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This article details the application process, qualification requirements, service provider selection points and latest policy changes for export agency rights, helping enterprises avoid trade risks and quickly establish compliant export channels.Customs clearance, tax refund, foreign exchange collectionWhat are export agency rights? How do they differ from self-operated exports?

• What qualifications are needed for export agency registration in 2025?
• How many steps are there in the export agency application process?Export tax refundQualified
• How to choose a reliable export agency service provider?

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• Valid Foreign Trade Operator Registration Form within the validity period
• Customs AEO certification qualification (priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• Annual export volume of no less than USD 5 million in the previous year
• Professional customs declaration team (at least 3 licensed customs declarants)

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Standard processing procedures can be divided into six stages:

• Qualification review: Confirm the business scope and product market access of both parties
• Contract signing: Clarify responsibility division and settlement methods
  • It is recommended to adopt the standard contract template of China International Chamber of Commerce
• Customs filing: Electronic filing of agency relationship declaration
• Document Preparation: Including but not limited to:
  • Commercial invoice (must include agency clauses)
  • Packing list (indicating actual consignor information)
• Customs Declaration: Use the service providers HS code
• Follow-up management: Including foreign exchange verification, tax refund declaration, etc.

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It is recommended to evaluate service providers from five dimensions:

• Industry experience: Priority given to enterprises with over 20 export cases of the same product category
• Risk control system: Verify their customs credit rating and violation records
• Service network: Confirm destination port clearance capability and overseas warehouse layout
• Financial strength: Require proof of bank credit line
• System integration: Digital platform supporting ERP direct data connection

What items are included in agent export costs?

Typical cost structure includes (taking USD 1 million export value as an example):

• Basic service fee: 0.8%-1.2% (calculated based on cargo value)
• Document processing fee: 200-500 RMB per shipment
• Foreign exchange settlement fee: USD 50-100 per transaction
• Abnormal handling deposit: Approximately 5% of cargo value (refundable)

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Customs statistics from the past three years show that main risk points are concentrated in:

• Commodity classification errors (accounting for 38% of cases)
• Missing certificate of origin (accounting for 25% of cases)
• Intellectual property infringement (accounting for 17% of cases)
• Foreign exchange verification overdue (accounting for 12% of cases)

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Three noteworthy policy adjustments this year:

• General Administration of Customs implementsDual Random record verificationmechanism
• State Administration of Foreign Exchange relaxesTransboundary Electronic Companiesquota restrictions
• State Taxation Administration pilotsImmediate Refund and Replenishment,electronic tax refund channel

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Recommended preventive measures:

• Requires service providers to issuePerformance guarantee
• regular verificationCustoms Single Window40. declaration records in the past 3 months
• Establishedquality traceabilitysystem (recommended to use blockchain for evidence storage)
• PurchaseExport Credit Insurance(Sinosure minimum rate 0.15%)