I. What isExport agentProof? Why must it be verified?

Export agentThis is certified to be in compliance with the latest regulations of the General Administration of Customs for the year 2025.Legal trade documents, issued by an authorized import/export agency. This document contains key data such as cargo details, the agency's customs code, trade terms, etc., which directly impact...Export tax refund, foreign exchange settlement, and other critical processes. According to customs audit cases in 2023, unverified agency certificates led to 27% of trade disputes, with 15% involving cross-border fund freezes.

2. How to verify the authenticity of an export agency certificate?

The three officially recommended verification channels for 2025:

• Chinas Single Window in International Trade(New Edition)
  • After logging in, select the "Enterprise Qualification Inquiry" module.
  • Enter a 13-digit customs code of the agent company for real-time verification.
• General Administration of Customs Enterprise Credit Publicity System
• You can check the AEO certification status and administrative penalty records of the enterprise.
• Electronic port law enforcement system
  • You need to log in with a corporate card or operator card.
  • Support historical customs declaration form traceability comparison

III. What core documents are required for inspection?

According to the requirements of the "Customs Import and Export Goods Declaration Management Measures" for 2025, a complete verification materials package shall include:

• Original copy of the agency agreement (must bear the official seals of both parties and the signing date)
• Copy of Export Customs Declaration Form
• Scanned copy of special VAT invoice
• Transportation Document (Ocean Bill of Lading/Air Waybill Master Number)
• Special Reminder: Additional requirements will be implemented starting January 2025.Carbon Emission Certification DocumentInspection requirements

IV. How to Handle Abnormal Situations?

The transaction should be terminated immediately upon detecting the following risk signals:

• The enterprise credit publicity system displays the "dishonest enterprise" label.
• The agent certification number does not match the records in the customs system.
• The declared value of the goods significantly deviates from the industry benchmark price by more than 30%.
• Recommended processing flow:
  • Step 1: Save all communication records and document copies.
  • Step 2: File a record with the local customs audit department.
  • Step 3: Apply for evidence preservation through the International Trade Arbitration Commission.

V. What are the new changes in customs inspections for 2025?

According to the latest revised "Administrative Measures for Customs Enterprise Credit":

• Added blockchain verification feature (pilot ports now enabled)
• The inspection rate for AEO Advanced Certification enterprises has been reduced to 3%.
• Enhancement of the Legal Validity of Electronic Signature Documents
• Special Notice: Pilot ports such as Shenzhen and Shanghai have already implemented the measure.Intelligent bill - auditing system, the average inspection time has been reduced to 15 minutes.

Typical Case: In 2024, an electronics company in Dongguan failed to verify the agent's qualifications, resulting in $2.3 million worth of goods being detained at the Port of Rotterdam for 68 days and incurring $127,000 in demurrage fees. Subsequent investigations revealed that the agent's customs code had been deactivated as of December 2023.