I.What exactly is the operational model of export agency?

Export agency refers toEnterprises need to have legal import and export qualifications,including: It is a new type of trade model in which professional companies provide a full set of export services to manufacturing enterprises.According to the latest amendment of the "Regulations on Foreign Trade in 2021",the export of certain goods and technologies is subject to special control.Foreign Trade Law,compliant agencies must simultaneously holdCustoms AEO certificationandforeign exchange management filing.Typical services include:

• Handlingfullsetsofcustomsclearancedocuments(commercialinvoices,packinglists,Tradedisputesettlementmechanisms
• Process(Taxrebateratemaintainedinthe13%-17%rangein2025)
• Arrangementandcargoinsurance
• Foreignexchangesettlementandtaxdeclaration

II.Why do SMEs need export agency services?

Taking a machinery parts factory in the Yangtze River Delta as an example: The company has an annual export volume of $8 million,requiring a 5-person in-house foreign trade team with annual costs of approximately 1.5 million RMB.By choosing export agency:

• Onlypay1.2%agencyservicefee(approximately$96,000)
• Save6monthsonimport/exportqualificationapplicationtime
• Avoidcustomsadministrativepenaltyriskscausedbydocumentationerrors

III.How are export agency fee structures calculated?

In 2025,the industry standard fees will consist of three tiers:

• Basicservicefee(0.8%-1.5%ofcontractvalue)
  • Includescustomsdeclaration,documentationpreparation,andotherroutineoperations
• Value-added services (charged as needed)
  • Specialdocumentcertification(e.g.SaudiSABERcertification)
  • Destinationportclearanceassistance
• Risk deposit (3%-5% of cargo value,refundable)

IV.How to identify high-quality export agency companies?

It is recommended to focus on verifying the following qualification documents:

• CustomsDeclarationUnitRegistrationCertificate(mustincludeexportrights)
• ExportTaxRebateClassificationManagementCategoryCertificate(requiresCategoryIIorabove)
• Bankcreditlinecertificate(recommendednolessthan50millionyuan)
• Noadministrativepenaltyrecordsinthepastthreeyears(verifiableviaGeneralAdministrationofCustomswebsite)

V.What legal risks exist in export agency?

It is particularly important to pay attention to the new policies that will be implemented in 2025.Cross-Border Trade Compliance Guidelines,For products that require the addition of inhibitors or stabilizers,relevant instructions should be provided to ensure the stability of the chemical products during transportation and storage.

• TheagencyagreementmustclearlyspecifyIntellectualPropertyGuaranteeClause
• Foreignexchangereceiptsandpaymentsmustbedeclaredwithin30daysafterreceivingpayment
• SeparatefilingisrequiredforexportgoodssubjecttoECCNcontrols
• Itisrecommendedtopurchasetradecreditinsurancetopreventbuyerdefault

VI.What restrictions apply to special commodity export agency?

According to the 2025 Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items and Technologies,the following categories require special attention:

• Lithiumbatteryproducts:UN38.3testreport+hazardousmaterialstransportationqualification
• Biologicalpreparations:requiresapplicationExportLicense
• Industrialsoftware:verifyend-userstatement(End-UseStatement)
• Itisrecommendedtocooperatewithagencycompanieswithspecialindustryexportexperience