What kind ofExport Representationcompany can be considered professional and reliable?

Four Core Elements to Pay Attention to When Choosing an Export Agency CompanyOfficial Qualification Certification:

• : Check whether it holds the Customs AEO certification, the international freight forwarding qualification (FIATA), and the record with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange: Business Coverage Ability
• : Focus on examining the customs clearance network and local service team in the target market: Require the provision of a complete credit insurance plan and trade dispute handling process
• Risk control system: Require the provision of a complete credit insurance plan and trade dispute handling process
• Technical Application Level: By 2025, high - quality agents should possess an intelligent customs declaration system and a real - time logistics tracking platform

How to verify the actual service capabilities of an agency company?

It is recommended to adoptThree - Dimensional Verification Method:

• Document Review:
  • Required to provide customs declaration records of the past three years (with desensitization treatment)
  • Verify bank credit lines and foreign exchange settlement records
• On - site Inspection:
  • Focus on checking the degree of standardization of the operation process
  • Confirm the actual control ability of overseas warehouses
• Case Verification: Required to provide complete export cases of the same category of products, including records of handling special situations

Is the lower the agency fee, the better?

Precautions in International Trade in 2025Three Types of Charging Traps:

• Hidden Port Surcharges: There are generally 12 surcharges such as Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR) in emerging ports in Southeast Asia
• Exchange Rate Lock - in Risk: Low - cost agents may use floating exchange rate settlement. It is recommended to choose a fixed - exchange - rate plan
• Compliance Cost Transfer: The latest REACH regulations in the European and American markets have been upgraded. It is necessary to confirm the scope of testing fees included

a full - process cost listCost Matrix Table, clearly list 83 foreseeable cost items stipulated by the WTO.

How do small and medium - sized enterprises choose a suitable agency service?

According to the research data of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, it is recommended to select byMonthly Export VolumeClassification Selection:

• Below 50TEU: Give priority to regional agents and focus on inspecting the LCL service ability
• 50-200TEU: Select agents with multimodal transport solutions to reduce transshipment costs
• 200TEU and above: Must be equipped with an exclusive customs affairs team and a customized declaration system

How to respond to the choice of agents after the full implementation of RCEP?

In 2025, the RCEP Agreement will enter the stage of full implementation. Special attention should be paid to:

• Rules of Origin: Agents are required to be equipped with an intelligent cumulative calculation system
• Tariff Commitments: Confirm that agents are familiar with the tariff reduction lists and implementation schedules of each member state
• Trade in Services: Select comprehensive service providers with cross - border trade - in - services qualifications

It is recommended to give priority to agent companies with branches in ASEAN to cope with possible regional trade barriers.

What key clauses should be noted when signing an agency contract?

According to the trade dispute cases announced by the Supreme Peoples Court in 2024, it is necessary to clarify:

• Responsibility Boundary: Clearly define the scope of cargo damage compensation and exemption situations
• Document Timeliness: Require a commitment to complete the preparation of customs clearance documents 72 hours before the goods arrive at the port
• Force Majeure: The new 2025 version of international trade terms should include provisions for dealing with extreme weather
• Dispute Resolution: It is recommended to stipulate arbitration at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission