Latest 2025 General Administration of Customs data shows that nationwide,

12.6% ofagents still have expired qualifications or incomplete registrationExport Representation. Such agents may cause:Goods detained by customs causing delays

• Failure to normally process
• Enterprises bearing joint legal liabilityExport Drawback
• It is recommended to require agents to provide

Customs registration certificateIndustry certificationand, and verify their AEO certification status through the Single Window system.II. What hidden risks can unclear contract terms create?

In arbitration cases

over the past 3 years,foreign trade68% of agency export disputes stemmed from contract loopholes, with special attention to:Unclear division of responsibilities

• Liability for customs declaration errors
  • Exchange rate fluctuation risk allocation
  • Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risk Bearing
• Unclear payment terms
  • Agreed prepayment ratio
  • Final payment timeline

Contracts must explicitly specifyINCOTERMS 2025 trade termsapplicable clauses and dispute resolution methods.

What security risks exist in payment settlement?

A 2024 case reported by a provincial commerce department showed an agentmisappropriated client funds causing 20 million yuan losses. Key precautions:

• Lack of account supervision enabling fund misappropriation
• Foreign exchange risks in currency-controlled countries
• L/CSoft clause fraud

It is recommended to adoptThird-party escrow accounts, requiring agents to purchasecredit insurance, with payment documents subject to legal review by both parties.

How to avoid tax compliance risks?

In a 2025 special campaign by the State Taxation Administration,27 export companies were penalized for agent-related tax violations, focusing on:

• Fraudulent VAT invoice risks
• Falsified export tax rebate materials
• Cross-border payment tax reporting discrepancies

Recommend monthly verification ofexport tax rebate progress reports, requiring agents to provideoriginal tax clearance certificates, with regular tax health checks.

What severe consequences arise from loss of goods control?

A listed companys 2024 case involving agentUnauthorized handling of goods worth $5 millionLeading to litigation, must be prevented:

• Risk of releasing goods without original bill of lading
• Resale and misappropriation of goods
• Negligence in warehouse management

It is recommended to adoptBlockchain logistics tracking system, requiring agents to provideCargo ownership control guarantee letter, and purchase transportation insurance.

(Note: Data in this article comes from official sources such as the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration. Specific case details have been anonymized. It is recommended that enterprises conduct due diligence through professional agencies when selecting export agency services.)