1. How to Choose a Reliable Export Agency Company?

Before negotiating with the agency, it is recommended to"Qualification-Case-Risk Control" Three-Dimensional ApproachFilter:

• Check the Customs AEO certification,?Tax Refund?Class I Qualification
• Please provide operation cases of similar products from the past 3 years.
• Check whether it is complete.Document Review MechanismandError Compensation Plan

2. How should the agency service fee be reasonably priced?

Market trends in 2025 indicate that there are primarily two models for service fees:

• Charged based on the proportion of the tax refund amount (0.8%-1.5%).
  • Suitable for enterprises with an annual export volume of less than $5 million.
  • Please note the minimum charge threshold.
• Fixed annual fee system (30,000-80,000 yuan)
  • Suitable for large-scale enterprises with stable business volume
  • Includes basic document processing and policy consultation

III. How to reasonably allocate tax refund risks?

It is recommended to clearly specify the following terms in the contract:

• Due to operational errors by the agent,Full refund for tax loss compensation
• Policy change risks shall be borne by both parties.As per the pre-notified timeShare
  • For example: A 30-day notice before policy changes exempts liability.
• Division of Responsibilities for Document Custody (Electronic Files/Paper Files)

4. Does export on behalf of others affect tax refund negotiations?

The "Blue Sword Operation" launched by the General Administration of Customs in 2023 has clearly stated:

• Export under the buyer's account belongs toViolation of regulations, which will affect the corporate credit rating.
• A legitimate agency should refuse to cooperate in invoice purchasing businesses.
• During negotiations, the agent should be required to provideVAT Special Invoice Tracking System

V. How to Ensure the Timeliness of Tax Refunds?

The agency may be required to commit to the following timeline milestones:

• After all documents are collected,Within 5 business daysafter receiving payment
• Under normal circumstancesWithin 45 daysArrival (Average Delivery Time in the Yangtze River Delta Region by 2025)
• Overdue according toThe corresponding LPR ratePayment of fund occupation fee

6. What key materials should be prepared for negotiations?

It is recommended that enterprises make preparations in advance:

• Export Data Statistics Table for the Last 12 Months
• List of Product HS Codes and Corresponding Tax Refund Rates
• Existing cooperative banksForeign exchange receipts and payments records
• Major Export Country Risk Rating Report