What kind of companies need to enterExport agentThe service?

The following three types of companies are advised to prioritize proxy services:5. Small and medium-sized enterprises with annual export volume below $5 millionandfirst-time cross-border trading newcomersandEnterprises required to enter specially regulated markets. According to 2025 data from the General Administration of Customs, SMEs using professional agents saw an average 40% improvement in customs clearance efficiency and a 62% reduction in trade disputes.

What is the specific operation process of agency import and export?

The three core files must be verified:

• Customs AEO certification certificate(2025 New Edition with Digital Watermark)
• Certificate of Foreign Exchange Administration
• International Freight Forwarding Business Operation Record Form
  • Pay special attention to what is newly added in 2025Cross-border Data Security Certification Mark

What hidden costs are included in agency service fees?

A formal agency quotation should clearly distinguish among the three major cost modules:

• Basic service fee (1–3% of the contract value)
• Government fees (tariff + VAT + quarantine fee)
• Emergency handling fee (charged based on actual occurrence)
  • Be wary of demands for prepaymentExcess margininformal institutions

How to Mitigate Trade Risks Under the 2025 New Policies?

It is recommended to focus on the three new regulations:

• EU CBAM Carbon Tariff Declaration Requirements (Expanded Product Coverage in 2025)
• Digital Verification Process for RCEP Certificates of Origin
• under the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention ActSupply Chain Traceability CertificateStandards

What is the scope of the forwarder's liability when customs clearance of the goods is delayed?

The four boundaries of responsibility must be clearly defined in the contract:

• Delays caused by documentation errors (agent bears full responsibility)
• Stranded Due to Policy Changes (Negotiated Cost-Sharing)
• Force Majeure (Mutual Exemption of Liability)
• False information provided by the cargo owner (cargo owner bears full responsibility)

Can an agency handle this on my behalf?Export tax refund?

PossessClass AExport tax refundQualifiedThe agency can provide full-process services, but please note:

• Electronic tax refund forms will be fully implemented starting in 2025
• The tax refund cycle has been shortened from 45 days to 20 working days.
• The agency fee is generally charged at 1.5–2.5% of the tax refund amount.

How to verify an agency's overseas customs clearance capabilities?

It is recommended to request three supporting documents:

• Customs-authorized clearance license of the destination country
• of the local warehouseReal-time monitoring systemAccess Permissions
• Customs clearance records for similar products in the past six months (including HS codes)

How Significant Is the Cost Difference Between Self-Operated Imports/Exports and Using Agents?

Take a garment company with an annual export volume of USD 2 million as an example:

• In-house team cost: approximately $80,000–$120,000 per year
• Agency service cost: approximately $35,000–$50,000 per year
  • Including the entire process of customs declaration, logistics, and document preparation

(Note: Data sourced from the 2025 China Council for the Promotion of International Trade research report)