1.What exactly is export agency?

Agency export refers to the situation where an entity lacks independentAuthorized enterprises,through collaboration with professionalsThe company signs an agency agreement to utilize its import and export qualifications for completing international trade transactions.According to the revised "Customs Law of the People’s Republic of China" in 2023,compliant agency export must meet three basic conditions:

• Theagentmustholdavalidforeigntradeoperatorregistrationrecord.
• Bothpartiesshallsignawrittenagencyagreement.
• Thecustomsdeclarationformmusttruthfullydeclaretheagencyrelationship.

II.Why Choose Export Agency Services?

The 2015 international trade data shows that the proportion of SMEs in China using agency export has reached 63%.Its core advantages are as follows:

• Costcontrol：Savecostsonfull-timepositionssuchasdocumentclerksandcustomsdeclarers.
• Riskavoidance:Professionalcompanieshandlecomplexmatterssuchasforeignexchangeverificationandcustomsinspections.
• ProfessionalAssurance:AvoidingLegalRisksArisingfromImproperUseofTradeTerms
• Flexiblesettlement:Supportnewpaymentmethodssuchascross-borderRMBsettlement.

III.What is the specific service process for export agency?

• SignTri-PartyAgencyAgreement(Exporter,Agent,ForeignBuyer)
• Agencyhandling:
  • ForeignExchangeReceipts
  • CustomsDeclarationandInspection
  • Applicationforthe.
• Operation (Reimbursement after advance payment by the agent)

IV.How to Identify a Compliant Export Agency Company?

According to the latest industry standards in 2025,high-quality agency companies should possess the following qualities:

• CustomsAEOAdvancedCertificationqualification
• Over10yearsofindustryoperationalexperience.
• Alogisticsnetworkcoveringmajorports
• Acomprehensiveriskcontrolmanagementsystem
• Transparentpricingsystem.
• E-PortDataDirectConnectionCapability

V.Analysis of Common Issues in Agency Export

Q: Can I designate my own freight forwarder for export on behalf of others?

A: According to the General Principles of International Trade Agency,the principal has the right to designate a cooperating party,provided that the division of responsibilities is clearly stipulated in the agency agreement in advance.

Q: Who is the subject of export tax rebates?

A: The tax refund amount is initially collected by the agency company,and after deducting the service fee,it must be returned to the principal within 15 working days.This process is regulated by the "Interim Regulations on Value-Added Tax."

Q: How are goods in special regulatory zones handled?

A: It is necessary to select an agency company with bonded logistics operation qualifications and separately sign a supplementary agreement for goods agency in the supervision area.

6.Which types of enterprises are most suitable for export agency?

• Start-upenterpriseswithanannualexportvolumeoflessthan$3million
• Manufacturerswhoseproductsinvolveandotherspeciallyregulatedcategories
• Mainlyengagedinsampledeliveryandsmalltrialorderbusiness.
• Smallandmedium-sizedmanufacturersinneedofexploringemergingmarkets