What is the basic process for agency export inspection?

According to General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 38 of 2025, the standardized agency export inspection process should include the following steps:

• Step 1: Sign Agency Agreement
  • Clarify division of responsibilities (commodity classification, document preparation, declaration entity)
  • Establish HS code confirmation mechanism and dispute resolution clauses
• Step 2: Prepare Inspection Materials
  • 2025 New ElectronicIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Online Verification Requirements
  • Dangerous Goods Transportation Requires GHS-Compliant Safety Data Sheet
• Step 3: Declaration System Operation
  • Submit Data via China International Trade Single Window Version 4.0
  • Special Items Require Simultaneous Upload of Biosafety Commitment Letter

Which inspection materials are most commonly overlooked?

According to Customs Inspection Data Statistics from Recent 3 Years, the Following Materials Have Missing Rates Exceeding 20%:

• Product Physical Photos(Must Include Product Nameplate and Internal Structure)
• Non-Hazardous Goods Guarantee Letter(Mandatory Requirement for Chemical Products)
• Validity of Test Reports(Updated List of Accredited Laboratories Effective 2025)
• IPPC Mark for Wooden Packaging(Must Provide Heat Treatment Process Records)

How to avoid commodity classification errors?

2025 Customs Classification Dispute Cases Show the Following Three Product Categories Have the Highest Error Rates:

• Composite Products(Determine HS Code Based on Functional Attributes)
• Hardware with Embedded Software(Must Distinguish Between Carrier and Content Value)
• New energyrelated products(Classification Differences Between Battery Components and Complete Machines)

It is recommended to adoptDual Confirmation Mechanism: After Preliminary Assessment by Agency Company, Apply for Advance Ruling Through Customs Classification Service Window.

What should be considered when selecting an agency inspection service provider?

• Key Points for Qualification Verification:
  • Customs AEO Certification Status (New Cybersecurity Review Item Added in 2025)
  • Whether Havingimport and exportCommodity Inspection and Appraisal Institution Approval Certificate
• Service Capability Assessment:
  • Whether Equipped with Professionals Such as Classification Specialists and Inspection Declarants
  • Emergency Response Timeliness (e.g., On-Site Inspection Response Time)
• Risk Prevention and Control Measures:
  • Misdeclaration Liability Allocation Clause
  • Data Breach Compensation Plan

What are the important changes in inspection policies for 2025?

• Full Implementation of Electronic Certificates: Paper Health Certificates Will Cease to Be Issued
• Carbon footprint declaration: EU CBAM-Covered Products Require Additional Emission Data
• Intelligent Document Review Expansion: 72% of Customs Declarations Achieve Automatic Release
• Joint Disciplinary Mechanism: More Than 3 Declaration Errors Will Affect Credit Rating