Foreign tradeWhat qualifications are required for export agency?

According to the latest 2025 "Foreign Trade Law," foreign trade agency enterprises must possess:

• Foreign Trade Operator Record Filing Certificate
• Customs AEO Advanced Certification qualification
• Registration with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
• Qualification as a General VAT Taxpayer
• Special industries require relevant export licenses (such asMedical devices, chemical products)

What issues can a professional foreign trade agent help me resolve?

High-quality agency services can provide:

• Document Preparation and Review (Commercial Invoice, Packing List,Certificate of OriginDamage during transportation
• International logisticsOptimization of Solutions (Selection of Terms such as FOB/CIF/DDP)
• Customs declaration and inspection full-process services
• Export tax rebateProfessional handling
• Trade Barrier Response Plan

How are foreign trade agency fees calculated?

Typical fee structure includes:

• Basic Service Fee: 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value (depending on product complexity)
• Customs declaration and inspection fee: 500-2000 yuan per order.
• Logistics handling fee: Settled based on actual incurred costs.
• Special service fee:
  • Expedited processing fee
  • Special Document Authentication Fee
  • Trade financing service fee

How to determine whether a foreign trade agent is professional?

It is recommended to evaluate from five dimensions:

• Customs Data Verification:Check the enterprise's customs credit rating (available in real-time on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China).
• Industry cases:Request export cases of similar products
• Response speed:Testing business consulting response time
• Risk Control System:Understand the trade compliance review mechanism.
• Technical capabilities:Does it have an EDI customs declaration system and a logistics tracking system?

What are the potential risks of export agency in foreign trade?

Special attention should be paid to the following three types of risks:

• Logistics risks:Fines resulting from incorrect commodity code classification (the penalty cap for customs classification errors has been raised to 30% of the goods' value by 2025).
• Settlement risk:Changes in foreign exchange control policies affect capital repatriation.
• Funding risks:Compensation for breach of contract due to shipping schedule delay

How to choose the settlement method for export agency?

According to the 2025 foreign exchange management policy recommendations:

• Small and medium-sized orders: prioritize usageCross-border e-commerceReceiveForeign exchange settlementPassage
• Large transactions: Recommended approachL/C(LC) + Export Credit Insurance Combination
• Emerging markets: Consider trying the Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).

What materials are required for the export tax refund process?

Requirements for Electronic Tax Refunds in 2025:

• VAT Special Invoice (tax verification must be completed within 72 hours)
• Customs Export Goods Declaration Form (Electronic Version)
• Foreign ExchangeA complete export agency agreement should be attached with:Cancellation Form
• Transportation Documents (Bill of Lading/Air Waybill)
• Agency Export Agreement (to be notarized and filed with the notary office)

What should be paid attention to when acting as an export agent for special commodities?

Taking lithium battery exports as an example:

• The UN38.3 test report must be provided.
• The packaging must comply with the latest revised edition of the IMDG Code.
• Some routes require hazardous goods information to be declared 72 hours in advance.
• Purchase special commodity transportation insurance

How to choose between self - export and agency export?

It is recommended to make decisions based on the scale of the enterprise:

• Annual export value < 5 million yuan:Priority is given to agency export.
• 5-20 million yuan:It is recommended to adopt a hybrid model.
• >20 million yuan:A professional foreign trade team can be established.

Which countries' exports require special attention in 2025?

Latest Key Areas of Trade Control:

• United States: Strengthening Import Regulations for Lithium Batteries (New UL Certification Rules)
• EU: Implementation of the second phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
• Middle East: Mandatory Halal Certification Extended to Electronic Products
• Southeast Asia: Some countries implement import pre-shipment inspection systems.