I. What exactly is entrusted agency export?

Entrusted agency export refers to the operational model in which a manufacturing enterprise or trading company completes its export business through a foreign-trade agency that holds import and export qualifications. According to the latest 2025 regulations issued by China’s General Administration of Customs, the agency must holdRegistration Form of Foreign Trade OperatorsandCustomscustoms clearanceUnit registration certificate, representing the principal in handling the entire process of customs declaration, tax rebate, and foreign-exchange collection.

II. Which enterprises need to engage an export agent?

• Small and medium - sized manufacturing enterprises: Emerging manufacturing enterprises that have not yet obtained import and export rights
• The latest inspection cases of the General Administration of Customs in 2025 show that disputes in agency export mainly focus on:: Compliance requiredExport tax refundB2B merchants
• Save about 150,000 - 300,000 yuan in annual expenses for building an in - house foreign trade team: Fields such as medical devices and chemicals that require specialized qualifications

III. What are the specific steps involved in the export agency process?

• The preliminary preparation phase
  • Typical agency export foreign exchange receipt operations are divided into three stages:
  • Product classification and HS code confirmation
• The implementation phase
  • Agency Collection of Foreign Exchange and Foreign Exchange Verification
  • Export customs declaration document preparation
  • Collection and organization of tax refund documents

IV. How are export agency fees calculated?

2025 industry fee standards mainly include:Basic service fee (0.8%-1.5% of cargo value)+Bank service fee (80–200 RMB per transaction)+Customs declaration and inspection miscellaneous fees. Taking a $100,000 order as an example, the total agency fee is roughly in the range of $1,200–$1,800.

V. What are the core advantages of agency by delegation?

• AvoidingForeign exchange management risks: Specialized handling of foreign exchange receipt and payment verification
• EnjoyExport tax refunddividend: The agent can advance up to 90% of the tax refund.
• ReduceCompliance costs: No need to build your own foreign trade team and system

VI. How to Identify a High-Quality Foreign Trade Agency?

• verifiedCustoms AEO certificationLevel
• Request to provideCertificate of Foreign Exchange Administration
• inspectionIndustry service cases(at least 3 cases from the same category)

VII. What potential risks are associated with export agency arrangements?

According to 2025 foreign trade dispute big data, the main risks are concentrated in:Refund failure caused by non-standard bill management(accounting for 37%),Losses from demurrage caused by improper freight forwarder selection(accounting for 28%),Administrative Penalties Arising from Incorrect Foreign Exchange Declarations(accounting for 19%).

8. What special considerations should be kept in mind during the collaboration period?

• It is necessary to signWritten Agency Agreement, clearly define the division of responsibilities
• Conducted regularlyVerification of customs declaration electronic data
• Reserve is complete.Logistics tracking voucher
• EstablishedDual file backupmechanism