What kind ofAgency export,Can be considered legitimate?

In 2025, compliant export agency companies must possess:

• Three certificates combined into one: Customs AEO certification qualification, import-export operation rights, SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) registration
• Business compatibility: Has handled similar product export cases in the past 3 years (can request to provide 2023 project customs declaration numbers for customs system verification)
• Risk prevention and control system: Need to present RCEP certificate of origin, export credit insurance cooperation documents and other risk control proofs

Are there hidden traps in agency fees?

The agency service fees in 2025 usually include:

• Basic service fee (cashed by product value0.8%-1.5%)
• Special service items:
  • Special document preparation (e.g. medical device CE certification) charges extra $200-500 per document
  • Destination port DDP customs clearance additionally charges 3% of prepaid tariff amount

Hidden fees to be wary of: Foreign exchange verification fees (abolished since 2024), virtual storage fees, unnecessary letter of credit amendment fees

How to verify the actual capabilities of an agency company?

Recommended adoptionThree-dimensional verification method:

• System verification: Check the companys customs credit rating through China International Trade Single Window (2025 Edition)
• Case verification: Require provision of authentic export data from the last 6 months (can provide bill of lading numbers for verification on shipping companys official website)
• Channel inspection: Conduct on-site visits to their partnered port supervision warehouses,International logisticsfleet and other heavy asset configurations

How should small and medium-sized enterprises choose agency service types?

Select cooperation model based on annual export volume:

• Below $500,000: Recommended export buying service + tax agency package solution
• $500,000-$2 million: Adopt full-process agency model (including foreign exchange settlement,Export tax refundagency services)
• Above $2 million: Suggest establishing a dedicated service team with customs manager and logistics supervisor

What do cross - border e - commerce business owners need to pay special attention to?

Cross-border e-commerce agency services in 2025 must meet:

• Possess 9710/9810 cross-border e-commerce supervision code operation qualification
• Support multi-platform data integration (such as Amazon Vendor Central ERP system direct connection)
• Provide overseas warehouse VAT deferral services (especially under the EUs latest tax framework requirements)

How to protect rights when trade disputes occur?

Essential safeguards to implement before cooperation:

• Clearly specify in the agency agreementFault compensation clauses(Recommended to stipulate 120% of cargo value as compensation liability)
• Require the agency to depositPerformance bond(Typically 20% of estimated annual service fees)
• Confirm their insurance coverageOccupational liability insurance(Coverage amount should not be less than 5 million RMB)