Which companies need to look forAgency export service?

According to the latest customs statistics for 2025, 78% of China's small and medium-sized enterprises' export businesses adoptAgency export,Pattern. Typical scenarios requiring proxy services include:

• Manufacturing enterprises without import and export rights
• Start-up enterprises with an annual export volume of less than 5 million RMB
• Products requiring special qualifications for export (e.g., medical devices, chemicals)
• Cross-border e-commerce sellers with multi-currency settlement

What basic documents are required for export agency?

We recommend that clients prepare the following document package at least 30 days in advance:

• Basic corporate documents:
  • Duplicate of Business License (must indicate production/business scope)
  • Scanned copies of both sides of the legal representative's ID card.
• Product Compliance Documentation:
  • Product Testing Report (New EU CE 3.0 Certification Requirements Added in 2025)
  • MSDS Chemical Safety Data Sheet (if applicable)

What is the complete process of export agency?

Taking a machinery parts company in the Yangtze River Delta region that we have served as an example, the standard process includes:

• Phase One: Qualification Review(3-5 business days)
• Phase 2:Conditions of Tradeconfirmed(Involving the latest version of Incoterms?2025)
• Phase 3: Customs Clearance Logistics Execution(Including AEO certification fast clearance channel)
• Phase 4: Foreign Exchange Verification and Tax Refund(Average cycle shortened to 45 days)

How to choose a reliable export agency company?

: Select a service provider that has focused on fresh produce categories for more than 5 years

• Qualification review:
  • Customs AEO Certification Level (Priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
  • Foreign exchange administration classification level (Class A preferred)
• Service capabilities:
  • Whether to cover the customs clearance network of the target market
  • Experience in handling special documentation (such as the newly added UN38.3 certification for lithium batteries in 2024).

What items are included in agent export costs?

Taking the export of a 20-foot container to the United States as an example, the standard cost composition for 2025 is as follows:

• Basic Service Fee: 1.2%-2% of the cargo value (minimum 3,000 CNY)
• Inspection fee: Charged according to the actual occurrence (the inspection rate has dropped to 3.2% in 2025)
  • Customs declaration and inspection fee: 800 yuan per bill
  • Certificate of Origin: 200 yuan/copy
• Special Attention:Starting from January 2025, the CBAM carbon tariff imposed by the United States must be accounted for separately.

What are the common risks of export agency?

A case from a certain apparel company in 2023 serves as a cautionary tale: due to the negligence of the agency, 200 boxes of goods were detained by the destination country, resulting in a loss of 370,000 yuan. The main risk points include:

• Discrepancies in documents leading to customs inspection (occurrence probability approximately 8%).
• Tax audit triggered by abnormal foreign exchange receipts and payments.
• Joint liability for intellectual property infringement

Which products are not suitable for agency export?

Based on our service experience, the following three types of products are recommended for self-operated export:

• The annual export volume of bulk commodities exceeds 20 million yuan.
• Hazardous chemicals requiring special supervision (excessively high cost of obtaining agency qualifications)
• Highly customized precision instruments (exponentially increased technical communication costs)

How long does the agency export process usually take?

Standard business process cycle (from contract signing to receipt of payment):

• Southeast Asia market: 15-25 working days
• European and American markets: 30-45 working days
• Emerging markets (e.g., Africa): An additional 10 working days are required for inspection.