enteredExport agentWhat qualifications does a company need to possess?

According to the latest 2025 "Customs Import and Export Goods Consignor and Consignee Registration Management Measures," compliant import and export agents must meet the following requirements:

• Basic Qualifications
  • CustomsAEOCertification qualifications (priority given to advanced certification companies)
  • Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators
  • Electronic Port IC Card and Registration Certificate of Customs Declaration Entity
• Professional ability certification
  • ISO9001 Quality Management System certification
  • Record - filing certificate of international freight forwarder
  • Specific industries require a special commodity operation license (e.g., medical devices, hazardous chemicals).

How to evaluate the professionalism of an agency company?

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Industry Experience: Request to provide import and export cases of similar products in the past 3 years, with a focus on verification.The RCEPCustoms clearance records of member states and European/American markets
• Wind control system: Confirm that it uses the Customs Single Window 2.0 system and has the capability to apply for classification advance rulings.
• Service networks: Inspect the on-site operational team deployment at major ports (such as Shanghai Port and Shenzhen Port), and verify the qualifications of overseas customs clearance partners.

What documents are required to apply for agency services?

The standard bill of materials includes:

• Basic corporate documents
  • Duplicate of Business License (must indicate import and export business scope)
  • ID card of the legal representative and power of attorney
  • Bank Credit Certificate
• Trade-related documents
  • Pre - classification opinion on the product HS code
  • Certificate of Origin (required for tariff preferences)
  • Quality Inspection Report (Specific Commodity)

How are agency service fee standards calculated?

The market price composition for 2025 includes:

• Basic Service Costs: Charged at 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value (a 30% surcharge applies for hazardous goods and high-value commodities).
• Additional costs
  • Customs declaration and inspection fee: 500-2000 RMB per document.
  • Document Handling Fee: 200-500 RMB per set of documents
  • Abnormal Handling Deposit: 3%-5% of the cargo value (refundable)
• Special Reminders: According to the new policy of the Ministry of Finance in 2025, the VAT rate for agency fees has been adjusted to 9%, and it is necessary to clearly stipulate the tax burden sharing clause in the contract.

How to avoid legal risks in agency services?

Recommended preventive measures:

• Contract Terms: It is necessary to stipulate intellectual property warranty clauses to clearly define the attribution of responsibility for classification disputes.
• Security of funds: Request the agency to provide a performance bond (it is recommended that the bond amount be no less than 200% of the service fee).
• Process Control: Regularly obtainCustoms declarationCopy of receipt, track the declaration progress in real time through the "Single Window" for international trade.

What are the three common mistakes people make when choosing a proxy?

• Price traps: Be wary of quotes that are 30% below market price, as they may imply smuggling risks.
• Fabrication of qualifications: Be sure to verify the enterprise filing information on the official website of the General Administration of Customs.
• Service mismatch: Bulk commodities and cross-border e-commerce should engage agencies specialized in their respective fields.