Export RepresentationWhat core indicators does the scale include?

When reporting the scale of export agency services, it is essential to confirm the following three core data points:

• Service network coverage: including the number of cooperative ports, overseas customs clearance outlets, and international transportation routes
• Annual business processing volume: should be differentiated across three dimensions: total cargo tonnage, customs declaration document volume, and trade value
• Professional team composition: must specify the number of certified customs declarers,International Logisticsaccountants, trade compliance experts, and other professionals

How to verify the scale data provided by the agency company?

It is recommended to cross-validate the authenticity of the data through the following three methods:

• Customs AEO certification inquiry: Check enterprise credit rating on the General Administration of Customs official website
• Trade association filing system: Member company business filing information can be queried on the China Customs Brokers Association official website
• Third-party logistics audit report: Require agents to provide audited business volume reports for the past three years

What are the most common errors when reporting scale?

• Concept confusion errors:
  • Counting cooperative carrier capacity as owned resources
  • Counting temporary outsourcing teams as permanent staff numbers
• Data timeliness errors:
  • Using business peak data from three years ago for declaration
  • Failing to update information on terminated overseas cooperation outlets

What are the new requirements for filing in 2025?

According to the newly revised Cross-border Trade Service Specifications, special attention should be paid to:

• Digital capability indicators: Must specify the number of EDI system interface ports and blockchain traceability application cases
• Green logistics data: Requires disclosure ofNew energyTransportation vehicle proportion and carbon footprint calculation system
• Emergency handling capacity: Require providing customs clearance exception resolution time efficiency data for the past 24 months

How to match agency scale according to enterprise requirements?

Recommend adopting a three-tier matching method:

1. Basic matching: Annual export volume <$5 million select regional agents (service outlets ≥5)
2. Advanced matching: Multi-category exports select specialized category agents (sub-industry cases ≥20)
3. Strategic matching: Cross-border investment needs select agents with overseas warehouses (overseas physical operation points ≥3 countries)

What are the consequences of discrepancies between declared materials and actuals?

Credit linkage mechanism regulations to be implemented starting 2025:

• Customs credit downgrade risks: False declaration of scale may lead to cancellation of enterprise AEO certification
• Trade financing restrictions: Banks will cross-check agency declaration data with actual customs records
• Administrative penalty records: Serious false declarations will face fines of 1-3% of annual turnover