enteredExport agentHow to establish an effective cooperation evaluation system?

Professional ImportExport agentThe services provided by the company can be summarized into three major modules:

• Customs process management
  • Document Preparation and Review (including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.)
  • HS Code Classification and Compliance Declaration
  • Customs special supervision zone operations (bonded zones, cross-border e-commerce supervision, etc.)
• Supply chain financial support
  • Letter of Credit Issuance and Negotiation
  • Export tax refundAgently
  • Design of Trade Financing Program
• Market access solutions
  • Target country product certification consulting (e.g., CE, FDA, etc.)
  • Cross-border logistics solution optimization
  • Early Warning and Response to Trade Barriers

How to verify an import/export agencys professional qualifications?

It is recommended to conduct qualification verification from five dimensions:

• Check the registration status of the "Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate".
• Verify the membership qualifications of the China Customs Brokers Association
• Confirm CustomsAEOCertification Level (It is recommended to select Advanced Certified Enterprise)
• Check the foreign exchange administration record filing.
• Please provide a commitment letter confirming no violations in the past three years.

Is there a risk of hidden fees in the agency fee structure?

The fees charged by formal agency companies typically include:

• Basic Service Costs: 0.6%-1.2% of goods value
• Variable costs:
  • Expedited fee for special documents (e.g., RCEP Certificate of Origin)
  • 32. Hazardous goods declaration surcharge
  • Special Declaration Fee for Anti-dumping Goods
• Suggested comparative solution:
  • Fixed-rate model: Suitable for bulk and stable shipments
  • Tiered pricing: Applicable to enterprises during the trial order period.
  • Annual Service Package: Recommended for multi-category export enterprises

How to prevent legal risks in cross-border trade?

Professional agency companies should provide a triple safeguard mechanism:

• Contract risk prevention
  • Clarify the applicability of Incoterms? 2025 rules
  • Agreed intellectual property security clause
  • Establish a force majeure response mechanism
• Compliance review system
  • Export Control Commodity Screening (ECCN Classification)
  • End-User Statement (End-User Statement) Filing
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Review
• Dispute resolution channel
  • Recommendations for Drafting International Arbitration Clauses
  • Cross-border payment dispute resolution solution
  • Customs Classification Dispute Response Plan

How can an import and export agency company enhance trade efficiency?

High-quality proxy services should achieve three major efficiency improvements:

• Optimization of customs clearance efficiency
  • Pre-classification service reduces declaration time.
  • Customs big data analysis to avoid inspection risks
  • AEO Mutual Recognition Countries Fast Customs Clearance Channel
• Accelerated capital turnover
  • Export tax refundThe funds will be credited within 3 business days.
  • Electronic Presentation of Documents under Letter of Credit
  • Supply Chain Finance T+0 Loan Service
• Information Collaboration Upgrade
  • Customs Data Visualization System Integration
  • RCEP Tariff Preference Intelligent Calculation
  • Real-time Global Port Dynamics Alert

How to evaluate the industry experience value of an agency?

It is recommended to focus on three key aspects:

• Construction of Industry Case Database
  • Please provide export cases of similar products.
  • Check the customs clearance success records of specific countries
  • Understand the operational experience of special trade methods.
• Policy response capability
  • Interpretation of Announcements by the General Administration of Customs: Timeliness
  • International Trade Friction Response Plan
  • The update speed of emerging market access policies
• Depth of technology application
  • Blockchain traceability system application
  • Accuracy of intelligent classification system
  • Degree of customs declaration automation