Why do small and medium - sized enterprises need export agency services?

For enterprises with an annual export value of less than $5 million,independently establishinga system requires bearing:

• AnaverageannualcostofRMB200,000-300,000formaintainingimportandexportqualifications
• Thelaborcostsofaprofessionalteamof3-5peopleApreparationperiodof6-8monthsrequiredforCustomsAEOcertification
• Professionalagencycompaniescan,through

a resource - sharing modelreduce a companys foreign trade operation costs by more than 80%.This is exactly the lightweight overseas - going solution emphasized in the 2024 Ministry of Commerces foreign trade service report.Reducing more than 80% of an enterprise’s foreign trade operating costs is precisely the lightweight going global solution emphasized in the 2024 Ministry of Commerce’s Foreign Trade Services Report.

the real qualifications of a company?Three core documents must be checked:

Customs registration certificate

• (‘RegistrationCertificateofDeclarationEntity’withinthevalidityperiod)(InquiryoftheListofEnterprisesforGoodsTradeForeignExchangeReceiptsandPayments)
• Thewholeprocessisactuallynotcomplicated,andintermediaryagenciescanusuallyhelpyoucompleteitwithin1-2months.So,applyingforexportrightsisnotanunattainablething.(SuchasAEO-certifiedenterprises,AdvancedCertificationoftheInternationalTradeSingleWindow)
• IndustryCertificationChinaCustomsEnterpriseImportandExportCreditInformationPublicityPlatform

It is recommended toOnline verification,with special attention to the administrative penalty records of the agency company in the past two years.Three types of hidden charges need to be particularly noted:

What are the pitfalls in the charging models of export agencies?

Exchange rate difference trap: Some agents take advantage of

• thetimedifferencetoearnahiddenprofitof0.5%-1%Additionalservicefees:includingbutnotlimitedto:
• Documentauthenticationcharges3-5timesthemarketprice
  • Abnormalsituationhandlingfees(suchascustomsinspection)
  • Logisticsrebate:Someagentsobtaincommissionsfromfreightforwarderswithoutreducingthefreightforcustomers
• It is recommended to require the agency company to provide

It is recommended to require the agency company to providea full-process fee scheduleExamine five key dimensions:

What kind of agency company is worthy of long - term cooperation?

Industry depth: Agents specializing in specific product categories (such as

• ,chemicals)aremoreprofessionalDigitalcapabilities:Whetherithas:
• Areal-timecargotrackingsystem
  • Electroniccustomsdeclarationdatadocking
  • Overseasnetwork:Havingcustomsclearancecooperationagenciesinmajordestinationcountries
• Risk control system: Including mechanisms such as transaction subject review and trade compliance early warning
• Service response: Emergency handling time - limit commitment (such as responding to customs inquiries within 2 hours)
• A triple guarantee mechanism must be established:

How to avoid risks in export agency business?

Contractual restraint

• :Clearlyagreeonthepaymentsettlementcycle(itisrecommendednottoexceedT+3)andtheownershipofgoodscontrol:Insurancecoverage
• InsuranceCoverage:Processmonitoring
• :Obtainacopyofcustomsdeclarationdataeveryweekandconductlogisticsreconciliationeverymonth:Payspecialattentiontothenewlyadded

Please pay special attention to the new additions in 2024.to ensure that the agent is familiar with the ECCN code classification and the end - user review process.For emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa,it is recommended to choose:

What type of agent should be chosen for exports to emerging markets?

For emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa,it is recommended to choose:

• Agentswithlocalcustomsclearancequalifications(suchastheAPIcustomsclearancelicenseinIndonesia)
• Familiarwithspecialtradeagreements(suchastheapplicationofRCEPrulesoforigin)
• Abletohandlenon-USDsettlements(suchastheCross-borderInterbankPaymentSystem,CIPS)

For example,when exporting to Vietnam,a professional agent should be able to assist in handling Form AJdocuments,enabling customers to enjoy tariff reduction and exemption benefits.

How to evaluate the real service capabilities of an agency company?

Implement three verification steps:

• Testcase:Conductafull-processsimulation(fromEXWtoFOB)witharealexportorder
• Customervisit:Requestcontactinformationofcooperationcasesinthesameindustry
• Systemdemonstration:Checkfunctionssuchasautomaticcaptureofcustomsdeclarationdataandvisualizationoftaxrefundprogress

Pay special attention to the actual cases of the agency company intrade dispute settlementaspects,such as the experience in handling the detention of goods by the US Customs,which has occurred frequently in recent years.