What isNumber?

The export agent number isA 13-digit code automatically generated by the customs system.,used for identificationAgent Relationship.According to the 2025 General Administration of Customs Announcement No.22,the code is composed of "declaration unit code + 4-digit year + 4-digit sequence number",such as "4403980001-20250001".It is mainly used in the agent declaration business to prove the legal relationship between the actual owner of the goods and the declaration agent company.

What is the practical function of an export agent number?

In theIn business,the export agent number serves three core functions:

• Legaldocument:Tocertifythelegalityofthecustomsdeclarationagencyact.
• DataTraceability:Thecustomstracestherelationshipchainbetweenthedeclarationformandtheentrustingparty.
• Riskisolation:Delineatingtheboundarybetweentheresponsibilitiesofcargoownersandagencyserviceproviders

How to obtain a valid export agency number?

Enterprises need to complete the following standardized processes:

• SignaformalcontractCustomsDeclarationAuthorizationAgreement
• Submitelectronicauthorizationthroughthe"SingleWindow"forinternationaltrade.
• Thesystemautomaticallygeneratesanexportagentnumberwithadigitalsignature.
• Synchronizetothe"Remarks"columnor"AssociatedRecordNumber"fieldofthecustomsdeclarationform.

What are some common misconceptions?

• Myth1:Confusedwiththecustomsdeclarationnumber.
  • Thecustomsdeclarationnumberisan18-digitcustomssupervisioncode(e.g.530120250101234567).
• Myth 2: Equivalent to the enterprise customs registration code.
  • Theregistrationcodeisa10-digitfixedcode(e.g.4403980001).
• Misconception 3: Can be reused
  • Eachagencyrelationshipcorrespondstoauniquecode,andthe"oneorder,onecode"systemwillbeimplementedstartingfrom2025.

Is it necessary to appoint an agent to obtain an export agency number?

According to current regulations:

• Self-operatedexport:Self-filingenterprisesdonotrequirethiscode.
• Exportbyproxy:Itmustbegeneratedthroughaformalproxyagreement.
• Specialcircumstances:The9810modeallows"virtualagent"encoding.

How long is the validity period of the export agent number?

The encoding adheres to"Business Cycle Validity" principle:

• Generaltrade:Automaticallybecomesinvalidaftercustomsclearanceiscompleted.
• ProcessingTrade:SynchronizedwiththeValidityPeriodoftheManual
• Transittransportation:tobeverifiedandcanceledatthefinalexitport.

How to handle incorrect information entry?

After the customs system is upgraded in 2025,enterprises can make corrections through the following channels:

• Beforecustomsdeclaration:Withdrawandregeneratetheelectronicauthorizationinthe"SingleWindow"system.
• Aftercustomsdeclaration,：RequestforamendmentandprovideOfficialLetterofExplanation
• Specialcircumstances:Forcasesinvolvingtaxrefunds,simultaneousreportingtothetaxdepartmentisrequired.

How to verify the authenticity of an export agent number?

Enterprises can verify through the following methods:

• Pleaselogintothe"ChinaInternationalTradeSingleWindow"tochecktheentrustmentrecords.
• VerifythevalidityofthecodeusingtheGeneralAdministrationofCustoms’"Customs-EnterpriseCooperationPlatform".
• PleasescantheQRcodeintheupperrightcornerofthecustomsdeclarationformtoverifytheassociatedinformation.