What types of products are suitable for export through agents?

When selecting an export agency model, the following product characteristics should be considered:Small and medium batch orders (single batch value of 100,000-500,000 USD)、Complex technical certifications (e.g.Medical Equipment/Electronic products), the target market has special trade barriers (such as African COC certification), and trial orders are required to verify the market when entering a new market for the first time. For bulk commodities (such as mineral raw materials) or mature products with their own overseas warehouses, self-operated export is recommended.

How to evaluate the compliance qualifications of an agent?

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification Enterprise (New 2025 regulations require the agent to hold this certification)
  • Enterprises listed in the Foreign Exchange Administration Directory
  • Operation Authority for the Single Window of International Trade
• Professional Competency Certification:
  • Transaction records of similar productsExport ClearanceSingle (requires desensitization processing)
  • Target Country Customs Clearance Case Database (at least 5 successful cases required)
  • Records of RCEP/FTA Rules of Origin Application

What is the typical fee structure for export agency services?

The mainstream billing models for agency service fees in 2025 are:Basic service fee (0.8%-1.2% of cargo value) + Value-added service feeThe base fee includes routine operations such as document preparation, customs declaration and inspection, and foreign exchange verification, while value-added services involve:

• Special document certification (e.g. Saudi SABER certification)
• Fast customs clearance at destination port
• Trade financing services (annualized interest rate reference: LPR + 150 basis points)

How to Avoid the Risk of Ownership of Goods in Agency Export?

It is recommended to adoptTriple safeguard mechanism:

1. Sign a retention of title clause (Retention of Title Clause)
2. Request the agent to provide a bank payment guarantee.
3. Insure export credit insurance through Sinosure (new digital policy instant activation feature added in 2025).

What impact do the latest international trade policies have on export agency?

• EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):
  • In 2025, the third phase will officially commence, covering new material categories such as aluminum products and plastics.
  • Please provide the product carbon footprint certification report.
• U.S. UFLPA Act:

  • Textile exports require the provision of cotton.It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate
  • It is recommended to choose an agent with Xinjiang supply chain audit capabilities.

How to optimize the tax refund process for export agency?

To be implemented in 2025.Intelligent Tax Refund 2.0 SystemThrough agents, the following can be achieved:

• Automated matching of customs declaration and tax refund data (error rate reduced to 0.03%)
• Export DrawbackGuaranteed financing (loan processing time reduced to 72 hours)
• Cross-regional centralized tax refund processing (supporting the coordinated development of 12 national pilot free trade zones)

How to ensure trade compliance in agency export?

It is recommended to establishDual review mechanism:

• Pre-review:
  • HS code classification review (third-party classification report required)
  • End-User Statement (Particularly Concerning Dual-Use Items)
• Post-audit:

  • Annual Trade Compliance Health Check
  • Random Sampling Review of Export Declaration Forms

How to protect intellectual property rights in export agency?

The following measures should be taken:Defensive filing strategy:

• Register in advance through an agent in the target country:
  • Trademark (Madrid System covering 128 contracting parties)
  • Design Patent (EU DAS System Supports Batch Filing)
• Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA):

  • Agreed minimum compensation amount (recommended not less than 30% of the contract amount)
  • The dispute resolution clause designates the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.

How to achieve efficient capital turnover in export agency?

It is recommended to adoptSupply Chain Finance Portfolio Solution:

• Pre-shipment financing: Obtain up to 70% advance payment against purchase orders.
• Factoring of Accounts Receivable: Loans can be disbursed within 24 hours under T/T settlement mode.
• Cross-border payment with digital RMB: Enjoy a preferential settlement fee rate of 0.2%.

How to evaluate the operational performance of agents?

It is recommended to establishKPI Three-Dimensional Evaluation System:

• Timeliness indicator:
  • Average document processing time (industry benchmark ≤2 working days)
  • Response speed to abnormal situations (4-hour written solution)
• Cost control indicators:

  • Demurrage occurrence rate (should be controlled at <3% of total freight cost)
  • Cost of tariff dispute resolution

• Risk control indicators:

  • Customs declaration error rate (the 2025 AEO standard requires it to be <0.5%).
  • Number of compliance audit issues