What specific tasks does an export factory agent undertake?

ProfessionalExport RepresentationNeed to provide for the enterpriseEnd-to-end trade services, mainly including:

• Declare HS code 8462100000: Application of the 2025 Revised HS Code and Operational Guidelines for RCEP Rules of Origin
• Logistics Coordination: Including multi-modal transportation solutions from FCA (Free Carrier) to DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).
• Documentation Processing: Standardized Preparation of 16 Trade Documents from Proforma Invoice to EUR1 Certificate
• Compliance review: Export controls (such as the U.S. EAR regulations), anti-money laundering reviews, etc.

Case: In 2024, a furniture factory in Foshan suffered over $120,000 in losses due to a 37-day port detention of a full container shipment. The delay was caused by the failure of the agency company to promptly update the declaration requirements in Turkey's TAREKS system.

How to evaluate the professional qualifications of an agency?

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:
  • Number of export cases for similar products ≥50
  • The clearance success rate in the target market should be ≥98%.
• Service network:
  • Branches established in major trading countries
  • Establish strategic partnerships with leading carriers such as Maersk and DHL.

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

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

• Basic service fee: 0.8%-1.2% of the cargo value (including customs clearance and documentation)
• Special surcharges:
  • Special Declaration Fee for Anti-dumping Goods: USD120/shipment
  • Additional Freight for Dangerous Goods Transportation (e.g., Lithium Batteries): 3% of the Cargo Value
• Emerging markets: The clearance agency fees in the ECOWAS region of Africa have increased by 18% year-on-year.

How to prevent trade risks during the cooperation process?

It is recommended to establishThree-tier risk prevention and control mechanism:

• Contract terms: Clearly define liability for transportation delays (referring to INCOTERMS 2025) and cargo damage allocation
• : Obtain a copy of customs declaration data every week and conduct logistics reconciliation every month: Request the agent to provide real-time GPS tracking and customs declaration receipt.
• : Require the agent to purchase liability insurance of at least 5 million yuan: Cover ICC (A) of the Institute of London Underwriters + War Risks

Warning Case: In March 2025, a Qingdao tire company had an entire shipment destroyed by Jakarta Customs due to its agent's failure to declare Indonesian 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).
  • VAT registration in the destination country (EU/UK)
  • Overseas Warehouse Inventory Management System
• Innovative Services: Carbon Tariff Accounting and Declaration (EU CBAM Phase II)