Enter輸出代理店What industry does it actually belong to?

According to the "Industrial Classification for National Economic Activities (GB/T 4754-2025)", import and export agency services are explicitly categorized underBusiness Servicesunder the major categoryTrade AgentSub-segment (Industry Code: 7264). In the 2025 edition of the standard, this classification retains the core definition from the 2017 version, primarily covering full-process agency services for both buyers and sellers, including import and export customs clearance, document processing, and foreign-exchange settlement.

What specific services are included in import and export agency services?

• Basic Service Module:
  • 稅関申告with通関Single processing
  • Application for Import and Export Licenses
  • Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments輸出稅還付Agent
• Value-Added Services Module:
  • Cross-border logistics solution design
  • Trade Compliance Risk Assessment
  • Special Supervision Area Business Agent

How can I verify whether a proxy company holds the necessary legal qualifications?

Pursuant to the Measures for the Administration of Cross-Border Trade Services newly implemented in 2025, compliant import and export agency enterprises must simultaneously possess:

• "Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators" issued by the Ministry of Commerce
• The "Registration Certificate of Customs Declaration Entity" certified by the General Administration of Customs
• SAFE-registered foreign-exchange receipt and payment qualification
• Bank credit facilities國(guó)際決済Business License (if tax-advance services are to be provided)

6 Key Criteria for Choosing an Import & Export Agency

• Completeness of Industry Qualifications:Verify whether the three certificates (customs, foreign exchange, and tax) are still valid.
• Business Coverage Capability:Focus on experience in handling special trade modes (e.g., cross-border e-commerce, processing trade)
• Risk Prevention and Control System:A complete set of compliance review process documents and historical dispute handling cases must be provided.
• Digital service capabilities:Must have an ERP system that interfaces with the Single Window and supports real-time progress inquiries.
• Years of Industry Service:It is recommended to prioritize companies that have been in continuous operation for more than five years.
• Customer Industry Match:There should be no fewer than three successful sample cases of import and export for similar products.

What new changes are emerging in the import and export agency industry in 2025?

According to the "Several Measures for Facilitating Trade" released by the General Administration of Customs in January 2025, the agency sector is exhibiting three major trends:

• Full-scale adoption of electronic documents:Require freight forwarders to achieve 100% electronic transmission of customs declaration documents.
• Mandatory Integration with the Intelligent Document Review System:Starting from July 2025, all agency declarations must be submitted through the Customs Intelligent Document Review Platform.
• Credit Rating-Linked Management:The customs credit rating of an agency enterprise will directly affect the customs clearance efficiency of its client enterprises.

What risks should we watch out for in common service pitfalls?

Based on the analysis of typical international trade dispute cases in 2024, special attention should be paid to:

• Legal Risks of the Tax-Inclusive Model:2025年から稅関は「パッケージ課金」方式に対する監(jiān)査を強(qiáng)化する
• Compliance Risks of Proxy Signing for Documents:The new Customs Administrative Penalty Regulations explicitly impose joint liability on the agent.
• Absence of agreement on exchange-rate fluctuations:It is recommended to explicitly define a mechanism for handling exchange-rate fluctuations exceeding 3% in the agency agreement.