1.Export agentWhat basic qualifications are required?

According to the latest international trade regulatory requirements for 2025, compliant export agents must hold:

• Business License(The business scope must include "goods"Import and export"or" acting as an import/export agent"
• YesForeign tradeForeign Trade Operator Registration Form(The Ministry of Commerce registration number can be verified online.)
• Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate(H.S. Code 10 digits, valid indefinitely)
• Registration of Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments Enterprises List(Foreign Exchange Administration Class A Enterprise Certification)
• Tax registration andExport tax rebatequalification approved by the Ministry of Commerce(With qualification as a general VAT taxpayer)

2. What additional qualifications are required for the export of special commodities?

For specific industry products, the agent must additionally obtain:

• Food category: Export Food Production Enterprise Registration Certificate, HACCP Certification
• Medical devices: Medical Device Business License, CE/FDA Certification Service Qualification
• Dangerous goods: Hazardous Materials Transportation Qualification Certificate, MSDS Professional Compilation Capability
• Textiles: OEKO-TEX Eco-Textile Certification Service Channel

3. How to Verify the Authenticity of an Export Agent's Qualifications?

It is recommended to verify through the following methods:

• LoginThe National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity SystemVerify business license
• In theOfficial website of the General Administration of Customs of ChinaQuery the registration information of customs declaration entities
• (Pay attention to the completeness of declaration elements)Foreign Exchange Administration Classification Level CertificateOriginal copy
• On-site inspection agencyWorkplaceandOperation team

IV. What are the 5 major risk points to consider when selecting an export agent?

• Contract traps: Pay attention to the logistics liability division clause.
• Qualification expired: Verify the validity period of the certificate (e.g., ISO 9001 requires annual review).
• Foreign exchange risk: ConfirmA complete export agency agreement should be attached with:Path Compliance
• Tax joint and several liability: Clarify the responsibility for issuing VAT invoices
• Intellectual property rights: Request for brand authorization verification service

V. What new qualification requirements will be added in 2025?

According to the latest "Cross-Border Trade Facilitation Regulations," export agents must additionally include:

• The certification rate of electronic port IC card operators is 100%.
• RCEPCertificate of OriginProfessional Certification for Claimants
• Security Assessment Filing for Cross-Border Data Transfer (when involving cross-border data transmission)
• Cross-border e-commerceOperation qualification for clearance modes 9610/9710/9810

6. How to Identify Common Cases of Qualification Fraud?

• PS modify the validity period: Compare with the format sample on the official website of the issuing authority.
• Affiliation qualification: Request for submission of social insurance payment records to verify employment status.
• Expired certificate: Key inspection of customs annual report submission records
• False authentication: Cross-border authentication requires providing the verification code from the foreign institution.

7. What consequences may arise from dealing with agents lacking complete qualifications?

Customs statistics from the past three years indicate that trade incidents caused by agency qualification issues include:

• 38% of export tax rebate delay cases
• 25% of the cargo was stranded at the port.
• 17% of foreign exchange earningsForeign exchange settlementViolation Penalties
• 9% joint liability for intellectual property infringement