Does the company have legal business qualifications?Export agentAccording to the latest 2025 General Administration of Customs public information, formal

companies must holdExport agentAdvanced CertificationCustomsAEO. Clients are recommended to verify qualifications through the following methods:andRecord - filing certificate of international freight forwarderLog in to the China International Trade Single Window to check enterprise certification status

• Log in to the "China International Trade Single Window" to check the enterprise certification status.
• Verify whether the business license scope includes import and export agency items
• Check whether the business scope of the business license includes the item of "import and export agency".

3. Does the fee structure align with market conditions?

. Lotus Leaf Companys standard service list includes:End to End SolutionDocument pre-review

• Basic Services
  • HS code classification andcustoms clearanceCertificate of origin application (including
  • new version certificates)The RCEPNew Version Certificate)
  • Export tax refundDocument Hosting
• Value Added Services
  • Cross-border Compliance Risk Assessment (Referencing INCOTERMS 2025 Edition)
  • Special Industry Solutions (Medical Devices/Dangerous Goods, etc.)
  • Digital Customs System Integration

4. How capable is it in dealing with international trade barriers?

According to the 2025 foreign trade service market research, export agency fee models are mainly divided into:

• Charging by ticket: Basic customs clearance service fee per shipment: 800-1500 RMB
• Annual service package: Suitable for high-frequency clients with over 20 shipments monthly
• Commission-based Model: Applicable to bulk trade (0.5%-1.2% of cargo value)

Special attention is neededHidden costs: Such as expedited customs clearance fees (under 2025 new regulations, maximum 200% of base fee), return shipment processing deposits, etc.

5. How to verify market reputation and industry recognition?

Against the backdrop of rising global trade protectionism in 2025, key considerations include:

• Whether real-time updatedGlobal Trade Compliance Database is established
• Experience handling anti-dumping investigations (require successful cases from past 3 years)
• Concrete solutions for EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

6. Does digital service reach industry-leading levels?

It is recommended to verify through three dimensions:

• Official Certification: Inclusion in China Chamber of International Commerces 2025 Recommended Service Provider List
• Industry Awards: Check whether authoritative awards such as "Top 10 AEO Enterprises of the Year" have been received.
• Client Reviews: Request real service cases from peer clients (verify NDA desensitized information)

7. What risks may arise from improper selection?

2025 technical standards for premium agency firms should include:

• Direct integration with General Administration of CustomsReal-time Customs Status Tracking System
• Multilingual Intelligent Document Generation System
• Blockchain-based Trade Finance Platform Integration Capability

1. Lotus Leaf

According to 2025 foreign trade dispute case big data analysis, beware of these risks:

• Classification errors leading toCustoms Administrative Penalties(Up to 30% of cargo value)
• Tax refund document defects causingTax inspection risk
• Logistics coordination failures resulting inShipping Schedule Breach Compensation