What is the import and export agency?

The import and export agencySpecialized Services in International TradeThe core value is to help enterprises that do not have the import and export qualifications or operational capabilities to complete the entire cross-border transaction process.Export agentThe number of enterprise filings has reached 98,000, with the proportion of high-quality agency enterprises possessing AEO advanced certification increasing to 17%.

Which companies need import and export services?

The following three categories of companies most often use agency services:

• New companies carrying out foreign trade operationsThe cost of time required to build the import and export sector
• Special Goods Operatorsfields involving medical devices, food and other special qualifications
• Cross-border e-commerce companiesAddressing complex clearance needs for multiple platforms and countries

What are the core services of the agency?

• Customs process management:
  • HS Code Classification and Declaration
  • Proof of Origin
  • Customs Pre-Decision Applications
• Cross-border logistics solutions:
  • Transportation of special goods (cold chain/dangerous goods)
  • Multiple transport routes optimized
• Tax compliance management:
  • Value Added TaxExport tax refund
  • Cross-border tax planning

How to assess the professional competence of the agency?

Recommended assessment from five dimensions:

• Certification of QualificationAEO Customs Certification and International Trade Compliance Certification
• Industry ExperienceNumber of Success Cases in a Specific Product Sector
• The Global NetworkNumber of countries covered by overseas cooperation clearance agents
• The digital capacityProviding real-time customs status tracking systems
• Risk controlEstablishment of compliance review mechanisms and trade relief plans

What is the impact of international trade policy on agency services?

According to the latest policy changes, agency services present three major trends:

• Digital customs: Fully integrate with the Customs "Single Window" 3.0 system
• RCEP rules applicationSpecialized application of accumulative rules of origin
• The Green Trade RequirementsCarbon emission data declaration becomes a necessary service

What are the standards for agent import and export charges?

The typical fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee (0.8%-1.5%)
• Special Operational Additional Fees (e.g. Antidumping Tax Declaration)
• Financial services fees (such as credit card opening)

Quality agencies usually provideCost simulation calculatorAccording to industry research data from 2025, companies using professional agency services save an average of23% in hidden trade costs.