Export RepresentationWhat specific tasks does the company primarily undertake?

Professional export agency services include four core modules:

• Trade compliance management
  • HS code classification and declaration element confirmation
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Document review
  • Export control commodity qualification review
• Full-process customs clearance services
  • Customs declaration document preparation and submission
  • On-site customs inspection coordination
  • Special supervision zone cargo handling
• Cross-border logistics solutions
  • Full container load (FCL)+door - to - door delivery at the port of destination;
  • Dangerous goods/temperature-controlled goods transportation coordination
  • Handling of abnormal customs clearance at the port of destination
• Tax compliance services
  • Export DrawbackDocument pre-review
  • Cross-border payment foreign exchange verification
  • VAT payment and tax declaration services

How are 2025 export agency fees structured?

Current mainstream charging models include:

• Basic service fee: Charged per declaration (2025 market price ￥300-800/declaration)
• Cargo value percentage fee: Typically 0.3%-1.5% (depending on product risk level)
• Additional service fees:
  • Expedited customs clearance: ￥500-2,000/time
  • Document return mailing: ￥50-150/declaration
  • Exception handling: Charged by actual working hours

Special attention should be paid to the newClassification advance ruling service feein 2025 General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 22, its recommended to confirm charging details with agents in advance.

How to determine whether to delegate to an export agent?

It is recommended to seek professional agency services under the following circumstances:

• Annual export shipments exceed 20 batches and involve multiple country markets
• Manufacturers whose products involve3CSpecial regulations such as certifications/food contact materials
• Failure rate at destination port customs clearance exceeds 5%
• Export tax rebate cycle exceeds 90 working days
• Facing AEO certification review or customs inspection

What potential risks need to be prevented in agency export models?

Recent common dispute cases reveal three major risk points:

• Document authenticity risks: In 2024, an agency forging certificates of origin was fined 1.78 million yuan
• Logistics timeliness risks: It is recommended to specify delay compensation clauses in contracts
• Tax joint liability: Abnormal operations of agency companies may lead to export tax rebate obstacles

It is recommended to chooseAAA-rated customs declaration enterprisescertified by China Customs Brokers Association, and request proof of professional liability insurance.

What agency service details should be noted for emerging market exports in 2025?

For RCEP member countries and Middle East-Africa markets, it is recommended to focus on:

• ASEAN rules of origin: FORM E certificate application under accumulation rules
• Middle East Halal certification: Requires agency coordination with Islamic Chamber of Commerce certification
• Africa COC certification: Some countries require pre-shipment inspection
• Digital currency settlement: Crypto payment channel integration in countries like UAE

How significant is the cost difference between self-operated exports and agency exports?

Taking an enterprise with annual export volume of 20 million yuan as an example:

• Self-operated export costsApproximately 380,000-450,000 yuan (including personnel, systems, certifications, etc.)
• Agency export costsApproximately 150,000-250,000 yuan
• Hidden cost differences:
  • The risk of late declaration fees due to customs declaration errors is reduced by 70%
  • Tax refund processing time shortened by 30-45 days
  • 60% decrease in occurrence of destination port container detention fees