1.Can I directly contact a freight forwarder for shipping without export qualifications?

According to the latest provisions of the Customs Law of 2025,Must be performed by qualifiedEnterprises without qualifications are required to declare.Independent entrustment of freight forwarders by unqualified enterprises carries the following risks:

• Thecustomsdeclarationentityisillegitimateandmayfacecargodetention.
• Unabletoprocess,a13%VATrefundloss
• Channelsarerestricted,whichmaytriggerforeignexchangeregulation.

2.FormalWhat services are included?

CompliantThe agency shall provideEnd-to-End Services:

• Exportdocumentprocessing
  • Preparationofcustomsdeclarationdocuments(packinglist,invoice,contract)
  • Application
  • Handlingofcommodityinspectiondocuments
• Fund Settlement Service
  • ForeignExchangeReceipts
  • Advancepaymentforexporttaxrebate
• Logistics customs clearance support
  • Bookingandshippingarrangements
  • Exportcustomsdeclaration.

III.What are the hidden costs of export agency services?

Taking the agency fee standard in the Yangtze River Delta region in 2025 as an example:

• Basicservicefee:0.8%-1.5%ofgoodsvalue
• Financingcost:1.2%permonthofthetaxrefundamount
• Documentationfee:200-500yuanperticket
• Additionalchargesforspecialrequirements:
  • DocumentSubmission:Startingfrom800RMB
  • EmbassyAuthentication:Accordingtothefeestandardsoftheembassy/consulate

IV.How to Avoid Legal Risks in Agency Export?

Must signTri-Party Agency AgreementUnclear division of responsibilities

• Clearlydefinethenatureoftheagencyrelationship.
• PaymentPathClauseforGoodsPayment
• IntellectualPropertyGuaranteeClause
• Agreementonthejurisdictionofdisputeresolution

Court cases from a certain region in 2023 indicate: In disputes over unauthorized export agency without standardized agreements,the manufacturing enterprise bears joint liability.

V.Can models replace traditional agents?

Under the new cross-border e-commerce regulatory policies in 2025,the following options are available:

• Cross-bordere-commerceB2Bdirectexport(Model9710)
  • Applicabletoenterpriseswithanannualexportvolumeexceeding5million.
  • Registrationisrequiredinthecomprehensivepilotzone.
• Market Procurement Trade (1039 Model)
  • ApplicableforsingleticketsbelowUSD150,000.
  • VAT-exemptinvoice

6.How to handle tax compliance for export agency?

Key Tax Points to Note:

• Theagencycompanyneedstoissueanagencyserviceinvoice.
• Theflowofgoodsinvoicesmustcomplywiththeprincipleof"threeflowsinone."
• Foreignexchangeverificationformandcustomsdeclarationformassociationmatching
• By2025,theElectronicTaxBureauhasachievedthefullonlineprocessofexporttaxrebates

It is recommended that enterprises without export qualifications base their decisions onCargo type,Export frequency,Cost budgetChoose the appropriate method.For enterprises with an annual export volume exceeding 20 million,it is recommended to directly apply for import and export rights.Specific policy details can be consulted with the local commerce department or professional trade consultants.