What Exactly Is Import and Export Agency? 10 Key Questions Newcomers in Foreign Trade Must Understand
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What is agency import and export? What is the difference from self - operated import and export? Agency import and export refers to a professional trading company providing a full set of foreign trade services for enterprises that do not have import and export qualifications or capabilities. Compared with self - operated import and export, the main differences are reflected in three aspects: Qualification requirements: The agent needs to hold professional qualifications such as AEO certification of the customs Responsibility division: The agency company is responsible for documents...
What is import/export agency rights? How can foreign trade service providers save you 90% of import/export procedures?
Customs Classification Pre-Ruling: A Reassurance or Sweet Trap for Foreign Trade Enterprises?
What is the right to agency import and export? What is the essential difference from the right to self - operated import and export? According to the Foreign Trade Law of the Peoples Republic of China and the latest interpretation of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the right to agency import and export refers to the legal authority of a qualified enterprise to accept a commission and handle the entire process of import and export services such as goods clearance, foreign exchange verification, and tax declaration in its own name. Compared with self - operated import...
What exactly does corporate import and export agency involve? These 10 key questions must be understood
Customs Classification Pre-Ruling: A Reassurance or Sweet Trap for Foreign Trade Enterprises?
What specific work does an import and export agency company undertake? A professional import and export agency company needs to undertake full - process trade services, including: Preparation and declaration of customs declaration documents (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, etc.) Application for import and export licenses (when dealing with controlled commodities) Design of transportation plans and logistics monitoring (including sea/air/land multimodal transport) Foreign exchange collection...
Export agency non-compliance led to customs seizure? These 5 emergency remedies can help!
April 28, 2025
I. What Serious Consequences Will Non - compliant Agent Exports Lead to? Data from the General Administration of Customs in 2025 shows that the inspection rate of cross - border e - commerce exports increased by 37% year - on - year. If there are the following non - compliant situations in agent export business, multiple risks will be faced: The customs declaration documents do not match the actual goods: In 2024, a certain enterprises HS code was declared incorrectly, resulting in the entire container of goods being detained at the port for 23 days Payment...
In todays global trade integration, the import and export of audio equipment faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges. For audio equipment enterprises, how to smoothly open international market channels and ensure goods reach customers safely and efficiently is a question every practitioner needs to consider deeply. As a comprehensive service provider...
May 7, 2025
What logistics qualification reviews are needed for agency exports? When selecting an export agency service provider, focus on verifying the following qualification documents: International freight forwarding filing certificate (valid until 20251 February). Customs AEO certification (priority given to advanced certified enterprises). IATA certification (essential for air transport). Special cargo transportation qualifications (such as dangerous goods/cold chain...
What exactly can an export customs clearance agency do for you? What pitfalls should you watch out for when choosing one?
Documentary collection is a payment method in international trade that safeguards exporters interests through bank intermediation. The process includes document submission, bank review and payment, which can reduce risks, accelerate fund turnover, and enhance transaction credibility. Exporters need to ensure document accuracy and select cooperative banks to maximize its advantages.
What core functions do export agency clearance organizations specifically undertake? Professional agencies undertake three core functions in goods export: Clearance document processing: Including compliance review of 15+ documents like commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin Tariff pre-calculation service: Providing tariff estimates based on HS code classification (error rate controlled within 3%) Exception handling...
Why use import/export agency companies? These 10 questions must be understood
Documentary collection is a payment method in international trade that safeguards exporters interests through bank intermediation. The process includes document submission, bank review and payment, which can reduce risks, accelerate fund turnover, and enhance transaction credibility. Exporters need to ensure document accuracy and select cooperative banks to maximize its advantages.
I. Is self-operated import/export really cheaper than using an agent? According to latest 2025 Customs data, SMEs average hidden costs for self-operated import/export are 37% higher than agency fees. This includes: Annual customs system maintenance costs (80,000-150,000 RMB) AEO certification preparation fees (starting from 200,000 RMB) Port detention fees from document errors (3,000 RMB daily) ...
How are export customs clearance agent fees actually calculated? 2025 latest cost analysis
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What practical problems can foreign trade export agencies solve for you? How to choose reliable service providers?
May 27, 2025
What are the core services of a foreign trade export agency? Professional foreign trade export agencies mainly provide four core services: Customs clearance services HS code classification and pre-classification advice Preparation of customs declaration documents and electronic filing Special cargo (such as dangerous goods) declaration support Logistics coordination Sea/air freight booking and space guarantee Port operations and consolidation...
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