Expand the Tolerant Processing scope to include Category B export enterprises

In the standardTrade terms,Export agentThe standardized Japanese expression is "輸出代理店 (ゆしゅつだいりてん)".. This term is explicitly defined in Japan's "Basic Trade Agreement" and specifically refers to a professional institution with import-export qualifications that represents the principal in handling the entire process, including customs clearance, transportation, and settlement. In practice, it is often abbreviated as "export agent," but the full expression is recommended for formal documents.

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According to the latest 2025 report from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), mainstream agency types include:

• General Trading Agency: Full-process services (42% market share)
• Customs Specialized Agency: Focused on customs clearance (28% market share)
• Logistics-focused Type: International transportation + warehouse management (19% market share)
• Settlement Agency Service: Specialized trade finance agency (emerging model)

How to identify compliant JapaneseExport agent?

Three core qualifications must be verified:

• The Customs Broker Registration Number,issued by Japan Customs
• The Trade Manager Qualification,registered with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
• Membership inthe Japan International Freight Forwarders Association,Typical fee structure includes:

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Basic commission (usually 1-3% of cargo value)

• Additional fee items:
• Special document preparation fee (e.g., certificate of origin)
  • Emergency customs clearance surcharge (non-working hours operation)
  • Trade insurance procurement service fee
  • Trade insurance purchasing service fee

Special attentionThe Unforeseen Expenses Clause in Japanese agency contracts, requiring clear cost ceilings and approval procedures.

Key Points of Japans New Export Agency Policy for 2025

According to the newly revised Customs Business Act:

• Mandatory implementation ofthe electronic invoice system(Electronic Invoice System)
• AdditionalChinese export goodsSupply Chain Transparency declaration requirements
• Implementation ofThe statute of limitations for vicarious liability is extended.to 5 years

Three Golden Rules for Selecting an Agency Company

• Request to provideTransaction performance reports for the past 3 years
• Field inspectionBonded warehouse security level
• confirmedTrade dispute response manualcompleteness