What types of products are suitable for agency export?

When considering the agency export model, the following product characteristics should be evaluated:Small to medium-sized orders (single shipment value $100,000-$500,000), complex technical certifications (such asMedical Equipment/electronic products), special trade barriers in target markets (e.g., Africas COC certification), or trial orders for new market exploration. Bulk commodities (e.g., mineral raw materials) or mature products with overseas warehouses are recommended for direct export.

How to evaluate an agents compliance qualifications?

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification (mandatory for agents under 2025 new regulations)
  • Enterprises listed in the Foreign Exchange Administration Directory
  • International Trade Single Window operation authorization
• Professional capability proof:
  • Transaction records of similar productsExport ClearanceDocuments (requires desensitization processing)
  • Target country customs clearance case database (requires at least 5 successful cases)
  • RCEP/FTA rules of origin application records

What is the typical fee structure for agency export?

The mainstream agency service fee models in 2025 include:Basic service fee (0.8%-1.2% of goods value) + value-added service fee. The basic fee covers routine operations such as document preparation, customs declaration, inspection, and foreign exchange verification, while value-added services include:

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

How to avoid ownership risks in agency export?

It is recommended to adoptTriple safeguard mechanism:

1. Sign a Retention of Title Clause
2. Require the agent to provide a bank payment guarantee
3. Purchase export credit insurance through Sinosure (2025 adds instant activation for digital policies)

What is the impact of the latest international trade policies on agency export?

• EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):
  • Officially enters Phase 3 in 2025, covering new material categories such as aluminum and plastic products
  • Requires product carbon footprint certification reports
• U.S. UFLPA Act:

  • Textile exports require cottonIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate
  • It is recommended to select agents with Xinjiang supply chain audit capabilities

How to optimize the tax refund process for agency export?

2025 implementsSmart Tax Refund 2.0 System, enabling agents to achieve:

• Automatic matching of customs declaration and tax refund data (error rate reduced to 0.03%)
• Export DrawbackGuaranteed financing (disbursement time shortened to 72 hours)
• Cross-customs zone centralized tax refund processing (supports linkage among 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 (requires third-party classification report)
  • End-user statement (especially for dual-use items involving both civilian and military applications)
• Post-audit:

  • Annual trade compliance health check
  • Random sampling review of export customs declarations

How to protect intellectual property in agency exports?

Should adoptDefensive filing strategy:

• Pre-registration in target countries through agents:
  • Trademark (Madrid System covers 128 contracting parties)
  • Design patent (EU DAS system supports batch filing)
• Sign confidentiality agreement (NDA):

  • Stipulate minimum compensation amount (recommended no less than 30% of contract value)
  • Dispute resolution clause designates Singapore International Arbitration Centre

How to achieve efficient capital turnover in agency exports?

It is recommended to adoptSupply chain finance combination solution:

• Pre-shipment financing: obtain up to 70% advance payment with purchase order
• Accounts receivable factoring: 24-hour fund release achievable under T/T settlement mode
• Cross-border digital RMB payment: enjoy 0.2% settlement fee discount

How to evaluate agents operational performance?

It is recommended to establishThree-dimensional KPI evaluation system:

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

  • Port demurrage occurrence rate (should be controlled <3% of total freight)
  • Tariff dispute resolution costs

• Risk control indicators:

  • Customs declaration error rate (2025 Customs AEO standard requires <0.5%)
  • Number of compliance audit issues