What exactly is the core value of export agency?

The essence of agency export isThe value transfer of professional division of laborAccording to the latest data from China's General Administration of Customs in 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises can reduce the following costs by adopting professional export agency services:

• Document processing time reduced by 40%
• The customs declaration error rate has been reduced to 0.3%.
• The average tax refund processing time has been reduced to 15 working days.

II. How to accurately calculate agency export costs?

The composition of agency service fees in 2025 presents new trends:

• Basic Service Fee: 0.8%-3% of the cargo value (tiered based on product complexity)
• Value-added service package:
  • An additional 0.5% will be charged for the certificate of origin.
  • An additional 1.2% will be charged for special document certification.
• Tax refund distribution ratio: 80%-92% (tiered based on the company's annual export volume)

III. What Legal Risks Must Be Prevented in Advance?

2025Foreign tradeCompliance requirements are becoming increasingly stringent, requiring special attention:

• The agency agreement must includeHS Code Confirmation Terms
• The "Place of Origin" on the customs declaration form must match the value-added tax invoice.
• A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:The allocation of responsibilities must clearly stipulate the terms of breach.

IV. How to Choose a Reliable Export Agency Company?

It is recommended to evaluate based on the following dimensions:

• Qualification verification:
  • Customs AEO certification level
  • SAFE classification levels
• Industry Matching: Whether there is experience in exporting similar products.
• Emergency response capability: Has an overseas customs clearance emergency mechanism been established?

5. Will acting as an export agent affect my customer relationships?

Adopt(Manufacturer + Agent):This issue can be perfectly resolved:

• The shipper displays the information of the agency company.
• The production and sales unit retains its own corporate information.
• The shipper on the bill of lading can be negotiated to display the actual supplier.

6. What are the latest changes in tax refund procedures?

2025Export tax rebateAfter the management system upgrade:

• The electronic tax bureau is implemented.Fully paperless process
• Automatic comparison of customs declaration forms and invoice information
• Abnormal data alerts are advanced to 72 hours before declaration.

7. What are the common misconceptions about export agency?

Cognitive biases that require special attention:

• Misconception 1: "The lower the agency fee, the better" (may conceal compliance risks).
• Misconception 2: "You can completely ignore the export process" (Key steps still require involvement)
• Misconception 3: "All products are suitable for agency export" (excluding special goods such as hazardous materials).

8. How to Choose Between Self-Operated Export and Agency Export?

It is recommended to adoptCost Break-even Point Calculation Method:

• Annual export volume < $2 million: priority given to agency exports.
• $2-5 million: It is recommended to establish a transitional self-operated system.
• > $5 million: A dedicated foreign trade team must be established.