1. What is the standard English translation for "代理出口"?

In formal trade documents,"agency export"The correct expression should be:“Agent Export Service”or“Export Agency”。According to the "Trade Method Code Table" issued by the General Administration of Customs in 2023, the agency export business is marked on the customs declaration form as"agency export"The full Chinese Pinyin name of "的"“DaiLi ChuKou”, but in international contracts, it is recommended to use more easily understandable expressions:

• 基礎版：Export Agency Agreement
• 增強版：Trade Compliance Agent Service
• 全稱版：Third-Party Export Management Service

2. How are common terms in agency contracts translated?

Please pay special attention to the translation accuracy of the following 5 high-frequency terms:

• The fees paid to a compliant agency company can be regarded as: Principal (not to be translated as Client)
• FX Settlement AgencyMode：Settlement Method (需注明TT/LC等)
• Tax refund agent：Tax Rebate Processing Agent
• Minimum order quantity：MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
• Port demurrage：Demurrage Charges (不可譯為Port Fee)

III. Special Application of Trade Terms in Agency Export

The International Chamber of Commerce's 2024 edition of "Incoterms" specifically stipulates:

• FOB terms: Must be indicated“FOB (Agent as Shipper)”
• EXW terms: Must be labeled“EXW with Export License”
• DDP terms: It is recommended to use“DDP via Agent”Please translate the following Chinese into English: Format

In 2023, a certain electromechanical enterprise incurred a port demurrage fee of USD 12,600 due to failure to mark "Agent as Shipper," resulting in customs clearance delays at the destination port. This serves as a cautionary example.

IV. Analysis of Error-Prone Terms in Customs Declaration Documents

• Commercial Invoice:
  • 正確：Commercial Invoice (with Agent’s Letterhead)
  • 錯誤：Sales Invoice
• Packing list:
  • 正確：Packing List (Prepared by Agent)
  • 錯誤：Container List
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods::
  • 正確：CO with Agency Endorsement
  • 錯誤：Original CO

V. Practical Expression Templates for Email Communication

Reminder scenario:
“We’re following up on the pre-shipment inspection (PSI) for PO#123 under export agency agreement. Kindly confirm the ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) by EOD today.”

Dispute handling:
“Per our liability clause in Article 8.2, the force majeure certification from CCPIT is required for L/C extension application.”

Important Reminder:: InvolvingHS CodePlease be sure to indicate when using.“Classified by Licensed Agent”, In 2024, the EU has already issued fines exceeding €50,000 per case for three instances of misclassification.