I.Agency export,What is the name usually given to a business company?

Companies specializing in export agency services typically exhibit the following characteristics in their business names:

• Industry identifier terms: Such as "import and export," "international trade," "supply chain," "cross-border services," etc.
• Business attribute words: Common terms such as "proxy," "service," "operation," etc.
• Typical Naming Cases:
  • XX International ImportExport agentLimited Company
  • XX Cross-Border Supply Chain Services Group
  • XX Foreign Trade Comprehensive Service Co., Ltd.

2. What is the difference between a pure agency company and a full-service provider?

According to the 2025 General Administration of Customs filing data, export agency enterprises are mainly divided into two categories:

• Pure agency company:
  • Only provides basic services such as customs declaration and foreign exchange collection.
  • The names often contain terms such as "customs declaration" or "freight forwarding."
  • The service fee rate is relatively low (typically 0.6%-1.2%).
• Comprehensive service providers:
  • Provide full-chain services (including financing, tax refund, logistics, etc.)
  • Common names include "Supply Chain" and "Integrated Services."
  • Service fee + value-added service fee (1.5%-3%) will be charged.

III. How to Identify a Legitimate Export Agency Company?

According to the latest 2025 guidelines from the Ministry of Commerce, a compliant agency must possess:

• 5 core qualifications:
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification
  • Register of Foreign Exchange Administration
  • Export tax refundClass I Qualification
  • International freight forwarding filing
  • 25. at least 3 certified customs declarers
• Three risk control indicators:
  • Annual export volume exceeds $50 million.
  • The credit rating of the cooperative insurance company is AA or above.
  • Bank credit line exceeding 100 million yuan.

IV. What are the characteristics of import and export companies established by production-oriented enterprises?

Some manufacturers establish independent foreign trade companies, which are characterized by:

• The name often includes the parent company's brand (e.g., XX Group Import and Export Co., Ltd.).
• We handle both self-operated exports and agency business.
• Having supply chain advantages in specific categories
• Industry data from 2025 shows that such enterprises already account for 38%.

V. What Hidden Clauses Should Be Considered When Selecting an Agency Company?

Based on 20 years of practical experience, special reminder:

• Cost Structure:
  • Does it include miscellaneous fees such as bank charges and courier fees?
  • Exchange rate fluctuation risk sharing mechanism
• Liability agreement:
  • Emergency Handling Procedures During Cargo Inspection
  • Compensation Standards for Documentation Errors
• Typical cases:
  • A company incurred an additional expenditure of 230,000 yuan due to overlooking the "destination port surcharge" clause.
  • A company's tax refund was overdue due to the absence of an agreed deadline for document amendments.

Specifically reminded:It is recommended to verify the company's registration information through the "National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System" and request the service provider to provide proof of customs credit rating for the past three years. Exercise caution with companies promising "ultra-low fees" (below 0.5%), as there may be risks of non-compliant operations.