Which product categories can be exported via agency within the scope of compliance in 2026
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I am a company engaged in both traditional foreign trade and cross-border e-commerce. Previously, we only acted as an agent for exporting 3C digital accessories. Now we want to expand our product categories.
We have a batch of customized outdoor camping equipment, small energy storage devices, and a batch of hand-made fabrics. We want to ask which products you can currently act as agents for export?
In addition, we are concerned that some categories may involve compliance risks, such as whether there are restrictions on prohibited items, and whether products related to the 2026 carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) can be shipped, and whether it will affect tax rebates and foreign exchange collection. Can you tell us in detail about your service scope and precautions?
SophiaYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Customs AdvisorStart a Chat
Our export agency services cover most compliant categories，including three categories: general goods，sensitive goods，and special goods. General goods include daily necessities，textiles，3C accessories，hand-made crafts，and other conventional foreign trade goods，sensitive goods include products with built-in batteries，food contact materials，cross-border e-commerce small parcels，etc。special goods involve dangerous goods，large complete sets of equipment，and high-carbon emission products that meet the requirements of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)，etc.
In the pre-verification link，we will first verify the compliance qualifications of products. For example，products with batteries need to provide UN38.3 certification，and CBAM-covered categories need to submit carbon footprint reports. We will also check the accuracy of customs code classification to avoid valuation or detention caused by incorrect coding. In the core link connection，we will simultaneously advance the whole process of customs declaration，international logistics，foreign exchange settlement，and export tax rebates. For example，we provide overseas warehouse pre-storage logistics solutions for cross-border e-commerce sellers，and optimize direct shipping routes by sea for traditional foreign trade clients to reduce costs.
In terms of contingency plans，we have established an emergency team linked with ports nationwide. If there is a customs inspection and detention，on-site inspection experts will be arranged to connect immediately to coordinate container unpacking，inspection，and other matters. If there is a declaration problem due to policy changes，we will quickly adjust the declaration plan and assist in completing the deletion and re-declaration of the customs declaration. At the same time，for the 2026 CBAM policy，we will assist clients in completing carbon data collection in advance to ensure the compliance of high-carbon emission product exports and avoid additional tariff expenses.
It should be noted that we do not act as agents for prohibited items，infringing goods，and products explicitly prohibited from export by the state. All services must comply with the current compliance requirements of customs，tax authorities，and foreign exchange management.
WilliamYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics AdvisorStart a Chat
Accurate classification of customs codes is a core premise of export agency. In 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China updated the 12th edition of the "Import and Export Tariff", adding exclusive codes for small energy storage devices and outdoor camping equipment. Incorrect classification may lead to valuation disputes or detention.
For export products under related transactions, proof documents of related parties and pricing rationality statements are required to avoid customs valuation adjustments. If there is a declaration error, it can be handled through the deletion and re-declaration process. It is necessary to prepare a situation statement, correct customs declaration forms, and related documents in advance to ensure compliance.
Under the integrated customs clearance model, declaration data can be synchronized across ports nationwide. For example, declaration information from Shanghai Port can be directly synchronized to ports such as Guangzhou and Ningbo to shorten customs clearance time. At the same time, the consistency of cargo flow, capital flow, document flow, and information flow must be ensured to avoid tax audit risks.
DanielYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Legal AdvisorStart a Chat
The selection of international logistics routes needs to be combined with product characteristics and client needs. Direct shipping routes have stable timeliness, suitable for high-value and urgent goods. For example, small energy storage devices can choose direct shipping routes to Europe, shortening timeliness by 3-5 days. Transit routes have lower costs, suitable for general daily necessities. The free detention period and free container detention period policies vary among different ports.
The conventional free detention period at Shanghai Port is 7 days, which can be extended to 14 days with application. The maximum free detention period at Shenzhen Yantian Port is 21 days, which needs to be communicated with the shipping company in advance. In terms of cargo control, the endorsement transfer of the bill of lading must strictly comply with the contract. A straight bill of lading requires endorsement by the consignee, and an order bill of lading requires endorsement by the shipper to avoid cargo disputes.
If a port change is needed, a port change application must be submitted to the shipping company in advance, providing a reason statement and related documents. It can only be operated after the shipping company's approval, and additional costs generated by the port change must be borne. For cross-border e-commerce clients, overseas warehouse pre-storage solutions can be provided, transporting goods to overseas warehouses in the destination country in advance to shorten last-mile delivery time.
EllaYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Financial AdvisorStart a Chat
International tax planning can effectively reduce export costs. The EU's VAT deferral policy allows enterprises to delay paying import VAT, improving capital turnover. In 2026, the EU updated the declaration requirements for VAT deferral, requiring accurate product value and certificate of origin. The pricing of cross-border related transactions must comply with the arm's length principle to avoid being identified as Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). Documentation to prove pricing rationality must be prepared. For withholding tax on non-resident enterprises, tax treaties such as the China-Germany and China-South Korea tax treaties can be used to reduce the tax rate.
For example, withholding tax on royalties paid to German enterprises can be reduced to 6%. The export tax rebate link requires ensuring the consistency of the four flows, namely cargo flow, capital flow, document flow, and information flow. If there is a tax audit, relevant proof documents must be provided in time to ensure the smooth progress of the tax rebate process. At the same time, the overall tax cost can be reduced through supply chain structure optimization. For example, setting up a purchasing center in a free trade zone to enjoy tax preferential policies.
RobertYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Warehouse Management AdvisorStart a Chat
Compliant operation of cross-border foreign exchange collection and settlement is an important part of export agency. SWIFT messages must accurately reflect the quantity, value, and transaction party information of goods to avoid delay in foreign exchange collection due to message errors. The management of offshore accounts must comply with the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), and account information must be submitted regularly to avoid investigation by tax authorities. Multiple channels can be selected for foreign exchange settlement.
For example, the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) can directly settle in RMB, reducing exchange rate difference costs. Compared with SWIFT USD settlement, it can save 1%-2% of exchange rate difference costs. The forward foreign exchange swap product can lock in the purchase and sale exchange rate to avoid losses caused by exchange rate fluctuations. In 2026, the RMB exchange rate fluctuation range has expanded, and locking in the exchange rate can effectively avoid risks.
The foreign exchange collection verification must be declared through the State Administration of Foreign Exchange's digital foreign exchange management platform. It is necessary to ensure that the amount of foreign exchange collected is consistent with the customs declaration amount. If there is a difference, a situation statement and related proof documents must be provided. At the same time, the inconsistency between the foreign exchange collection and declaration subjects must be avoided to ensure the compliance of foreign exchange collection and settlement.
DavidYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business Development AdvisorStart a Chat
Legal risks in international trade need to be avoided in advance. Soft clauses in letters of credit are common risk points. For example, a clause like "payment shall be made only after the goods are inspected and qualified by the buyer's on-site representative" may lead to malicious non-payment by the buyer. Inspection standards and time must be clearly defined in the contract to avoid soft clauses. The scope of force majeure clauses must be clearly defined in the contract, including epidemics, wars, policy changes, etc. If a force majeure event occurs, the other party must be notified in time and proof documents provided to avoid breach of contract. The transfer of cargo rights must comply with legal provisions.
The transfer of the bill of lading must be endorsed by the shipper. A straight bill of lading cannot be transferred at will, and an order bill of lading can be transferred through endorsement. In transactions with payment on delivery, a Letter of Indemnity (LOI) can be required from the buyer to ensure payment security. The LOI must clearly define the amount, validity period, and payment conditions, etc. Customs intellectual property protection filing can be filed with the General Administration of Customs in advance. If infringing goods are found, customs detention can be applied for and the infringing party can be held responsible. The signing of exclusive agreements must clearly define the rights and obligations of both parties, including exclusive scope, time limit, liability for breach of contract, etc., to avoid subsequent disputes.
JohnYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Export Tax Rebate AdvisorStart a Chat
Customs on-site inspection is an important part of export agency. The authenticity identification of the seal requires checking the material, number, and identification of the seal. Regular seals usually have exclusive logos and anti-counterfeiting patterns of the shipping company. If the seal is damaged or the number does not match, a report must be submitted to the shipping company in time. Before container unpacking, goods must be sorted in advance, and high-risk goods should be placed inside the container to avoid being detected by machine inspection. Relevant documents must also be prepared, such as product manuals and certification certificates. During machine inspection, large equipment can be placed at the bottom of the container and light goods at the top to reduce the risk of machine inspection.
The customs inspection notice must be carefully interpreted to clarify the content and requirements of the inspection, such as whether unpacking inspection is required or whether inspection is needed. If inspection is needed, samples must be prepared in advance, and the inspection time and location must be confirmed with the customs. The analysis of the test report must confirm whether the results meet national standards. If not, the client must be communicated with in time to adjust the product or declaration plan. After the inspection, a new seal must be replaced, and the seal number must be consistent with the customs declaration form to avoid subsequent cargo disputes. At the same time, good communication with on-site customs personnel must be maintained to solve problems arising during the inspection process in a timely manner.