The 5 Bloody Truths about Export Right Agency

Mr. Zhang recently received an overseas order, but was required to submit 5 additional documents when handling the export right; Ms. Li's agency company suddenly lost contact, resulting in goods worth millions of yuan being stranded at the port... Export right agency seems simple, but actually hides many secrets. Today, let's lift the veil of this "mysterious business".

According to the data of the General Administration of Customs, 67% of the newly registered foreign trade enterprises in 2023 chose agency services. The handling of export rights involves 8 links such as customs record, electronic port card, and registration with the Foreign Exchange Administration Bureau. Professional institutions like Zhongshitong can help enterprises save more than 40% of the time cost.

• Time Cost: It takes an average of 23 working days to handle it by oneself
• Hidden Risks: 82% of the enterprises were returned due to material problems
• Follow-up Services: Sudden needs such as amendment of customs declaration forms

Truly high-quality agency services should provide full-chain support like a "foreign trade butler":

• Preliminary Review System: Identify the compliance of materials such as business licenses and account opening licenses in advance
• Progress Visualization
• Emergency Channel: Handle special needs such as urgent record

Ms. Wang once encountered the low-price trap of "980 yuan for everything", and finally paid an additional 6800 yuan for the urgent fee. Please note:

• ❌ Do not provide written service agreements
• ❌ Promise "100% Pass" (there is no absolute guarantee in the compliance process)
• ❌ Refuse to show successful cases

It is recommended to adopt the "three-dimensional verification method":

1. Check Qualifications: Confirm the customs declaration and inspection qualifications with customs record
2. Verify Cases: Request to view the service records of the same industry
3. Test Responses: Intentionally raise unpopular questions to test professionalism

The account manager of Zhongshitong mentioned that enterprises with an annual export volume of less than 5 million yuan are more suitable for the "basic package", while high-frequency exporters need a full set of services including document preliminary review and customs affairs consultation. You may as well leave your industry and business scale in the comment area to get customized suggestions.

The road of foreign trade starts from the first step. When you encounter questions during the process of handling export rights, will you choose to explore alone or rely on professional forces? This choice may determine your overseas efficiency in the next 3 years.