Why is remote entry necessary?輸出代理店」?

In 2025, as global supply chains are being restructured, companies choose off-site agents primarily for three key reasons:Regional policy advantages(such as the duty-free policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port),Professional Service Matching(Special commodities require specific port qualifications),Logistics Cost Optimization(such as key node cities along the China-Europe Railway Express). Companies are advised to use the General Administration of Customs of ChinaCustoms Broker Record-Filing Inquiry SystemVerify the agent's credentials.

How can you verify the actual service capabilities of an agency?

It is recommended to adopt3D Verification Method：

• Qualification Verification
  • Customs AEO Certification Status
  • FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) Membership
• Hands-on verification
  • Provide authentic records from the most recent three months.通関Single (desensitized)
  • Inspect the on-site operation records of the designated port
• Case Validation
  • Import and export cases of similar goods (HS code required)
  • Crisis Management Case Studies (e.g., Handling Customs Inspection Anomalies)

What hidden clauses exist in the fee structure for out-of-town representation?

Typical cost structure for 2025 includes:

• Basic service fee: Typically charged at 0.8%–1.5% of the cargo value
• Unexpected costs：Demurrage arising from customs classification disputes (0.5‰ per day)
• Additional Service Fee: RCEP Certificate of Origin Pre-Examination Service

Case of a certain electromechanical company: When selecting a Shenzhen agent, no inspection cooperation fee was stipulated, resulting in an unexpected cost of RMB 2,800 per shipment. It is recommended to specify this clearly in the contract.Cost Cap Clause」でした.

How can we establish an effective long-distance communication mechanism?

It is recommended to adoptDual-track communication system：

• Daily communication: Create a dedicated group on WeChat Work/DingTalk that includes Operations, Customs, and Logistics.
• Emergency Communication: Request to provide the 24-hour contact information of the on-site person in charge at the port.
• File Transfer: Deploy an encrypted document transmission system (such as Aisino’s Customs Declaration Collaboration Platform)

What legal risks should I watch out for when choosing an out-of-town agent?

Key focus for 2025:

• Trade compliance risk: Does the agent possess the capability to identify export-controlled items?
• Data security risk: Does the transmission of customs declaration data comply with the requirements of the Cybersecurity Law?
• Joint and several liability risk：稅関行政処分における「二重処罰制度」の適用狀況

A typical case: A Suzhou-based company was ordered to pay back taxes and was fined RMB 1 million due to its agent’s incorrect declaration of the commodity code. It is recommended to stipulate this clearly in the contract.Error Compensation Clause」でした.

How do you assess an agent's emergency response capabilities?

It is recommended to request the agent to provideCrisis Response Test Report, with a focus on:

• Customs inspection anomaly response speed (Golden 2-hour processing window)
• Holiday Customs Clearance Support Plan
• Contingency plan for system failures (e.g., electronic port card exception handling procedures)

What key terms need to be agreed upon at the initial stage of cooperation?

The recommended contract must include:

• Responsibility Division for Document Review (Especially Consistency Between Proforma Invoice and Customs Declaration)
• 通関所要時間保証條項（「申告から通関完了」までの各工程における時間節點を定めることを推奨）
• Intellectual Property Indemnification Clause (Mitigating Trademark and Patent Infringement Risks)

How to handle disputes with an out-of-town agent?

It is recommended to establishThree-tier dispute resolution mechanism：

• Level 1: On-site negotiation and resolution within 48 hours
• Level 2: Introduction of the Mediation Committee of the China Customs Brokers Association
• Layer 3: Jurisdiction agreed to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC)

What new industry trends should we watch for in 2025?

Latest updates include:

• 稅関「スマート審査」システムが稼働し、代理店にデータ事前審査能力が求められる
• RCEP's rules of origin with cumulative provisions introduce new compliance requirements
• 一部の出入國口岸では「デジタル通関」モデルを試験的に導入している（例：広州の越境EC 1210モデル）