1. How to determine whether a customs declaration agency company possesses legitimate qualifications?

According to the latest regulations from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, compliant customs declaration agents must meet the following conditions:

• Customs record number: Verify the enterprise filing status through the official website of the "China International Trade Single Window".
• AEO certification qualification: Prioritize enterprises with Advanced Customs Certification (can reduce customs clearance time by 30%).
• Industry association certifications: Check whether the company has joined the China Customs Brokers Association and holds the "Customs Brokerage Service Capability Certificate."

2. What are the common pitfalls in customs declaration agency quotations?

Industry data from the past three years indicates that 68% of trade disputes stem from disputes over fee terms, requiring special attention:

• Hidden additional fees: Inspection handling fee, late declaration penalty calculation standard, amendment fee (per ticket should be controlled within 200 yuan)
• Exchange Rate Lock - in Clause: It is recommended to opt for RMB-denominated contracts in 2025 to mitigate exchange rate fluctuation risks.
• Scope of Services Definition: Clarify whether it includes HS code pre-classification,It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Value-added services such as application and collection.

III. How is responsibility allocated in the event of customs declaration errors?

According to the "Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Customs Administrative Penalties," the determination of liability adheres to the following principles:

• Scenario of Full Liability on the Agent's Side:
  • Incorrect entry of declaration elements leading to misclassification.
  • Losses due to port demurrage caused by delayed submission of the license
• Responsibilities of the Entrusting Party:
  • Providing false cargo information (such as underreporting cargo value)
  • Required inspection reports and other documents were not provided as requested.

IV. What are the key factors affecting customs clearance efficiency?

After the launch of the Customs Intelligent Clearance System in 2025, greater attention must be paid to timeliness management:

• Declaration Accuracy: The electronic document review pass rate must reach 95% or above.
• Customs system status: Compatibility of messages after the H2018 system upgrade
• Seasonal inspection rate: Q4 traditional inspection peak period increases processing time by 15%

V. What special qualifications are required for customs declaration of special goods?

When handling special categories such as hazardous materials and food, the following must be verified:

• Dangerous Goods Transportation: Dangerous Goods Packaging Certificate + MSDS + UN38.3 Test Report (Required for Lithium Batteries)
• Food category exports: Customs recordation number + Health certificate of the importing country (EFSA documents must be submitted simultaneously for the EU)
• Artwork customs declaration: Ministry of Culture Approval + Cultural Relics Appraisal Certificate (Export of relics over 100 years old is prohibited)

6. What are the major changes in customs policies for 2025?

This year, special attention should be paid to two key reforms:

• Intelligent declaration system: Product classification recommendations are generated by AI (error rate must be controlled within 3%).
• Single Window Upgrade: Newly addedCross-border E-commerce9810 Model Data Interface Module

7. How to Verify the Authentic Service Capability of an Agency Company?

It is recommended to adopt the three-dimensional verification method:

• Case Verification: Request desensitized customs declarations for similar products from the past 6 months
• Stress test: Simulate abnormal declaration scenarios (such as tax ID dispute handling procedures)
• System verification: Check whether the QP pre-entry system and risk monitoring platform are equipped.