Which enterprises need to apply forExport Representationrights?

Enterprises requiring export agency services are mainly divided into three categories:Manufacturing enterprises(without self-operationimport and exportrights),trading companies(with restricted business scope) andCross-border E-commerceEnterprise(requiring professional customs clearance services). According to the latest regulations of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the following situations must apply for export agency rights:

• Exporting products not manufactured by the enterprise itself
• Involving specially regulated goods (such as dangerous goods,Medical EquipmentTrade dispute settlement mechanisms
• single shipment value exceeding 500,000 RMB for entrusted exports

What are the changes in the requirements for applying for export agency rights in 2025?

Compared with the 2023 policy, the 2025 export agency rights application adds two new requirements:

• Electronic data filing systemaccess verification
  • Data interface testing must be completed through the international trade single window
  • Provide 3 consecutive months of real business simulation data
• Trade compliance specialistqualification certification
  • At least 2 personnel holding MOFCOM-certified International Trade Compliance Officer qualifications
  • Must provide personnel social security payment certificates and qualification certificates

What materials need to be prepared for applying for export agency rights?

According to the latest 2025 application guidelines, the required materials list includes:

• Duplicate of the enterprises business license (must include import/export business scope)
• Certificate of Recordation of Customs Declaration Entity
• Bank Credit Line Certificate (not less than RMB 5 million)
• Warehouse Facility Ownership Certificate or Lease Agreement
• Electronic Port IC Card and Operator Card
• Tax Payment Certificates for the Last Two Years (excluding newly established enterprises)

How long is the approval cycle for export agency rights?

The 2025 approval process has been optimized toThree phases:

• Document Pre-review Phase (5 working days)
• On-site Inspection Phase (10 working days)
  • Focus on verifying warehouse management systems and risk control mechanisms
• Final Approval and Certification Phase (3 working days)

Under special circumstances (e.g., involving sensitive goods agency), the approval time may be extended to 45 working days.

How to choose compliant export agency service providers?

It is recommended to evaluate agency service provider qualifications from the following dimensions:

• ViewCustoms AEO certificationGrade (recommended to choose Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• ConfirmBusiness Coverage(Special Supervision Zones/Special Goods Qualifications)
• VerificationFund Supervision AccountWhether independently established
• (Pay attention to the completeness of declaration elements)Electronic Customs Declaration TracesQuery Permissions

How are export agency service fees calculated?

The 2025 agency service fee structure mainly consists of:

• Basic Service Fee (charged at 0.6%-1.2% of cargo value)
• Document Processing Fee (RMB 200-500 per shipment)
• Fund Supervision Fee (0.15% per transaction)
• Special Service Surcharge
  • Expedited Customs Declaration: RMB 500 per shipment
  • Special Packaging: Charged at 1.5 times the actual cost

What are the risk points to pay attention to in export agency business?

According to the Measures for the Administration of Value - Added Tax on Cross - border Taxable Activities in 2025foreign tradeCompliance White Paper, special attention required:

• Strict ReviewFinal user statement(Preventing export of sensitive goods)
• EstablishDouble - verification mechanism(HS Code consistency with customs declaration)
• RetainComplete communication records(including emails, chat logs, etc.)
• PurchaseAgent liability insurance(Recommended coverage not less than 20 million yuan)