4I. I. Which sub - field of modern service industries does the import and export agency belong to?

46. According to the47. Classification of National Economic Industries (GB/T 4754 - 2025),48. issued by the National Bureau of Statistics, the import and export agency service clearly belongs to:

• 49. Major category: L Leasing and business services
• 50. Intermediate category: 72 Business services
• Sub - category: 727 Supply Chain Management Services

In actual business, this industry is more commonly referred to asIntegrated Foreign Trade Service Industry, which is an important part of producer services. Its core value lies in providing enterprises withFull - chain international trade solutions, covering key links from customs declaration and inspection, international transportation to foreign exchange settlement.

4II. II. What are the main business scopes of the import and export agency industry?

In the latest revision of theMeasures for the Administration of Consignors and Consignees of Import and Export Goodsby the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the business boundaries of agency service providers are clearly defined:

• Customs Clearance Service Category:
  • HS Code Classification and Pre - classification Services
  • Application for Certificate of Origin (including under free trade agreements such as RCEP)
  • ATA Carnet processing
• Logistics Service Category:
  • Design of International Transportation Plans (adaptation of trade terms such as EXW/FOB/CIF)
  • Handling of special qualifications for dangerous goods transportation
  • Cross - border e - commerce logistics customs clearance
• Document Service Category:
  • Preparation and review of documents under letter of credit
  • Handling of documents certified by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
  • Compliance review of technical documents for EU CE certification

4III. III. What are the significant characteristics of the import and export agency industry?

Based on 20 years of industry observation, this industry presents three core characteristics:

• High professional threshold: It is necessary to master regulatory policies of customs, taxation, foreign exchange, commodity inspection, etc. simultaneously
• Long service chain: Full - process management from factory pickup to overseas warehouse distribution
• High policy sensitivity: It is necessary to track policy changes in real - time, such as the new EU battery regulations in 2025

4IV. IV. What are the core advantages for enterprises to choose the import and export agency service?

Illustrated by the actual case of an electronic component export enterprise:

• Reduce financial pressure: The agency - advanced - duty - payment model saves 30% of working capital occupation
• Avoid compliance risks: Professional classification avoids administrative penalties caused by incorrect HS code declaration
• Improve customs clearance efficiency: AEO - certified service providers enjoy priority customs inspection treatment
• Integrate supply chain resources: Connect with ports and shipping companies to ensure priority shipping space

4V. V. How to choose a compliant import and export agency service provider?

According to the latestRating Standards for Integrated Foreign Trade Service Enterprisesannounced by the Ministry of Commerce in 2025, it is recommended to focus on:

• Whether it holds the AEO advanced certification qualification of the customs
• Whether it has the Class A qualification for classified management by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
• Whether it has successful cases of dealing with technical barriers in the target market (such as US FDA certification)
• Whether it is equipped with an international trade compliance management (ICP) system