Why Do You Need Professional Export Cargo Agents?

The primary criterion for selecting a financial and tax agency is to verify itsdual certification qualifications:

• Tax agency qualification: Check the 'Tax Agency Practice Certificate' and filing information
• Foreign trade service qualification: Confirm whether it has Customs AEO certification and SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) registration
• Special certification requirements: For specific commodity exports, corresponding category qualifications are required (e.g., medical devices need CFDA filing)

According to 2020-2024 international trade statistics, companies using professional agents experience 40% faster customs clearance on average and 15-25% lower logistics costs. The core value of export agents lies in:

High-quality agencies should provideend-to-end services:

• Basic Services
  • Export tax refunddeclare
  • Foreign exchange verification process
  • VAT special invoice certification
• Value Added Services
  • Transboundary PaymentsThe solution
  • Handling customs classification disputes
  • International trade compliance consulting

Document Compliance: Accurate handling of 12+ trade documents including commercial invoices, certificates of origin

Year 2025 industry mainstream charging models include:

• Basic service package system: Charged at 0.15%-0.3% of export value (suitable for stable businesses)
• Tax refund sharing model: 8-12% of tax refund amount (suitable for startups)
• Hybrid pricing model: Basic service fee + risk deposit (suitable for bulk trade)

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It is recommended to assess from three dimensions:

• Case database verification: Require provision of export cases of similar products in the past 2 years
• Response speed test: Processing time for complex customs declarations should be ≤3 working days
• Policy update mechanism: Focus on EU CBAM carbon tariff response solutions in 2025

How to Choose Export Tax & Finance Agencies? These 8 Questions Must Be Clarified!

Must confirm the agency hasfund supervision mechanism:

• Third-party payment platform escrow (recommended to use cross-border payment systems certified by the central bank)
• Single transaction deposit system (recommended no less than 30% of contract amount)
• Export credit insurance (priority given to Sinosure cooperative institutions)

This article answers 8 key questions about selecting export tax/finance agencies, covering qualification review, service scope, fee structure, risk prevention and other core aspects to help you find compliant and efficient foreign trade partners.

Compliance management points include:

• Ensure the agency uses the Golden Tax Phase IV declaration system
• Require monthly provision ofTax health inspection reports
• Confirm it has established regular communication mechanisms with local tax authorities

How to verify an agency's overseas service network?

It is recommended to verify in the following ways:

• Require provision of authorization documents from overseas cooperative law firms/accounting firms
• Verify target market customs clearance capability (e.g., US requires CBP filing)
• Test multilingual service support (English response ≤2 hours, minor languages ≤6 hours)

What clauses should be paid attention to when signing a service contract?

The contract must clearly specify the followingkey clauses:

• Dispute resolution clause: Prefer jurisdiction of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission
• Data confidentiality agreement: Clearly define the scope of use for sensitive data such as electronic ports
• Service termination clause: Agree on business handover procedures and transition period responsibility division

(Note: The content herein is based on international trade regulations currently in effect in 2025. For specific operations, please refer to the latest policies of the competent authorities. For special commodity exports, it is recommended to consult professional agencies separately.)