Self-operated?Export Agency?What qualifications are required?

According to the latest 2025 "Customs?Import/export?"Measures for the Registration and Administration of Consignors and Consignees of Goods," enterprises are required to prepare:

• Agency export agreement (original)Business License (original and duplicate copies, must include import and export operation rights)
• Qualification Certificate:Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate, Foreign Exchange Administration Registration Certificate
• Special Requirements:
  • Medical DevicesThe category requires CFDA certification.
  • Food products require a sanitary certificate from the importing country.

How to optimize the customs declaration document processing workflow?

It is recommended to adoptThree-Stage Progressive Management Method:

• Preliminary preparation phase: Establish a standardized template library (including 15 commonly used HS code templates).
• Declaration phase: Implement a dual verification mechanism (dual confirmation by business and legal teams).
• Follow-up Management: Electronic Archiving System (Compliant with Customs' 7-Year Traceability Requirement)

What items are included in the customs declaration fees for 2025?

Typical fee structure includes:

• Fixed Fees: Document Handling Fee (200-500 RMB per shipment)
• Variable Expenses: Customs Inspection Service Fee (charged based on actual occurrence)
• Special Reminder: Starting from 2023, an additional Carbon Border Tax Declaration Service Fee (0.15% of the cargo value) will be applied.

How to avoid the risk of customs classification disputes?

It is recommended to implementFour-step Risk Prevention and Control Mechanism:

• Pre-classification application (to be submitted at least 20 working days in advance)
• Third-party professional institution verification (recommended international institutions such as SGS, BV)
• Establish a historical declaration database (it is recommended to retain samples of over 200 declarations from the past three years).
• Regularly participate in customs classification training (no less than 16 hours annually).

Global LogisticsHow to control costs in the process?

Recommended for adoption in 2025Mixed transportation solution:

• ?Ocean shipping?: Accounts for 60% (bulk cargo above 20GP)
• ?Air freight?: 25% (high-value/urgent cargo)
• China-Europe Railway Express: Accounting for 15% (for the Russian and Eastern European markets)

What should I do if my goods are subject to customs inspection?

Recommended for executionThree-level emergency response mechanism:

• Routine inspection: Supplementary documents to be provided within 48 hours.
• Key inspection: Engage the legal team for intervention (response required within 72 hours).
• Anti-smuggling investigation: Immediately suspend the relevant business line and cooperate with the special audit.

?Tax Refund?What are the new changes in operations?

The major policy adjustments for 2025 include:

• Upgrade of the Electronic Tax Refund System (Requires the Use of the Golden Tax Phase IV Dedicated Interface)
• The tax refund cycle has been shortened to 45 working days (previously 60-90 days).
• Newly added green product tax refund additional deduction policy (?New Energy?The tax rebate rate for such products has been increased by 3%.

How to Choose a Reliable Self-Operated Export Agent?

It is recommended to evaluate six dimensions:

• Customs credit rating (Priority given to Class AA enterprises)
• Industry Practical Cases (3 or more successful cases in the same category)
• Risk compensation mechanism (it is recommended to purchase liability insurance of over 10 million yuan).
• Information system (must have the capability to directly connect with the Single Window)
• Service response speed (2-hour on-site commitment for emergencies)
• Compliance training system (providing at least 12 policy interpretations annually)

?E-commerce?What are the differences compared to traditional trade customs declaration?

The main differences are reflected in three aspects:

• Declaration method:
  • Cross-border e-commerce: list verification and release (single transaction amount ≤ RMB 5,000)
  • Traditional Trade: Customs Declaration for Each Transaction
• Tax Policy:
  • Cross-border e-commerce: comprehensive tax (tariff + VAT + consumption tax)
  • Traditional Trade: Itemized Taxation
• Logistics supervision:
  • Cross-border e-commerce: Must connect to the General Administration of Customs cross-border system
  • Traditional trade: Regular manifest declaration is sufficient.?