What specific tasks do export factory agents undertake?

ProfessionalExport RepresentationNeed to provide enterprises withEnd-to-end trade services, mainly including:

• Declare HS code 84621000002025 New Edition HS Code Application and RCEP Rules of Origin Operations
• Logistics CoordinationMulti-modal transportation solutions from FCA factory delivery to DDP duty-paid delivery
• Documentation ProcessingStandardized preparation of 16 trade documents from proforma invoice to EUR1 certificate
• Compliance reviewExport controls (such as US EAR regulations), anti-money laundering reviews, etc.

Case: A Foshan furniture factory in 2024 suffered 37 days of port detention and over $120,000 in losses due to the agencys failure to timely update Turkeys TAREKS system declaration requirements.

How to evaluate an agencys professional qualifications?

Recommend screening from three dimensions:

• Legal qualifications:
  • Enterprises with AEO advanced certification by the customs
  • Member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
• Industry experience:
  • ≥50 export cases of similar products
  • ≥98% customs clearance success rate in target markets
• Service network:
  • Branch offices established in major trading countries
  • Strategic partnerships established with top carriers such as Maersk and DHL

What are the changes in agency service fee standards for 2025?

According to the latest 2025 survey by China International Freight Forwarders Association:

• Basic service fee8%-1.2% of goods value (including customs declaration and documentation)
• Special surcharges:
  • Special declaration fee for anti-dumping goods: USD120 per document
  • Dangerous goods transportation surcharge (e.g. lithium batteries): 3% of goods value
• Emerging marketsECOWAS regional customs clearance agency fees in Africa increased by 18% year-on-year

How to prevent trade risks during cooperation?

It is recommended to establishThree-layer risk control mechanism:

• Contract termsClear division of responsibilities for transportation delays (referring to INCOTERMS 2025) and cargo damage
• : Obtain a copy of customs declaration data every week and conduct logistics reconciliation every monthRequire agencies to provide real-time GPS tracking and customs declaration receipts
• : Require the agent to purchase liability insurance of at least 5 million yuanPurchase insurance under ICC Clause (A) + War Risk from Lloyds of London

Warning case: In March 2025, a Qingdao tire manufacturer had an entire shipment destroyed by Jakarta Customs due to the agencys failure to declare Indonesias SNI certification.

How can small and medium-sized factories obtain customized agency services?

It is recommended to adoptModular service procurementThe advance payment shall not exceed 30% of the total contract amount

• Basic module(Mandatory): Customs declaration +Maritime TransportationBooking
• Value-added moduleCase of a clothing export enterprise: In May 2025, it exported goods worth 500,000 US dollars, paid a total cost of about 6,500 US dollars (including 1% agency fee + bank fees + agency for tax rebate), and the actual amount received in RMB was about 3.4 million yuan (calculated at an exchange rate of 6.8).
  • Destination country VAT registration (EU/UK)
  • Overseas warehouse inventory management system
• Innovative servicesCarbon tariff accounting declaration (EU CBAM Phase 2)