1. What kinds of enterprises can carry out輸出代行サービス」?

According to the latest 2025 Foreign Trade Law, a legitimate export agency service provider must simultaneously possess:

• Import and export operation rights(Customs Registration Certificate)
• SAFE registration(Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments Directory for Goods Trade)
• General VAT taxpayer qualification
• Special industries must hold the corresponding qualifications (e.g., medical devices require an operating filing certificate).

2. What are the basic prerequisites for export agency services?

Both parties to the cooperation must jointly meet the following basic conditions:

• The client must provide:
  • Valid business license and legal representative identification
  • Product compliance documents (test reports, certificates of origin, etc.)
  • Complete trade documents (contract, invoice, packing list)
• The agent shall provide:
  • 輸出通関Operations team (at least 3 licensed customs declarers)
  • Foreign Exchange Risk Management Plan
  • Logistics tracking system integration capability

III. What items are typically included in agency fees?

2025 Industry Standard Service Fee Structure (Example Based on a Cargo Value of USD 1 Million):

• Base service fee: 0.8%–1.2% (depending on product complexity)
• Customs clearance and inspection fee: USD 300–800 per shipment
• Documentation handling fee: USD 50–150 per set
• Tax refund financing interest (optional): LPR + 1.5%–3%
• Special Note: The seven administrative fees abolished by the General Administration of Customs in 2024 must not be shifted onto enterprises.

IV. What clauses must be explicitly stipulated in an agency contract?

In accordance with the guiding typical cases issued by the Supreme People's Court in 2023, it is recommended to focus on:

• Time node for the transfer of ownership of the goods
• Foreign Exchange Receipt and Payment Risk-Sharing Mechanism
• Dispute Resolution Clause (It is recommended to stipulate the jurisdiction of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission)
• Intellectual Property Warranty Clause
• Force Majeure Identification Criteria (specific circumstances must be listed)

V. What essential documents must be prepared for the customs clearance process?

After the customs authority fully implements electronic documentation in 2025, it must be ensured that:

• Digital Commercial Invoice (UN/CEFACT-compliant)
• Electronic packing list (including 3D cargo schematic)
• Product traceability QR code (mandatory for certain items)
• Electronic Customs Declaration Authorization Agreement (requires the legal representative's digital signature)

6. How can I verify an agent’s genuine credentials?

It is recommended to cross-verify through the three official channels:

• Query the customs registration code on the GACC official website's "Enterprise Credit Publicity System"
• SAFE's "Foreign Exchange Monitoring System for Goods Trade" verification of directory status
• Confirm the validity of the IC card through the "Enterprise Qualification Inquiry" module in the e-Port system

7. Under what circumstances will the agency cooperation be terminated?

According to statistics on foreign trade dispute cases over the past three years, the main risk points include:

• Three consecutive instances where the customs declaration error rate exceeds the AEO certification standard (≤3%)
• Foreign exchange receipt overdue by more than 30 days beyond the contractual payment term
• Unauthorized use of high-risk settlement methods such as buyer's credit
• Violation of the export control list (e.g., exporting dual-use items without a license)

VIII. What special attention should be paid to exports in emerging markets?

For emerging markets such as ASEAN and Africa, it is recommended to confirm that the agent possesses:

• RCEP Rules of Origin Expert Team
• Experience in Obtaining Halal Certification in Islamic Countries
• Localized customs clearance partner network
• Cross-border RMB settlement channel

9. How to evaluate an agent’s comprehensive service capabilities?

It is recommended to adopt a 4-dimensional evaluation system:

• Response speed: 24-hour emergency response mechanism
• Risk control：Credit Insurance Coverage
• Technical Support: ERP System Integration Capability
• Industry Experience: Export Cases of Similar Products

10. What impact will the 2025 new policy have on agency exports?

Focus on the three major policy changes:

• 輸出稅還付「ペーパーレス＋即時払い戻し」の全國展開
• Customs declaration elements now include a new carbon emissions data field
• 外貨管理局の「ダブルランダム」査察比率が15％に引き上げられる
• It is recommended to require the agent to provide a Policy Compatibility Assessment Report.