How to become an export agent? These 10 questions will solve your foreign trade confusion.

How to judgeExport RepresentationIs the company professional and reliable?

When selecting an export agent, it is essential to focus on three key dimensions:Certification, Industry Experience, Service NetworkCompliant agents should hold AEO certification from customs and be registered with the foreign exchange administration. It is recommended to request to view:

• Valid "International Freight Forwarding Filing Form" for 2025
• Proof of no violation records in the past three years
• Specific industry operation cases (e.g.Medical EquipmentPlease provide the Medical Device Distribution Filing Certificate.

What specific services are included in export agency?

Professional agency companies should provideEnd-to-end services:

• Basic services:
  • Document preparation (commercial invoice, packing list,It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Trade dispute settlement mechanisms
  • Customs declaration, inspection, and HS code classification
  • Export DrawbackDeclaration
• Value - added services:
  • Solutions for Customs Clearance Issues at Destination Port
  • Application for Tariff Preferences under Free Trade Agreements such as RCEP
  • Cross-border Payment and Receipt Compliance Handling

How to calculate export agency fees in 2025?

Agency fees are typically calculated based onBasic service fee + success commissionThe advance payment shall not exceed 30% of the total contract amount

• Fixed Costs: Documentation Processing Fee (approximately 800-1500 RMB per shipment)
• Floating fee:
  • Customs declaration fees are charged at 0.08%-0.15% of the cargo value.
  • The service fee for tax refund advance funding is 15%-20% of the refund amount.

What should I do if the goods are rejected by the foreign customer after export?

Professional agents should provideRisk Disposal Plan:

• Activate emergency response at the destination port immediately:
  • Apply for Demurrage Waiver (Original Abandonment Declaration Required)
  • Coordinate resale or return shipment (newly added in 2025)Cross-border E-commerceReturn channel)
• Utilize the Sinosure compensation mechanism (requires prior purchase of export credit insurance)

How long does it take to process an export tax rebate?

Tax refund efficiency will be significantly improved by 2025:

• Category 1 Enterprises: Funds will arrive within 5 working days (annual tax payment must exceed 5 million yuan).
• Category II enterprises: 10-15 working days
• Agency company advance payment service can achieveAdvance payment within 48 hours(Charging for the use of funds)

How to Avoid Delays Caused by Customs Inspection?

Professional agents should providePre-classification review service:

• Pre-review the completeness of declaration elements
• Sensitive Goods Pre-Submission Classification Proposal (New AI Intelligent Classification System Added in 2025)
• Establish emergency inspection channels (some ports can achieve "inspection without overnight delay").

Is cross-border e-commerce suitable for traditional export agents?

Please select the following:Capable of providing cross-border e-commerce services.Agent of:

• Specialized Services for 9710/9810 Customs Declaration Models
• Integration capability of first-leg transportation for overseas warehouses
• Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Tax Rate Calculation (2025 Multi-region Pilot "No-Invoice Tax Exemption" Policy)

Does agency export affect a companys credit accumulation?

Under compliant operationsIt does not affect the corporate credit rating.:

• The customs data is still recorded under the name of the actual shipper.
• The agency contract must clearly stipulate the data ownership clause.
• It is recommended to retain a complete set of photocopies of the customs declaration forms for future reference.

What agency qualifications should be considered for the export of special commodities?

Key verification of three types of qualifications:

• Hazardous Materials: MSDS Certification + Hazardous Materials Transportation Qualification
• Food: Health Certificate of Importing Country + Customs Registration Number
• Lithium battery: UN38.3 test report + dangerous goods packaging certificate

How to evaluate an agency's emergency response capability?

It is recommended to require the agency company to provide:

• Abnormal Incident Handling Report for the Past 12 Months (Customer Information to Be Redacted)
• List of Emergency Contacts for Major Ports
• The latest claim settlement time data from cooperative insurance companies.