代理輸出Is it really more cost-effective than self-operated exports?

According to the 2023 statistics released by the General Administration of Customs, companies utilizing professional export agency services can, on average, reduce28% operating costs. The specific advantages are as follows:

• Eliminate the annual HR cost of 500,000–800,000 RMB for building an in-house foreign-trade team
• Leveraging the customs AEO certification of the shared agency, customs clearance time is reduced by 40%.
• Avoid demurrage charges caused by documentation errors (saving an average of RMB 2,000–5,000 per shipment)

How an agency handles complexity輸出稅還付」?

The core value of professional export agency lies inFull-process risk control system, illustrated with a real-world case from an electromechanical company:

• 通関Single-document intelligent pre-audit system, with a 99.2% accuracy rate for tax-refund materials
• A direct electronic tax-refund channel connected to the tax authority, reducing the average refund cycle to 12 working days.
• Cross-border tax expert team tackles tax refund challenges in special supervision zones

Are small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises suitable for export agency services?

According to a 2024 survey by the Ministry of Commerce,83% of companies with annual export volumes under 20 millionChoose the proxy mode, mainly because:

• Breaking Through the Foreign Exchange Threshold: The Agency Bears the Responsibility for Receiving Foreign Exchange
• Shared bulk logistics resources: ocean freight negotiation leverage increased by 30%
• Flexibly Navigating Trade Barriers: A dedicated team monitors trade policies across 35 countries in real time

Will export agency arrangements weaken a company's control over its customers?

The new service model has been realizedSeparation of Authority and Responsibility for Control：

• Customer Information Encrypted Custody System (GDPR-Compliant)
• Split-accounting Business Management System: Real-time Order Progress Tracking for Enterprises
• Customized Service Agreement: Clearly stipulate the client ownership clause

How to Identify a Professional Foreign Trade Agency Service Provider?

Must be verified5 core qualifications：

• Customs AEO Advanced Certified Enterprise Qualification
• Category A Enterprise under the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
• Electronic Port Data Integration Capability
• International Trade Compliance Management System Certification
• At least 3 customs clearance cases from major exporting countries

It should be noted that the agency export model is not applicableAnnual export volume exceeds USD 100 millionor enterprises involved in special sectors such as military industry. It is recommended that companies conduct a SWOT analysis before making decisions and choose the optimal path based on product characteristics, target markets, and financial strength.