Export RepresentationWhat core services does the company specifically provide?

Professional export agency companies primarily offerEnd-to-end trade services, Specifically Including:

• Documentation Processing: Preparation of customs declaration documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists,It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Complete set of export documents
• Customs Declaration and Inspection: Coordinating customs declarations, commodity inspection and quarantine clearance procedures
• Logistics Management: IntegrateMaritime Transportation/Air TransportationResources, handling bookings, insurance, and shipment tracking
• : Handling cross - border foreign exchange receipts and payments, reporting to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange: Agency foreign exchange collection/payment, processingExport DrawbackDeclaration
• Compliance risk control: Monitoring trade sanction lists, ensuring compliance with target country import regulations

How to evaluate an export agency companys professional capabilities?

It is recommended to assess from five dimensions:

• Industry Qualifications:
  • Customs AEO certified enterprises
  • FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) members
• Service network:
  • Branch offices established at major ports
  • Overseas agency partnerships covering target markets
• Digitalization level:
  • Providing real-time logistics tracking systems
  • Electronic document auto-generation capability
• Special Qualifications:
  • Dangerous goods transportation qualification (if applicable)
  • CategoryMedical EquipmentExport experience in specific categories

What items are included in the agency service fees?

The 2025 typical fee structure includes:

• Basic service fee: Charged at 0.8%-1.5% of cargo value (minimum charge of 3000 RMB per shipment)
• Special handling fee:
  • Sensitive category surcharge: e.g. 15% additional charge for lithium battery products
  • Expedited service fee: customs clearance expedited service starting from 2000 RMB per shipment
• Risk guarantee: Approximately 10% of cargo value (refunded after customs clearance)

How to prevent legal risks in cooperation?

Three key compliance points require special attention:

• Agency Agreement Clauses:
  • Clearly define liability allocation clauses
  • Agree on breach of contract compensation standards
• Document authenticity:
  • Retain original contract copies
  • Regularly verify customs declaration data
• Foreign Exchange Management:
  • Require provision of foreign exchange payment receipts
  • Monitor tax refund progress (normal cycle 45-60 working days)

What requires special attention when exporting to emerging markets?

Recommendations for emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Africa:

• Select localized service providers:
  • For example, prioritize agents with customs clearance teams in Ho Chi Minh City for the Vietnamese market
• Pre-review trade barriers:
  • Nigeria SONCAP certification
  • Saudi SABER certification
• Logistics solution testing:
  • For new routes, recommend sending samples for testing first
  • Reserve 20% additional transportation time

How to choose between self - export and agency export?

Comparison and decision-making can be made from three dimensions:

• Annual export volume threshold:
  • For amounts below $2 million, an agency model is recommended
  • For amounts exceeding $5 million, consider building an in-house team
• Product complexity:
  • Involves3CPrioritize agency models for certified products and anti-dumping categories
• Market concentration:
  • Diversified multi-country orders are suitable for agency models
  • Large-volume single-country orders can be handled directly