Export Agent ServicesWhat business links are they specifically responsible for?

Professional export agency services coverFull-process trade support, mainly including:

• preparation of trade documents (commercial invoice, packing list,Origin CertificateDamage during transportation
• Customs declaration and inspection procedures
• Design of International Transportation Solutions
• foreign exchange collection and payment settlement
• Tax RebatesAgency
• Trade compliance review
• handling of special documents (such as FORM E, CO, etc.)

What is the standard operating procedure for an export agency?

A standardized agency process includes 5 key stages:

• Pre - preparation Stage
  • Sign an agency agreement, clarifying rights and responsibilities
  • File the enterprise's qualification documents (business license, customs registration certificate, etc.)
• Order execution phase
  • Review the trade contract terms
  • Prepare a full set of export documents
• Customs clearance and transportation phase
  • Arrange for container transport and customs declaration
  • Handle unexpected situations such as customs inspections
• Settlement and tax rebate stage
  • Foreign exchange verification and tax declaration
  • Agency for export tax rebates (the period is usually 3-6 months)
• After-sales service phase
  • Archiving and retention of documents (statutory retention period of 3 years)
  • Handling trade disputes

How to evaluate the professionalism of an export agency company?

4 core evaluation dimensions of a high-quality agency:

• : Customs AEO certification, Class A foreign exchange management enterprises: AEO certified enterprises are preferred, and customs filing information can be checked
• Industry experience: Must have export case studies for similar products
• Service network: Must cover major ports and trading countries
• : Document review process, historical data of error rates: A complete insurance plan and emergency handling plan must be provided

What items are included in the export agency fees for 2025?

A typical fee structure includes 3 levels:

• Basic agency fee(0.8%-1.5% of cargo value, depending on product category)
• Additional service fees
  • Document certification fee (e.g., 500-2000 yuan per copy for embassy legalization)
  • Special warehousing fee (for dangerous goods and other special cargo)
• Cost of advanced funds(monthly interest of 0.8%-1.2% for advancing tax rebates)

How do export agents handle trade compliance risks?

A professional agent will control risks through the following measures:

• EstablishTrading country screening system(automatically identifies sanctioned countries)
• ImplementationThree - level Review Mechanism for HS Codes
• ProvidePre - classification Service(accuracy can reach 98%)
• SignSupplementary agreement on liability division(clarifies responsibility for declaration errors)

What legal issues should be noted when choosing an export agent?

3 legal points that must be taken seriously:

• The agency agreement must specifyTrade Mode(self-operated/agent)
• AgreementFund supervision method(it is recommended to use a third-party escrow account)
• Note:Intellectual Property Guarantee Clause(to avoid joint liability for infringement)

How to prevent common disputes with export agents?

Based on 20 years of experience in handling agency disputes, it is recommended to:

• EstablishHave a dual-signature system for process documents(confirmed by both parties at each stage)
• AgreementA case of a tax rebate dispute caused by an oral agreement of a certain electromechanical enterprise in 2024 shows that when there is a lack of a written agreement, the tax authorities may identify the actual owner of the goods as the declaration entity.(it is recommended to choose the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission)
• in the containertrade credit insurance(the coverage rate is recommended to be no less than 80%)