How to handle export agency products? 15 key questions and answers for foreign trade beginners

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How to choose reliableExport RepresentationA professional agency company should have the following characteristics:

When selecting an export agency company, focus on the following key elements:

: Customs AEO certification, Class A foreign exchange management enterprises: Customs AEO certification, international freight forwarding qualification (FIATA)
Industry experience: No fewer than 20 export cases of similar products
Service network: Having branch offices or stable partners in target markets
Risk control: Purchasing cargo insurance and providing compliance guarantees

According to the latest 2025 'China Export Control Law', special attention should be paid to the following products:

Chemical category: Requires MSDS safety data sheet, dangerous goods transportation certificate
Food category: FDA registration (USA), CE certification (EU)
Electronic equipment: FCC certification (USA), RoHS test report
Medical EquipmentISO13485 system certification

The typical fee structure consists of three levels of costs:

Basic service fee:
- Customs declaration and inspection fees (300-800 RMB per shipment)
- Document processing fees (200-500 RMB)
Logistics Costs:
- Maritime TransportationFreight charges (charged per cubic meter)
- Port surcharges (THC/ORC, etc.)
Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order

Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount

:
- Destination port customs clearance (0.5%-1.5% of cargo value)
- Trade financing interest (8%-12% annualized)

Key risks to prevent in 2025:

Data compliance risks: EU GDPR data protection regulations now extend to logistics information
Green tariff barriers: Multiple countries have begun implementing carbon border taxes (CBAM)
Origin verification: USMCA agreement strengthens origin document review

Five key clauses recommended for special attention:

Liability division clause (especially cargo damage compensation standards)
Force majeure clause (must specify handling solutions for special situations like epidemics)
Intellectual Property Guarantee Clause
Dispute resolution clause (recommend specifying China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission)
Service termination clause (calculation method of early termination penalties)

Recommended three new logistics solutions for 2025:

LCL + transit warehouse: Suitable for small-batch multi-frequency shipments
China-Europe Railway Express+ overseas warehouse: The optimal choice balancing timeliness and cost
Digital booking platform: Obtain optimal shipping rates in real time through API integration

When encountering tax refund disputes, adopt a three-step response strategy:

Immediately suspend subsequent export operations
Engage a professional accounting firm to conduct a tax health check
Apply for administrative reconsideration through the Customs AEO-certified enterprise channel