enteredExport agent15. Is Self-operated Import/Export Right Mandatory?

16. According to the latest 2025 Foreign Trade Law, professionalExport agent17. service providers must possessForeign Trade Operator Registration Record18. qualifications. The application process includes:

• 19. Submitting registration applications to commerce authorities (completed within 7 working days)
• 20. Simultaneously completing customs registration for import/export goods consignees (3 working days)
• 21. Obtaining electronic port IC cards (upgraded to biometric smart cards starting 2025)

22. A 2024 case where a cross-border e-commerce company had $200,000 worth of goods detained at customs due to using unqualified agents warns us: verifying agentsThe Sea Code.and23. SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) Directory24. status is crucial.

11. Which Products Require Special Licenses?

25. The 2025 implementation of the new Import/Export License Management Catalog focuses on regulated categories including:

• 26. Medical devices: Requires obtaining27. Medical Device Business Filing Certificate
• 28. Chemical products: Must provideHazardous Chemical Business License
  • 29. Highly toxic substances additionally require public security department approval
• 30. Food category: Must holdImporter registration for food products

Special reminder: New in 2025Special transportation permit for lithium batteriesLithium battery products with energy exceeding 100Wh must pass UN38.3 certification.

customs clearanceWhat qualification certificates does the enterprise need?

Compliant customs declaration agents must possess simultaneously:

• Customs declaration entity filing certificate(Issued by the General Administration of Customs)
• Inspection qualification certificate(State Administration for Market Regulation)
• AEO certification(Year 2025 AEO certified enterprises will see 40% improvement in customs clearance efficiency)

It is recommended to give priority to those withMultimodal transport qualificationFor agents, especially those involved in China-Europe freight trains or cross-border land transport, its necessary to confirm theirInternational road transport permitvalidity.

13. What Procedures Are Required for Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments?

Year 2025 State Administration of Foreign Exchange strengthensForeign Trade Enterprise Directory for Foreign Exchange Receipts and Paymentsmanagement, requiring:

• Complete directory registration before first foreign exchange receipt/payment
• Transactions exceeding USD 500,000 require submission ofauthenticity supporting documents
• Cross-border e-commerce enterprises need additionalCross-border payment merchant registration

A clothing export enterprises experience in 2024, where delayed receipt of USD 700,000 payment due to expired foreign exchange directory, highlights the importance of timely registration updates.

Export tax refundWhat documents need to be prepared in advance?

Three core registrations required for compliant tax refund:

• Export tax refund (exemption) registration form(Tax bureau)
• VAT special invoice certification(Must be completed within 90 days after goods export)
• Foreign exchange verification form(Will be fully electronic in 2025)

Key focus: Pilot operation in 2025Intelligent tax - refund systemRequires companies to uploadPacking list imagesandLogistics tracking proof, traditional paper documents will be gradually phased out.