What kind of machinery?Export Agency?What makes a company truly professional?

A professional agency company must possess the following qualifications:

• Dual certification system
  • ISO9001 Quality Management Certification
  • China Customs Brokers Association AEO Advanced Certification
• Industry-specific qualifications
  • The export of heavy machinery requires special equipment transportation qualifications.
  • Electromechanical products subject to CE certification must be equipped with an EU authorized representative.

What items are included in the export agency fees for 2025?

The current agency service fee is typically calculated based onBasic fee + Risk premiumThe advance payment shall not exceed 30% of the total contract amount

• Basic Service Fee (1.5-3% of the cargo value) includes:
  • Document Preparation and Review
  • Customs declaration and inspection and quarantine
  • Transportation Coordination and Logistics Tracking
• Risk deposit (0.5-1% of cargo value) is used for:
  • Payment of Tariff Prepayment Balance
  • Advance payment for emergency logistics costs
  • Emergency Handling of Demurrage Charges at Destination Port

Machinery?Equipment Export?What are the common risks?

According to the statistics from the General Administration of Customs in 2023, among the cases of returned mechanical and electrical products:

• Technical risk(43% share)
  • Voltage standard mismatch (e.g., mixing 110V/220V)
  • Safety protection device missing
• Logistics risks(31% share)
  • Damage to precision components caused by port handling
  • ?Ocean shipping?Insufficient salt spray corrosion protection

How to verify an agency companys actual service capabilities?

the evidence chain preservation strategyFour - step verification method:

• Please provide the following information regarding the export of similar machinery in the past six months:
  • Copy of the complete customs declaration form (with customs verification stamp required)
  • Document Archiving Record for Destination Port Customs Clearance
• On-site inspection of its cooperative storage yards:
  • Special container allocation status (e.g., open-top containers, flat rack containers)
  • Heavy-duty machinery lashing and securing equipment

What special requirements should be considered when exporting to emerging markets?

Taking the key markets in 2025 as an example:

• Southeast Asian countries
  • Indonesia requires prior application for an API Customs Declaration Identification Number.
  • Vietnam mandates energy consumption certification for imported machinery.
• African market
  • The SONCAP certification cycle in Nigeria has been extended to 45 days.
  • Egypt's New Additional Requirements for Arabic Safety Operation Manuals for Machinery

What are the essential clauses that must be clearly defined in an agency contract?

It is recommended to focus on the following key agreements:

• Liability division clauses
  • Responsibility for HS Code Classification Errors
  • ?Certificate of Origin?Compensation Standards for Book Claiming Errors
• Time efficiency guarantee clauses
  • Deadline for Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Completion
  • Destination Port Free Demurrage Guarantee Mechanism

How to Effectively Protect Your Rights When Facing an Agency Dispute?

It is recommended to implement response measures in phases:

• In the early stages of the controversy,(within 30 days)
  • Please provide the complete logistics tracking evidence chain.
  • Apply for Mediation by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
• Material breach of contract
  • File a complaint with the Customs regarding the Customs Broker Credit Management System.
  • Initiate dispute resolution procedures through the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).