What is an agency export certificate?
The export agency certificate is?Foreign trade?Issued by the agency enterprise to the principalstatutory trade certificate, its main uses include:
- Process?Tax Refund?is a necessary document for
- Legitimate evidence proving the actual export of the goods
- Essential Documents for Resolving Receipt and Payment Verification
What are the application requirements for the 2025 Agency Export Certificate?
According to the latest international trade regulations, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
- Subject Qualification:
- Holding a valid Foreign Trade Operator Registration Form
- Have completed customs?Import/export?Goods Consignor Registration
- Business Requirements:
- Genuine and effective?Export Agency?Agreement
- Complete set of copies of customs declaration documents (including customs declaration form, packing list, etc.)
How many steps are involved in the specific application process?
The 2025 latest declaration process has been optimized toFive-step approach:
- Enter into a standardized export agency agreement
- Prepare a complete set of customs declaration documents and a proforma invoice
- Submit the application through the International Trade Single Window.
- On-site verification by the competent tax authority (with a focus on examining the export tax rebate copy)
- Electronic Certificate Download and Paper Certificate Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to go through any formalities for self-exporting?
A: Manufacturing enterprises that self-operate exports do not need an agency certificate, but must provide a special VAT invoice and an export customs declaration.
Q: How long is the proof valid?
A: Valid for 180 days from the date of issuance; cross-border e-commerce transactions may be extended to 360 days.
Q: What documents are required to apply for a replacement certificate?
A: A written explanation, the original certificate number, and proof of actual departure of the goods issued by customs must be submitted.
Special precautions
- Starting from 2025, a newBlockchain evidence storageRequirement: It is recommended to choose an agency that has already integrated with the customs blockchain system.
- Note that the agency agreement must clearly specifyMethod of Document HandoverandLiability division clauses
- A special explanation is required when the declared amount differs from the foreign exchange receipt by more than 5%.
How to choose a compliant agency?
It is recommended to verify the agency's qualifications through the following channels:
- MOFCOM Business System Unified Platform: Inquiry of Foreign Trade Filing Information
- Customs Enterprise Credit Management System Verification of AEO Certification Status
- Verify member qualifications on the official website of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Analysis of Typical Cases
A certainMedical DevicesExport enterprises due to agency companiesFailure to upload the shipping proof in a timely manner, resulting in an $800,000 tax refund delay. Upon investigation, it was found that the agency:
- Failure to complete the declaration within 15 working days after the goods have left the country
- The agency agreement lacks foreign exchange settlement clauses.
- The commodity code on the customs declaration does not match the medical device registration certificate.
This case serves as a warning that companies should focus on reviewing the agent'sTime-sensitive management capabilityandDocument Compliance.
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