Import and export trade agency refers to a professional company with AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification from customs, representing enterprises to completecustoms declaration, inspection, foreign exchange verification, and tax refund declarationand other full-processforeign tradeoperational services. Compared to self-operated import and export, the agency model can help enterprises:
Modern foreign trade agencies have evolved from basic customs declaration services tofull-chain solutions:
Recommend evaluating agency qualifications through three dimensions:
Pay special attention to verifying the agencysactual service cases, requesting clearance records of similar goods over the past three years. Beware of false claims like 100% inspection-free - reputable agencies should provide reasonable expectations based on historical data.
Beyond basic agency fees (typically 0.5%-1.5% of cargo value), pay special attention to:
It is recommended to adoptTiered pricing contracts, clearly specifying basic service packages and value-added service breakdowns. Quality agencies provide fee simulation calculators for online overall cost estimation.
Three major policy trends requiring attention this year:
Professional agencies should proactively providepolicy adaptation servicesIncluding regulatory interpretation sessions and compliance transformation plans. It is recommended to verify the quality of regulatory update briefings provided by agents on a monthly basis.
When switching business models, enterprises need to make three preparations:
Special attentionDual management during the transition periodIt is recommended to set up a 6-month parallel period where original customs personnel and agency companies jointly handle declaration matters to ensure business continuity.
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