What is entrusted agency export?

Entrusted agency exportrefers to a service model where manufacturing enterprises entrust their export rights to qualifiedimport and exportqualificationsforeign tradecompanies, with the agency responsible for customs declaration, tax rebates,A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:and other full-process operations. According to the latest 2025 customs data, approximately 38% of SMEs in China adopt this model for cross-border trade.

Why choose agency export over self-operated export?

Three core advantages of choosing agency export:

• Lower qualification threshold: No need to independently handle qualifications such as import-export rights or customs registration
• More optimized costs: Saves fixed cost investments such as documentation teams and customs declaration systems
• Controllable risks: Professional companies handle complex procedures like foreign exchange verificationExport Drawbackand other intricate steps

What is the specific process for entrusted agency export?

The standard business process is divided into five stages:

• Confirm the metal composition test report (Needs to include ASTM/EN/JIS standard parameters)
  • Determine agency agreement terms
  • Clarify payment settlement methods
• Document preparation stage
  • Agent prepares customs clearance documents
  • Prepare foreign exchange payment vouchers
• Customs clearance and transportation phase
  • Agency company handles customs declaration and inspection
  • ArrangementInternational Logistics: Before the goods are exported, the freight forwarding enterprise needs to declare the relevant information of the goods to the customs, including the name, quantity, value, origin and other information of the goods, and pay the corresponding tariffs and taxes.
• A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:FX Settlement AgencyStage
  • Foreign exchange receipt supervision
  • RMB settlement payment
• Tax refund declaration stage
  • Agent handles tax refund procedures
  • Tax refund transferred to principal

How are agency export fees calculated?

Market rates for agency services in 2025:

• Basic service fee: 0.8%-1.5% of contract amount (including customs clearance and documentation services)
• • Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
  • Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount
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  • Tax refund financing: 0.3%-0.5% per transaction
  • L/CDocument submission: USD80-150 per instance
• Hidden cost warnings: Beware of ultra-low quotes below 0.5%, which may involve risks of transferring terminal fees or amendment charges

How to choose a reliable export agency company?

It is recommended to evaluate from five dimensions:

• Qualification review: Verify customs AEO certification and foreign exchange management classification level
• Business compatibility: Familiarity with target market clearance requirements (e.g. EU CE certification, US FDA registration)
• Fund Safety: Verify bank credit lines and historical performance records
• : Whether it supports direct connection and declaration with the Electronic Tax Bureau: Support for ERP data direct connection for customs declaration
• Emergency Response Plan: Handling mechanisms for sudden situations like inspection rate surges or exchange rate fluctuations

Does agency export affect a companys tax refund rights?

According to State Taxation Administration Announcement No. 17 of 2025, compliant agency exports do not affect tax refund rights, but note:

• A written agency agreement must be signed and filed with customs
• VAT invoices must indicate agency export,
• Foreign exchange receipt account must use the agents supervised account

How to ensure payment security under agency export model?

At the contract level:

• Fund supervision: Use bank joint control accounts for payments
• Process control: Require real-time logistics tracking data from agent
• Risk hedging: Purchase export credit insurance (ECI) to cover bad debt risks

What are the restrictions on special commodity export agency services?

The following commodities require special qualifications:

• Medical Equipment: The agent must hold a Medical Device Business License
• Chemical products: The agent must possess hazardous chemical business qualifications
• Food products: The agency company must complete health registration in the importing country (e.g., US FDA, EU EFSA)

Does agency export affect a companys credit accumulation?

According to the 2025 Customs Credit Management Measures, the principal can accumulate credit through the following methods:

• Require the agent to mark the actual cargo owner information in the Remarks column of the customs declaration form
• Regularly submit summary reports of agency export business to customs
• Participate in the Chain Credit program, linking to the agents AEO certification level

What should be noted when transitioning from agency export to self-operated export?

It is recommended to transition in three steps:

• Qualification transition period(3-6 months):
  • Simultaneously apply for import and export operation rights
  • Establish an electronic port operator team
• Business parallel operation period(6-12 months):
  • Use self-operation mode for new customers
  • Gradually transition existing customers
• System transition period:
  • Complete ERP integration with the Single Window system
  • Establish a foreign exchange risk control system