How to Determine if an Agency Company Has Risk Prevention Capabilities?

Customs inspection basis:Agency export,When selecting service providers, it is recommended to use"3+2 Evaluation Method"Carry out screening:

• Three fundamental qualification elements:
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification (2025 new version certification standard)
  • International Trade Single Window integration capability
  • Logistics network covering the target marketExport tax refundOperational experience
• Two risk control indicators:
  • Whether an electronic customer KYC system is established (including real-time screening of global sanctions lists)
  • Whether there is a dedicated trade compliance department (recommended to request viewing of organizational structure chart)

What Are the Most Overlooked Risk Clauses in Agency Contracts?

According to 2024 international trade dispute case big data analysis, special attention should be paid to:

• Goods ownership transfer clauses (recommended to clarify transfer points when using CIF terms)
• Force majeure scope definition (should include special circumstances from latest international trade agreements)
• Dispute resolution mechanism (preferably choose Hong Kong/Singapore arbitration institutions)
• Payment condition details (recommend requiring at least 30% advance payment)

How to preventTransboundary Paymentsforeign exchange risks in

It is recommended to adopt in 2025Combined foreign exchange management strategy:

• Basic tools:
  • Forward settlement to lock exchange rates (recommend using banks 3-month products)
  • Multi-currency accounts for risk diversification (maintain at least USD and EUR dual accounts)
• Innovative solutions:
  • Blockchain letters of credit (fully supported by major banks in 2025)
  • Cross-border RMB settlement (applicable for RCEP member country trade)

What are the new risks to be aware of in cargo transportation?

Two types of risks requiring special vigilance in 2025:

• Digital risks:
  • Electronic bills of lading tampering (must require using SWIFT BPO system)
  • Smart container data breach (requires signing a data security agreement)
• Geopolitical risks:
  • New shipping control zones (e.g. Arctic route insurance addendum)
  • Port strike warning (recommended to purchase strike delay insurance)

How to deal with risks caused by sudden changes in international trade policies?

Proposal to establishThree - level early warning mechanism:

• Primary monitoring:
  • Subscribe to China International Trade Single Window policy updates
  • Configure WTO trade policy monitoring tools
• Intermediate response:
  • Maintain 15% tariff flexibility budget
  • Establish multi-country certificate of origin processing channels
• Advanced contingency plans:
  • Pre-register HS codes for key products in multiple countries
  • Prepare A/B sets of logistics solutions

What are the potential risks in electronic document authentication?

Key Focus Areas for 2025:

• Blockchain evidence validity (requires confirmation of jurisdictional recognition)
• E-seal compliance (must comply with Electronic Signature Law 2024 revision)
• Document transmission security (recommended to use certified cross-border EDI systems)
• Timezone differences causing timestamp validity issues (requires agreement to uniformly adopt UTC time)

How to effectively reduce customer default risk?

Proposal for implementationFull-process credit management system:

• Preventive measures:
  • Require customers to provide credit reports issued by international credit insurance institutions
  • Verify customer account authenticity through SWIFT system
• Process control:
  • Adopt IoT technology for real-time cargo status monitoring
  • Set phased payment trigger conditions
• Response after the event:
  • Pre-agree on cargo detention disposal plans
  • Establish multinational legal counsel rapid response mechanism

(This article is based on the authors 20 years of international trade practice experience, with partial data cited from China Customs 2024 Annual Report and ICC Incoterms 2025. For specific operations, please consult professional trade advisors.)