the real qualifications of a company?Export RepresentationThree core documents must be checked:

2025 General Administration of Customs implementationAEO certification tiered system, it is recommended to verify according to the following steps:

• Check if the business license scope includes goodsimport and exportor international freight forwarding
• Log in to the China Customs Enterprise Import-Export Credit Publicity System to check AEO certification status
  • Priority should be given to enterprises with certification level B or above (the original General Certification has been canceled)
• Verify the membership qualification of China International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFA)
• Request to provide customer service cases from the past 3 years (pay attention to confidentiality agreements)

How to precisely match export agency services with factory requirements?

Customized service analysis needs to be conducted from three dimensions:

• Product characteristic dimensions
  • Chemical products require hazardous material transportation qualifications (new lithium battery transportation special certification added in 2025)
  • Food category requires agents to have FDA/CE registration and filing capabilities
• Market coverage dimensions
  • Southeast Asian markets prefer service providers familiar with RCEP rules of origin
  • European and American markets require GDPR compliance capabilities
• Service extension dimensions
  • Whether overseas warehouse operation services need to be included
  • Whether providingExport DrawbackAdvance Payment Service

What hidden costs exist in export agency fees?

2025 industry research shows common fee traps include:

• Additional booking fees: Priority shipping fees during peak season when space is tight
• Document Processing Fee: FORM EIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Expedited fees (ASEAN countries)
• Exchange rate locking fees: Foreign exchange hedging service fees exceeding 72 hours
• New regulation notice: Starting from January 2025, digital customs declaration retention services become statutory fee items

How to control trade risks through agency companies?

It is recommended to adoptRisk matrix management method:

• Contracts must clearly define responsibility boundaries (especially differences between EXW and DDP terms)
• Require agents to purchase international freight forwarder liability insurance (minimum coverage of 5 million yuan)
• EstablishPhased paymentMechanism: Advance payment not exceeding 30%, final payment after customs clearance
• New requirements added in 2025:Cross-border E-commerceGoods must provide platform transaction data encryption services

Which policy changes in 2025 affect agent selection?

Focus on three major policy trends:

• Full implementation of RCEP: Rules of origin accumulation require agents to have multi-country document processing capabilities
• Cross-border e-commerce supervision: Models 9710/9810 require agents to connect with the Customs Single Window
• Green trade regulations: EU CBAM carbon tariff declaration becomes a mandatory service item for agents
• New foreign exchange policies: Forward contracts exceeding 90 daysFX Settlement AgencyRequire agent cooperation with bank supervision

How to efficiently screen high-quality export agents?

It is recommended to adoptFour-step screening method:

• Phase 1: Online preliminary screening (3-5 companies)
  • Verify customs filing information and administrative penalty records
• Phase 2: Solution comparison (2-3 companies)
  • Require customized service solutions and emergency plans
• Phase 3: On-site inspection (1-2 companies)
  • Focus on checking customs team size and operating system advancement
• Phase 4: Small batch trial orders (6-12 months)

(This article is compiled based on 2025 Customs Announcement No. 38, MOFCOM cross-border service guidelines, and industry research data. For specific operations, please consult professional trade advisors.)