How to judgeExport Agent ServicesIs it compliant?

Compliance agents must possess three core qualifications:Customs AEO certification qualification,Registration with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange,The business license clearly states:Import and exportAgency ServicesIt is recommended to verify through the following channels:

• Query AEO Certification Status on China Customs Enterprise Import and Export Credit Publicity System
• Please provide the registration certificate of the foreign exchange income and expenditure enterprise directory.
• Check the customs clearance success rate for the past 3 years (should be >98%).

II. What are the specific procedures for applying for import and export agency services?

The standard service process consists of five stages:

• Demand Diagnosis (Pre-classification of Commodity HS Code)
• Preliminary review of qualification documents (includingOrigin CertificateMing, test reports, etc.)
• Customs Clearance Solution Design (Including Tariff Optimization Recommendations)
• Full-process customs declaration implementation (paperless declaration to be fully implemented from 2025)
• Logistics Tracking and Settlement Verification

III. What items are included in the agency service fees?

Standard fee schedules should include:

• Basic service fee (charged at 0.8%-1.5% of cargo value)
• Customs declaration fee (200-500 RMB per shipment)
• Document Handling Fee (including CCPIT certification, etc.)
• Additional service surcharge (e.g.:
  • Customs Inspection Cooperation Fee
  • Express customs clearance service fee

IV. What Should Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Pay Attention to When Choosing an Agent?

Recommend focusing on three dimensions:

• Industry-specific service experience (annual handling volume of similar products > 50 shipments)
• Emergency response capability (providing 7×24 customs support)
• Level of Information System Integration (Supporting Direct ERP Data Connection for Customs Declaration)

V. What are the common risks in the customs declaration process?

Key areas of focus for customs in 2025 include:

• Accuracy of Commodity Classification (300 HS codes newly adjusted)
• Price Declaration Compliance (Enhanced Review of Related-Party Transactions)
• Authenticity of Certificate of Origin (New Electronic Verification System Added)
• Environmental Access Standards (covering 28 categories of restricted commodities)

6. How to Avoid Choosing Poor Proxies?

Be alert to the four major danger signals:

• Guaranteed 100% tax-inclusive customs clearance (violating customs declaration principles).
• Payment of service fee in cash is required.
• Unable to provide a complete copy of customs declaration documents
• The turnover rate of customs personnel is excessively high (>30% per year).

7. What additional requirements are there for special product agencies?

Additional preparations are required for specific goods:

• Medical Devices: CFDA Registration and Filing Certificate
• Chemicals: MSDS and Safety Transport Certificate
• Food Category: Registration Number of Overseas Food Production Enterprises for Imported Food
• Lithium battery: UN38.3 test report

8. Is long-term cooperation necessary for import and export agency?

It is recommended to establish a strategic partnership because:

• Accumulated import and export data can enhance customs credit ratings.
• Long-term cooperation can secure tariff guarantee quotas.
• Familiarity with the enterprise's business model can reduce customs clearance time by 40%.
• Priority access to VIP customs support from agents.