What does export agency mean? 10 key questions foreign trade enterprises must understand
March 20, 2025
I. What is the concept of agent export exactly? Agent export refers to a trade mode in which an enterprise with import and export operation rights (the agent) accepts the entrustment of an enterprise without such qualifications (the principal) and handles a full set of export procedures such as customs declaration, foreign exchange collection, and tax rebate in its own name. According to the latest customs data in 2025, the volume of agent export business in China accounts for 37.6% of the total export volume of small and medium - sized enterprises and has become...
What exactly does an export agency factory mean? An analysis of the cooperation model that foreign trade enterprises must know
March 23, 2025
Is an export agency factory an intermediary or a manufacturer? An export agency factory is essentially an entity manufacturer with dual qualifications. It not only has independent production capacity but also holds import and export operation rights. The biggest difference from a traditional OEM factory is that they can directly sign contracts with overseas buyers as the seller, and at the same time provide customs declaration, tax rebate... for small and medium - sized enterprises that do not have import and export qualifications
How exactly is the payment for agency export received? A comprehensive analysis of the payment methods in 2025
March 23, 2025
How many steps are there in the payment process? The payment collection process for export agents mainly consists of four key stages: Contract agreement stage: Clarify payment methods (T/T, L/C, etc.), payment ratio, settlement currency, and other core terms Advance payment collection: Usually collect 30% of the contract amount as production start-up funds (50% required for high-risk countries) Final payment settlement: Based on the bill of lading...
Comprehensive analysis of export trade agency services: How to choose and optimize
March 25, 2025
Must an export trade find a customs broker? According to Article 47 of the revised provisions of the Customs Law in 2025, all imported and exported goods must be declared through a professional customs declaration enterprise filed with the customs. In actual operation, enterprises can choose: Train customs declarers independently (required to pass the annual assessment of the General Administration of Customs) Entrust an AEO-certified customs broker (recommended for cross - border trade enterprises) Case...
How to handle tax-free exports through agents? These five practical points must be mastered!
March 26, 2025
I. What are the basic conditions for tax - free agency exports? According to the latest export tax rebate policy in 2025, enterprises need to meet three core conditions simultaneously to enjoy tax - free treatment through agency exports: Proof of a real trade relationship: A notarized agency agreement, a goods purchase and sales contract, and logistics documents need to be provided. Export qualification requirements: The agent must have the right to operate import and export and complete customs...
Can an agency export agreement really help an enterprise avoid risks? How to choose a reliable partner?
March 26, 2025
What core pain points can agency export agreements solve? Based on 20 years of agency export experience, we find agreements primarily address three major challenges: Breaking qualification barriers: Solving access issues for SMEs without import/export rights or customs registration Alleviating financial pressure: Agencies advance payment of tariffs/VAT with payment terms extendable to 30 days post-clearance Transferring trade risks...
I. Essential Qualification Documents
March 27, 2025
Question 1: Is agency export really more cost-effective than self-operated export? Under the 2025 international trade environment, the comprehensive cost advantages of agency export are mainly reflected in: Hidden cost savings: Document processing efficiency improved by 40%, tax rebate payment cycle shortened to 20 working days. Bulk purchasing advantage: Leading agency companies can obtain approximately 15% freight discount from shipping companies. Compliance...
44. II. How do agency companies ensure trade compliance?
March 29, 2025
I. Is self - export really more cost - effective than agency export? The customs data in 2025 shows that the average time - consuming of self - export by small and medium - sized enterprises is 42 working days more than that of agency export. Self - export requires: Establish a complete foreign trade team (with an average annual cost of about 350,000 yuan) Maintain qualifications such as AEO certification (with an investment of over 150,000 yuan in the first year) Bear the demurrage caused by document errors (with an average loss per bill of...
How to Do the Customs Declaration Agency for Refrigerator Exports? The Most Comprehensive Process Analysis in 2025
March 30, 2025
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