What specific tasks does the company primarily undertake?

Professional export agency services encompass four core modules:

• TradeComplianceManagement
  • HSCodeClassificationandDeclarationElementsConfirmation
  • Documentreview
  • ExportControlCommodityQualificationReview
• One-stop customs clearance services
  • CustomsDeclarationDocumentPreparationandSubmission
  • On-sitecooperationforcustomsinspection
  • Specialsupervisionzonecargohandling
• Cross-border logistics solutions
  • Fullcontainerload(FCL)+door-to-doordeliveryattheportofdestination;
  • HazardousGoods/Temperature-ControlledGoodsTransportCoordination
  • Handlingofabnormalcustomsclearanceattheportofdestination
• Tax and Financial Compliance Services
  • Documentpre-review
  • Cross-borderpaymentforeignexchangeverificationandcancellation
  • VATPaymentandTaxFiling

How are the export agency fees structured in 2025?

The current mainstream charging models include:

• Basicservicefee:Itischargedaccordingtothenumberofcustomsdeclarationinvoices(themarketpricein2025isRMB300-800perinvoice).
• Proportionatefeebasedoncargovalue:Generally0.3%-1.5%(dependingontheproductrisklevel)
• Additionalservicefees:
  • Expresscustomsclearance:￥500-2000pertime
  • Returnshippingfee:￥50-150perorder
  • ExceptionHandling:BillingBasedonActualWorkingHours

It is particularly important to pay attention to the new provisions added in the General Administration of Customs’ Announcement No.22 of 2025.Classification Pre-ruling Service FeeIt is recommended to confirm the fee details with the agent in advance.

How to determine whether to delegate export agency?

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

• Theannualexportbatchesexceed20shipmentsandinvolvemultipleinternationalmarkets.
• Manufacturerswhoseproductsinvolve/foodcontactmaterialsandotherspecialsupervision
• Thefailurerateofcustomsclearanceatthedestinationportexceeds5%.
• Theexporttaxrefundcycleexceeds90workingdays.
• EncounteringAEOcertificationre-auditorcustomsinspection

What potential risks should be guarded against in the agency export model?

Recent common dispute cases reveal three major risk points:

• RiskofDocumentAuthenticity:In2024,acertainagentwasfined1.78millionyuanforforgingacertificateoforigin.
• Logisticstimelinessrisks:Itisrecommendedtoclearlystipulatethedelaycompensationclauseinthecontract.
• Jointtaxliability:Abnormaloperationsofanagencycompanymayresultinobstaclestoexporttaxrebates.

It is recommended to choose those certified by the China Customs Brokers Association.Class AAA Customs Brokerage Enterprise,and request the submission of professional liability insurance certification.

What are the details of agency services that need attention when exporting to emerging markets in 2025?

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

• ASEANRulesofOrigin:ApplicationforFORMECertificateunderCumulativeRules
• MiddleEastHalalCertification:AgencycoordinationrequiredforIslamicChamberofCommercecertification
• AfricanCOCCertification:Somecountriesrequirepre-shipmentinspection
• Digitalcurrencysettlement:IntegrationofcryptopaymentchannelsincountriessuchastheUAE

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

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

• Self-operatedexportcostsApproximately380,000to450,000yuan(includingpersonnel,systems,certifications,etc.)
• AgencyexportcostApproximately150,000to250,000yuan.
• Hiddencostdifferences:
  • Theriskoflatedeclarationfeescausedbycustomsclearanceerrorsisreducedby70%.
  • Thetaxrefundprocessingtimehasbeenreducedby30-45days.
  • Theincidenceofdemurragechargesatthedestinationporthasdecreasedby60%.