What is?Export Agency?? How does it differ from self-operated exports?

An export agent refers to a professional service institution that assists entities lacking...?Import/export?Enterprises with qualifications or capabilities to provideCustoms clearance, tax refund,?Forex Settlement?、Logisticsand other full-process?Foreign trade?Service. The key difference from self-operated exports lies in:

• Rights and Responsibilities: The agent does not assume ownership of the goods.
• Tax refund entity: Processed by the agency company?Tax Refund?
• Risk Undertaking: The ownership risk of the goods shall be borne by the entrusting party.

What specific services are included in export agency services?

The 2025 industry standard service modules include:

• Documentation Processing: Preparation of documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists,?Certificate of Origin?etc.
• Customs clearance services:
  • Customs declaration form pre-entry and submission
  • Cross-border inspection and quarantine procedures
• Tax services: Export tax rebate declaration and advance payment of funds
• Foreign Exchange Management: Foreign Exchange Verification and Exchange Rate Risk Management

How to choose a reliable export agency company?

It is recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• : Customs AEO certification, Class A foreign exchange management enterprises:
  • Enterprises with AEO advanced certification by the customs
  • State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) Category A Enterprise
• Service capabilities: Customs clearance cases for special categories (e.g., lithium batteries, food products)
• : Document review process, historical data of error rates: Is there a trade compliance review mechanism in place?

How are export agency fees calculated?

2025 mainstream charging models:

• Basic Service Fee: 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value (varies by category)
• Value - added service fee:
  • Tax refund advance financing: Interest is calculated based on the number of days advanced.
  • ?L/C?Document Submission: Fixed fee per transaction

What are the potential risks of using an export agent?

Three major risk points that need special attention:

• Document Compliance Risk: Administrative penalties resulting from incorrect HS code declaration
• Fund Security Risks：The agency company embezzled the tax refund.
• Risk of trade barriers: Special Declaration Requirements for Anti-dumping Goods

What are the policy changes in the export agency industry in 2025?

New trends worth watching this year:

• Electronic customs declarations fully replace paper documents.
• ?E-commerce?B2B exports enjoy a separate tax rebate channel
• The new environmental regulations require the submission of carbon footprint certification documents.

How do export agents handle cross-border payments?

Current mainstream methods of fund processing:

• Foreign exchange NRA account payment and receipt model
• Third-party payment platform fund allocation system
• Forfaiting financing under letter of credit

How to Effectively Prevent Export Agency Disputes?

It is recommended to take the following preventive measures:

• Sign a detailed "Agency Export Agreement"
• Establish a dual-check mechanism for documents.
• Insure export credit insurance

How long is the tax refund cycle for export agency?

Standard Tax Refund Process for 2025:

• Normal tax refund: within 45 working days (from the date of declaration)
• Express Tax Refund Channel: 15 working days (expedited fee required)
• Typical case: An electronic components company achieved fund receipt within 7 days through the advance tax refund mechanism.

Under what circumstances is it mandatory to use an export agent?

Three typical scenarios where appointing an agent is recommended:

• Export-controlled commodities (such as dual-use items)
• Certification for initial market entry
• Special trade methods (e.g., bonded zone one-day tour)