1. How to determine whether a customs declaration agent is professional and reliable?

When selecting a customs declaration agent, it is essential to focus on three key dimensions:Qualification Filing(Customs AEO Certification Status),Time - limit guarantee(Data on customs clearance efficiency in the past 2 years) andRisk control ability(Check processing success rate). It is recommended to request the agent to provide:

• Customs record filing code and scanned copy of AEO certification.
• Statistical Table of Customs Clearance Efficiency at Major Ports in the Last 6 Months
• Customs Audit Response Cases for 2024 (Client Information to Be Redacted)

2. ?Customs Declaration?What core documents must be prepared?

According to Announcement No. 38 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the basic documents include:

• Commercial Invoice (must indicate)2025 Edition of the New HS CodeTrade dispute settlement mechanisms
• Packing List (Gross and Net Weight Must Match the Manifest)
• Power of Attorney for Customs Declaration (Electronic Signatures Have Been Fully Implemented)
• Special supporting documents (such as those required for commodities listed in the legal inspection catalog must be attachedElectronic Customs Clearance FormTrade dispute settlement mechanisms

3. What items are included in customs declaration agency fees?

The standard market pricing structure for 2025 is as follows:

• Basic service fee (300-800 yuan/ticket)
• Additional service fees:
  • Inspection coordination fee (200 yuan/time)
  • Amendment fee (150 RMB/item)
  • Expedited customs clearance fee (charged based on customs document review time slots)
• Special attentionRCEP?Certificate of Origin?DeclarationAdditional charges apply.

4. How to avoid penalties caused by incorrect HS codes?

It is recommended to adoptThree-tier review mechanism:

• Please translate the following Chinese into English: The company provides technical parameters of the products (in both Chinese and English).
• Use the customs classification system for pre-review by proxy
• Key Product ApplicationPre-classification ruling(Electronic application processing time reduced to 3 working days by 2025)

5. How long does it take for customs clearance after export declaration?

Average processing time at each port in 2025:

• General Declaration:0.8 working days(15% increase compared to 2024)
• Manual review by the Document Review Center: 1.5-3 working days.
• Additional anti-dumping duties may apply to the goods involved.2-5 business days

6. How to Handle Customs Inspection?

Professional agents should provideFull-process accompanying service:

• Appointment Inspection Time Slot (The 2025 Customs Appointment System is open until 22:00)
• Prepare the inspection documentation (including physical product photos).
• On-site coordinating customs officers' key inspection points
• Handle inspection exceptions (e.g., immediate correction required if discrepancies in declaration are found)

7. Under what circumstances may customs audits be triggered?

Key Focus Areas for Customs Inspections in 2025:

• Commodities with year-on-year price fluctuations exceeding 15%
• Mixed declaration of multiple models under the same HS code
• Authenticity of the Origin Declaration under the Free Trade Agreement
• Abnormal declaration of material consumption by processing trade enterprises

8. How to Utilize Free Trade Agreements to Reduce Tariffs?

Major agreements to take effect in 2025:

• RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement)
• China-GCC Free Trade Agreement
• Key operational recommendations:
  • ---Comparative Table of Agreement Tariff Rates
  • Prepare the conformity declaration document in advance.
  • Note the applicable conditions of the cumulative rules of origin.

9. What are the new regulations regarding the deadline for amending customs declarations?

In accordance with General Administration of Customs Order No. 12 of 2025:

• Before cargo release: Unlimited modifications allowed.
• Within 6 months after release: modifications are allowed but must not affect tax refunds.
• Exceeding 6 months: required to provideStatement of Justification

10. What are the common pitfalls when selecting a customs declaration agent?

Be alert to three common issues:

• Low-price trap (basic quote excludes essential services)
• Falsification of qualifications (using expired customs registration numbers)
• Shifting of liability (contractual clauses evading inspection responsibilities)