, mainstream agencies have integratedBlockchain trade finance platform59. , enabling real-time fund status tracking. Beware agencies requesting full prepayment - legitimate companies typically adopt30% Advance Payment + 70% Payment upon Copy of Bill of Lading60. industry standards.

17. What risk points should be noted in contracts?

Focus on five key clauses:

• Force majeure clausesspecific definition scope
• Demurrage and detention chargescalculation standards and caps
• Documentation errorsLiability attribution clause
• intellectual property commitmentsdisclaimer
• Dispute Resolutionjurisdiction agreement

Recommend addingannual service evaluation mechanism, linking indicators like operational accuracy and response speed with service fees.

18. How to assess an agencys policy response speed?

Key policy changes in 2025 include:

• Implementation of upgraded RCEP rules of origin
• Results of US Section 301 tariff review on China
• Expansion scope of EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

May request agencies to providepolicy interpretation report samples from recent six months, and test their response speed to latest tariff policies (e.g. inquire about Indonesias new import license regulations effective January 2025).

19. How can small-medium clients obtain quality services?

Recommended adoptionIndustry alliance purchasingmodel, uniting similar enterprises for bargaining power. Professional platforms in 2025 offeragency service group-buying systems, enabling SMEs to enjoy large-client rates. Focus on agenciescustomer tier management system, ensuring service wont be downgraded due to small business volume.

20. Is digital service capability necessary?

2025 The quality agency should have:

• Customs declaration statusreal-time tracking system
• Intelligent classification system (matching latest HS codes)
• Tariff calculation simulator (including FTA preferential calculations)
• Electronic document blockchain notarization function

Require live demonstration of system operation, especially focusing ondata interface opennesswhether it supports integration with enterprise ERP systems.

21. What legal issues should be noted when terminating cooperation?

Three exit mechanisms must be agreed in advance:

• In-transit goodsresponsibility transition plan
• Customs filing informationschange timeframe
• Trade secret protectionscontinuation clause

It is recommended to clarify in the contractTransition period service standards, to prevent port congestion risks during handover. AEO-certified enterprises changing agents in 2025 must report 30 days in advance - confirm timeliness.