How to judgeIs it compliant?

Compliance agents must possess three core qualifications:Customs AEO certification qualification,Registration with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange,The business license clearly states:Agency ServicesIt is recommended to verify through the following channels:

• QueryAEOCertificationStatusonChinaCustomsEnterpriseImportandExportCreditPublicitySystem
• Pleaseprovidetheregistrationcertificateoftheforeignexchangeincomeandexpenditureenterprisedirectory.
• Checkthecustomsclearancesuccessrateforthepast3years(shouldbe>98%).

II.What are the specific procedures for applying for import and export agency services?

The standard service process consists of five stages:

• DemandDiagnosis(Pre-classificationofCommodityHSCode)
• Preliminaryreviewofqualificationdocuments(includingMing,testreports,etc.)
• CustomsClearanceSolutionDesign(IncludingTariffOptimizationRecommendations)
• Full-processcustomsdeclarationservice(paperlessdeclarationwillbefullyimplementedfrom2025onwards)
• LogisticsTrackingandSettlementVerification

III.What items are included in the agency service fees?

Standard fee schedules should include:

• Basicservicefee(chargedat0.8%-1.5%ofcargovalue)
• Customsdeclarationfee(200-500RMBpershipment)
• DocumentHandlingFee(includingCCPITcertification,etc.)
• Additionalservicesurcharge(e.g.:
  • CustomsInspectionCooperationFee
  • Expresscustomsclearanceservicefee

IV.What Should Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Pay Attention to When Choosing an Agent?

Recommend focusing on three dimensions:

• Industry-specificserviceexperience(annualhandlingvolumeofsimilarproducts>50shipments)
• Emergencyresponsecapability(providing7×24customssupport)
• LevelofInformationSystemIntegration(SupportingDirectERPDataConnectionforCustomsDeclaration)

V.What are the common risks in the customs declaration process?

Key focus areas for customs in 2025 include:

• AccuracyofCommodityClassification(300HScodesnewlyadjusted)
• PriceDeclarationCompliance(EnhancedReviewofRelated-PartyTransactions)
• AuthenticityofCertificateofOrigin(NewElectronicVerificationSystemAdded)
• EnvironmentalAccessStandards(covering28categoriesofrestrictedcommodities)

6.How to Avoid Choosing Poor Proxies?

Be alert to the four major danger signals:

• Guaranteed100%tax-inclusivecustomsclearance(violatingcustomsdeclarationprinciples).
• Paymentofservicefeeincashisrequired.
• Unabletoprovideacompletecopyofcustomsdeclarationdocuments
• Theturnoverrateofcustomspersonnelisexcessivelyhigh(>30%peryear).

7.What additional requirements are there for special product agencies?

Additional preparations are required for specific goods:

• :CFDARegistrationandFilingCertificate
• Chemicals:MSDSandSafetyTransportCertificate
• FoodCategory:RegistrationNumberofOverseasFoodProductionEnterprisesforImportedFood
• Lithiumbattery:UN38.3testreport

8.Is long-term cooperation necessary for import and export agency?

It is recommended to establish a strategic partnership because:

• Accumulatedimportandexportdatacanenhancecustomscreditratings.
• Long-termcooperationcansecuretariffguaranteequotas.
• Familiaritywiththeenterprise’sbusinessmodelcanreducecustomsclearancetimeby40%.
• PriorityaccesstoVIPcustomssupportfromagents.