1. Can I directly contact a freight forwarder for shipping without export qualifications?

According to the latest 2025 "Customs Law" regulations,Customs DeclarationMust be performed by qualifiedImport and exportEnterprises without qualifications are required to declare. Independent entrustment of freight forwarders by unqualified enterprises carries the following risks:

• The customs declaration entity is illegitimate and may face cargo detention.
• Unable to processTax Refund, a 13% VAT refund loss
• A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:Channels are restricted, which may trigger foreign exchange regulation.

2. FormalExport AgencyWhat services are included?

CompliantForeign tradeThe agency shall provideEnd-to-End Services:

• Export document processing
  • Preparation of customs declaration documents (packing list, invoice, contract)
  • Certificate of OriginApplication
  • Handling of commodity inspection documents
• Fund Settlement Service
  • Foreign Exchange ReceiptsForeign exchange settlement
  • Advance payment for export tax rebate
• Logistics customs clearance support
  • Booking and shipping arrangements
  • Export customs declaration.

III. What are the hidden costs of export agency services?

Taking the 2025 agency fee standards in the Yangtze River Delta region as an example:

• Basic service fee: 0.8%-1.5% of goods value
• Financing cost: 1.2% per month of the tax refund amount
• Documentation fee: 200-500 yuan per ticket
• Additional charges for special requirements:
  • L/CDocument Submission: Starting from 800 RMB
  • Embassy Authentication: According to the fee standards of the embassy/consulate

IV. How to Avoid Legal Risks in Agency Export?

Must signTri-Party Agency AgreementUnclear division of responsibilities

• Clearly define the nature of the agency relationship.
• Payment Path Clause for Goods Payment
• Intellectual Property Guarantee Clause
• Agreement on the jurisdiction of dispute resolution

Court cases from a certain region in 2023 indicate: In disputes over unauthorized export agency without standardized agreements, the manufacturing enterprise bears joint liability.

V.E-commerceCan models replace traditional agents?

Under the 2025 cross-border e-commerce regulatory policy, the following options are available:

• Cross-border e-commerce B2B direct export (Model 9710)
  • Applicable to enterprises with an annual export volume exceeding 5 million.
  • Registration is required in the comprehensive pilot zone.
• Market Procurement Trade (1039 Model)
  • Applicable for single tickets below USD 150,000.
  • VAT-exempt invoice

6. How to handle tax compliance for export agency?

Key Tax Points to Note:

• The agency company needs to issue an agency service invoice.
• The flow of goods invoices must comply with the principle of "three flows in one."
• Foreign exchange verification form and customs declaration form association matching
• By 2025, the electronic tax bureau has fully digitized the entire export tax refund process online.

It is recommended that enterprises without export qualifications base their decisions onCargo type,Export frequency,Cost budgetChoose the appropriate method. For enterprises with an annual export volume exceeding 20 million, it is recommended to directly apply for import and export rights. Specific policy details can be consulted with the local commerce department or professional trade consultants.