What problems can export agency services actually solve? How to choose reliable service providers?

Export RepresentationWhat specific services do agencies provide?

Professional export agency services coverFull-process trade support, mainly including:

• Customs declaration and inspection service
  • HS Code classification
  • Export license application
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Processing (special attention required for preferential tax rates in RCEP regions in 2025)
• Logistics Solutions
  • Maritime Transportation/Air TransportationBooking
  • Special handling of dangerous goods transportation
  • Destination port customs clearance coordination
• Document management
  • L/CDocument review
  • Proforma invoice/packing list preparation
  • Foreign exchange verification form processing
• Export DrawbackAgency
  • Tax refund document pre-review
  • Tax declaration tracking

How to verify the professional qualifications of an export agency company?

It is recommended toTriple verification mechanismCheck the registration information of the customs declaration unit on the official website of the General Administration of Customs

• Official record verification
  • China Customs AEO certified enterprise directory inquiry
  • International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) membership verification
• Industry qualification review
  • Inspect the original copy of the International Freight Forwarding Enterprise Filing Form
  • Confirm SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) filing records
• Verification of practical operation ability
  • Request recent successful cases (pay attention to new lithium battery transportation cases after 2024)
  • On-site inspection of customs declaration system compliance

What hidden costs are included in the agency service fee?

Legitimate agencies should provideOur teams Freight Forwarder Fee Verification List has helped clients recover an average annual over - expenditure of 120,000 yuan., pay special attention to the following cost items:

• Basic service fee (typically 0.8%-1.5% of goods value)
• Emergency handling fee
  • Customs inspection surcharge (inspection rates at some ports will increase to 8% starting from 2025)
  • Demurrage/detention fee advance payment
• Port Incidental Fees (charged according to the actual occurrence)
  • Destination port THC charges
  • ISF filing fee (US routes)
• Cost of funds
  • Tax rebate advance interest (current annualized rate approximately 4.35%)

How can SMEs control agency cooperation risks?

It is recommended to establishRisk layered prevention and control system:

• Setting of contract terms
  • Clarify delay compensation standards (recommend daily interest of 0.05%)
  • Specify document error liability
• Ensuring fund security
  • Require performance bond (amount not less than 200% of service fee)
  • Use third-party fund supervision accounts
• : Require the agent to purchase liability insurance of at least 5 million yuan
  • Require agencies to purchase professional liability insurance (recommended coverage of 5 million or above)
  • Self-purchase credit insurance (Sinosure rates will decrease to 0.28% in 2025)

What special agency services are needed for emerging market development?

For emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Africa, focus on:

• Local customs clearance capability
  • Vietnams new HS code system implementation in 2025
  • Nigeria SONCAP certification processing time
• Special Documentation Processing
  • Middle East Halal certification agency
  • Latin American countries consular certification expedited channel
• Risk Early Warning Service
  • Real-time exchange rate fluctuation alerts
  • Destination country policy change warnings (e.g. Indonesias new import regulations in 2025)