1. Which products are suitable for the agency export model?

According to the latest 2025 "China Customsimport and exportThe Customs Tariff stipulates that the agency export model applies to the following three categories of products:

• Regular trade commodities: Electromechanical equipment, textiles, daily consumer goods, etc. (Note: Technical access standards of the exporting country must be observed)
• Specially regulated commodities:Medical Equipment, chemical raw materials and other commodities requiring special qualifications (the agent must possess the corresponding business license).
• Emerging cross-border commodities:Cross-border E-commerceB2B export goods (must comply with the "Cross-border E-commerce Retail Import and Export Commodity List")

It is worth noting that the new additions in 2025Artificial intelligence hardware componentsFor exports, a technology export license must be applied for in advance. It is recommended that enterprises entrust an agency company with experience in exporting technological products.

2. What qualifications does an enterprise need to have for acting as an export agent?

When adopting the agency export model, the principal is required to prepare the following basic documents:

• Duplicate of Business License (must include import and export related business scope)
• Legal identity document
• Product Compliance Certificates (e.g., CE Certification, FDA Registration, etc.)
• Special attention:The electronic version of the "Response to" will be implemented in 2025.foreign tradeThe "Easy Operator Registration Form" must be completed online through the International Trade Single Window.

III. What is the specific operational process for export agency?

The standard agency export process can be divided into five stages:

• Confirm the metal composition test report (Needs to include ASTM/EN/JIS standard parameters)
  • Clearly specify the trade terms (it is recommended to use common terms such as FOB/CIF).
  • Agreed payment settlement method (30% advance payment + 70% payment against copy of bill of lading is recommended)
• Preparation phase for customs clearance
  • Agency handles inspection, certificate of origin and other documents.
  • Coordinate with the logistics company to arrange container transportation.
• Declaration and export stage
• Foreign exchange verification stage
• Tax refund declaration stage

What items are included in export agency fees?

The 2025 agency service fee typically includes:

• Basic Service Fee: 1.5-3% of the contract amount (varies based on product complexity)
• Document processing fee: 200-800 RMB per shipment
• Bank handling fee: 0.1-0.3%A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:Amount
• Special Tips:Additional hazardous materials declaration fees (approximately 1,500 RMB per shipment) are required for the export of hazardous chemicals.

5. How to evaluate the professionalism of a foreign trade agency company?

A high-quality agency should possess the following characteristics:

• Possesses Class A customs declaration enterprise qualification (latest rating by the General Administration of Customs in 2025).
• Possess a customs clearance network in the target market (such as EU REACH registration qualification).
• Possessing a mature foreign exchange risk management solution
• Provide a fully visualized logistics tracking system.

What are the potential risks of export agency?

Three major risk points require special attention:

• Document discrepancy risk:In 2025, Customs will intensify inspections for "consistency between documents and goods."
• Foreign exchange control risks:Some countries implement foreign exchange payment term controls (e.g., Turkey requires within 180 days).FX Settlement AgencyTrade dispute settlement mechanisms
• It is recommended to conduct a global trademark search before export (the agency should provide this service).

7. How to Ensure Trade Compliance in Agency Export?

It is recommended to establish a three-tier compliance management and control system:

• Beforehand: Conduct ECCN export control classification
• During the process: Conduct screening of trade partners on the blacklist.
• After the fact: Maintain complete trade records (retain for at least 5 years).

8. Which emerging markets are suitable for export agency in 2025?

According to the latest international trade data, it is recommended to focus on:

• Southeast Asian market (advantage of tariff reduction under the RCEP agreement)
• African Union Free Trade Area (55 countries with unified tariff policy)
• The Middle EastNew energyMarket (photovoltaicComponent exports grew by 87%.

It should be specifically noted that the content of this article is based on the currently effective policies and regulations as of 2025. For specific business operations, please refer to the latest notices from the competent authorities. Before entrusting an agency, companies are advised to verify its credit rating through the official website of the General Administration of Customs (query path: General Administration of Customs → Enterprise Credit Management System → Import and Export Consignee Query).