What isExport agentProof? Why is it necessary to conduct a qualification verification?

Export agentThe certificate is an essential qualification document for international freight forwarding enterprises engaged in import and export business, mainly including:

• Recordation Form of International Freight Forwarding Enterprises
• Record-filing Form for Foreign Trade Operators
• CustomsAEOCertification (Optional)

In 2025, data from the General Administration of Customs showed that the number of customs clearance delays caused by agency qualification issues increased by 17% year - on - year. Qualification verification can effectively avoid:

• The risk of goods being detained by the customs
• Loss of tax refund eligibility
• It is difficult to provide evidence in trade disputes

What are the latest query channels for 2025?

Official Verification System:

• China International Trade Single Window (Updated to 2025 Version)
  • Login portal: www.singlewindow.cn
  • Select the "Enterprise Qualification" inquiry module.
• Enterprise Credit Management System of the General Administration of Customs
  • Support real - time verification of AEO certification status

Third - party verification tools:

• Tianyancha Professional Edition (The function of verifying export agency qualifications was added in 2025)
• Qichacha Special Inquiry for Customs Filing

Teach you to verify the agent qualifications step by step

Case Demonstration:Verify Shanghai XXInternational logisticsCompany Qualifications

1. Log in to the single window → Enter the enterprise name / unified social credit code
2. Verify the filing information:
   • The filing status shows "valid".
   • The filing scope includes "import and export agency".
3. Cross - Validation:
   • Compare the business scope stated in the business license
   • Check the validity period of the HS Code

Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions

Question 1:What should I do if the system shows "The enterprise is not registered"?

• Terminate the cooperation immediately
• Report to the local commercial department (Reporting hotline: 12335)

Question 2:Is the electronic certificate inconsistent with the paper document?

• Subject to the data in the system of the General Administration of Customs
• Require the agent to provide a system screenshot and affix an official seal

Three major risk points that must be noted

• Validity Period Trap:Since 2025, the new regulations require that the agency qualifications be renewed annually.
• Geographical Restrictions:Some qualifications are only applicable to specific ports.
• Joint liability:Irregular operations by agents may lead to a downgrade of the credit of the cargo owner enterprise

How to verify international cooperation projects?

For agents involved in cross - border multimodal transport, additional verification is required:

• FIATA Membership Qualification (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)
• IATA Certification (International Air Transport Association)
• Business registration certificate of the local country (such as the FF registration number in the United States)

Specifically reminded:The Measures for the Administration of Cross - border Trade Service Providers newly implemented in 2025 stipulates that agent enterprises must present complete qualification certification documents to customers before cooperation.