How do I verify an agency's export qualifications?

Pursuant to the 2025 Foreign Trade Law, a legitimate agency must simultaneously possess the following qualifications:

• Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operator(Issued by the Ministry of Commerce)
• Customs AEO Certification(Priority given to Authorized Economic Operator – Advanced Certification)
  • Check the list of certified enterprises on the official website of the General Administration of Customs.
  • Please provide the most recent annual tax certificate.
• International freight forwarding qualification(FIATA member or WCA certified)

Is the fee structure of the agency transparent?

Industry regulations for 2025 require agencies to explicitly disclose their fee structure:

• Basic service fee: Usually 0.8%–1.5% of the cargo value (negotiable for bulk shipments)
• Documentation Fee: $200–$800 per order (depending on document complexity)
• Special Reminder: Beware of quotes that include the following hidden charges
  • Expedited customs clearance fee at destination port
  • Exchange Rate Fluctuation Compensation
  • File Translation Surcharge

How can we ensure the safety of international payments?

Three key assurance trends are shaping international trade payments in 2025:

• Two-factor authenticationクレジットカード(Requires dual guarantees from both the issuing bank and the confirming bank)
• Blockchain Payment Tracking: Supports real-time viewing of fund flow paths
• Insurance Portfolio Solution：
  • Sinosure Political Risk Insurance
  • All Risks for International Transportation (including War Risk Clause)

What should be noted when exporting special commodities?

Special Requirements for Key Regulated Product Categories in 2025:

• Lithium battery products：
  • UN38.3 Test Report (2024 New Standard Edition)
  • The MSDS must include the ADR/RID transport provisions.
• Food Contact Materials：
  • EU 10/2011 Latest Amendment Compliance Certificate
  • FDA Facility Registration Number (validity to be verified)

How to handle cross-border e-commerce returns?

Return Solutions for Major Trade Zones in 2025:

• the European Union region: Leverage the 1210 bonded model to reduce return costs
• アメリカ市場(chǎng): It is recommended to establish third-party overseas warehouses to handle reverse logistics.
• RCEP member countries: Dedicated return lane eligible for expedited clearance

How to Choose a Reliable Logistics Partner?

Evaluation system recommended based on 20 years of industry experience:

• Key Performance Indicators：
  • Cabin guarantee rate ≥ 95%
  • Customs clearance time ≤ 3 working days
• Emergency response capability：
  • Emergency response verification time < 2 hours
  • Have a backup port-switching plan

How to Mitigate the Risks of International Trade Sanctions?

Key compliance priorities to watch in 2025:

• Real-time screening of counterparties：
  • Integrate global sanctions list databases such as World-Check
  • Establish an HS CODE screening mechanism (with attention to ECCN codes)
• Special Terms of the Contract：
  • Force majeure clauses must include provisions for the lifting of sanctions.
  • Add third-party compliance audit clause