foreign tradeExport RepresentationWhat is the difference from self-operated exports?

The core difference in choosing export agency lies inRisk assumption and resource integration:

• Qualification requirements: Agency companies can share AEO certification qualifications, eliminating the need for SMEs to apply separately
• Capital turnover: The agency advances tax rebate funds to alleviate corporate cash flow pressure (2025 tax rebate rates remain at three tiers: 13%/9%/6%)
• Professional services: Including HS code classification, origin certification, ATA Carnet and other professional operations

What specific services are included in export agency services?

By 2025, mainstream agency services have formedFull-chain solutions:

• Basic service modules:
  • Customs declaration and inspection (including new version electronic port system integration)
  • Foreign exchange collection and settlement (supporting local currency settlement channels)
  • Logistics coordination (includingChina-Europe Railway ExpressSpace booking)
• Value-added service modules:
  • Application of RCEP Rules of Origin (Regional agreement effective in 2022)
  • Cross-border E-commerceAdaptation to 9610/9710 models
  • Export control compliance review (EAR review for sensitive categories such as semiconductors)

How to verify the true creditworthiness of an agency company?

It is recommended toThree - Dimensional Verification Method:

• Official channel verification:
  • Customs registration number (verifiable through Single Window)
  • SAFE Category A Enterprise Directory
• Commercial data verification:
• Sinosure cooperation records (requires providing agency quota usage for the past 2 years)
• Actual controller's associated enterprise map (to prevent hidden同業(yè)競爭)

What hidden costs are included in export agency fees?

In 2025, agency service fees typically consist of three parts:

• Basic service fee (charged at 0.8%-1.5% of cargo value)
• Capital usage fee (interest on advance tax refund funds, referenced to LPR rates)
• Special additional fees:
  • Response fees for destination country anti-dumping investigations (if applicable)
  • Special handling fees for dangerous goods transportation (UN packaging certification, etc.)

How does the agency company cooperate during customs inspections?

Professional agents should provideThree-tier response mechanism:

• Primary response (routine inspection):
  • Submit complete electronic documents within 2 hours
  • Coordinate warehouse cooperation for unpacking
• Intermediate response (targeted inspection):
• Dispatch personnel to accompany on-site inspection
• Provide technical classification explanation documents
• Advanced response (smuggling case filing):
  • Legal counsel intervention
  • Application for customs affairs guarantee

What requires special attention when exporting to emerging markets?

For emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa, key focus areas for 2025 include:

• Special certification requirements:
  • Saudi SABER certification (36 new controlled product categories added in 2025)
  • Nigeria SONCAP latest electronic inspection process
• Payment risk control:
• Recommended to adopt LC+export credit insurance combination solution
• Avoid accepting post-dated checks issued by African banks