12.6% ofagents still have expired qualifications or incomplete registrationExport Representation. Such agents may cause:Goods detained by customs causing delays
Customs registration certificateIndustry certificationand, and verify their AEO certification status through the Single Window system.II. What hidden risks can unclear contract terms create?
over the past 3 years,foreign trade68% of agency export disputes stemmed from contract loopholes, with special attention to:Unclear division of responsibilities
Contracts must explicitly specifyINCOTERMS 2025 trade termsapplicable clauses and dispute resolution methods.
A 2024 case reported by a provincial commerce department showed an agentmisappropriated client funds causing 20 million yuan losses. Key precautions:
It is recommended to adoptThird-party escrow accounts, requiring agents to purchasecredit insurance, with payment documents subject to legal review by both parties.
In a 2025 special campaign by the State Taxation Administration,27 export companies were penalized for agent-related tax violations, focusing on:
Recommend monthly verification ofexport tax rebate progress reports, requiring agents to provideoriginal tax clearance certificates, with regular tax health checks.
A listed companys 2024 case involving agentUnauthorized handling of goods worth $5 millionLeading to litigation, must be prevented:
It is recommended to adoptBlockchain logistics tracking system, requiring agents to provideCargo ownership control guarantee letter, and purchase transportation insurance.
(Note: Data in this article comes from official sources such as the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration. Specific case details have been anonymized. It is recommended that enterprises conduct due diligence through professional agencies when selecting export agency services.)
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