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title: "2026 Full Process of Import and Export Agency, Core Foreign Trade Link Solutions - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the trade volume of electronic components from Southeast Asia and chemical raw materials from Europe increased by 18% year on year，but export enterprises often face tariff adjustments in target countries，and importers encounter compliance barriers. Supervisor Jiang from the Customs Declaration Department of Zhongshen points out that import and export agency services require precise alignment with policies of different countries and full-process control from document pre-review to tax ref..."
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# 2026 Full Process of Import and Export Agency, Core Foreign Trade Link Solutions

## Market Background and Core Challenges of Import and Export Agency in 2026

In the first half of 2026,the value of smartphone accessories exported from Shanghai Port to Vietnam increased by 22% year on year,and the order volume of high-end chemical raw materials imported from Germany increased by 15% month on month.However,many enterprises found in operation that tariff quota adjustment in Vietnam and REACH Regulation update in Germany have become key bottlenecks.For example,when an electronic manufacturer exported goods to Vietnam at the end of last year,the goods were detained at Ho Chi Minh Port for 3 days due to failure to check the tariff code in advance,resulting in an additional storage fee of CNY 8,000.When a chemical trader imported raw materials from Germany,the goods were almost returned due to lack of the latest EU product safety declaration.

![Common Problems of Import and Export Agency, How to Avoid Customs Clearance Delays in 2026](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/Bxw2hQ4XXBfpd.webp)

## Core Value of Zhongshen Import and Export Agency Services

In response to differences in trade policies of different countries,Zhongshen focuses on "precise matching + full-process control" to help enterprises avoid policy risks.For example,Vietnam implements the policy of "9% tariff within quota and 18% tariff beyond quota for smartphone accessories in 2026,and Zhongshen will help customers lock quotas in advance.Germany updated 15 newly added SVHC in the REACH Regulation in 2026,and Zhongshen’s compliance team will pre-review product test reports in advance.Supervisor Jiang from the Customs Declaration Department mentioned that a Shanghai electronics factory served by them reduced the tariff cost of accessories exported to Vietnam by 40% directly through Zhongshen’s quota locking service this year.

## Analysis of Core Service Modules for Export Agency (Take Vietnam as an Example)

### 1.Document Pre-review and Tariff Code Matching

Vietnam Customs requires in 2026 that tariff codes of all electronic product accessories must be consistent with the classification of the Vietnam Directorate for Standards,Metrology and Quality (QCVN).If the code is wrong,the goods will be detained for 3 days in minor cases,and a fine of 5% of the cargo value will be imposed in serious cases.Zhongshen’s document team will complete pre-review 3 days before shipment of goods:

- Check whether product models match QCVN classification.For example,for a certain brand of mobile phone battery,it is necessary to confirm whether it belongs to "rechargeable lithium battery" (code 85076000),rather than ordinary battery;
- Coordinate with local agents in Vietnam to confirm the remaining amount of the latest tariff quota,so as to avoid being taxed at a higher rate after the quota is exhausted;
- Pre-review the consistency of packing list,invoice and bill of lading.Vietnam Customs requires in 2026 that "the information error of the three documents shall not exceed 1%".

Ms.Yao is a document specialist at Zhongshen,mentioned a case handled in March this year: a customer originally filled in the code 85258019 for mobile phone cameras,but the product belongs to "optical lens component" (85258020) in QCVN classification.She found and modified it in advance,helping the customer avoid a fine of CNY 12,000.

### 2.Vietnam Customs Clearance and Logistics Connection

![2026 Full Process of Import and Export Agency, Core Foreign Trade Link Solutions](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/bY2aXyOEx9JOn.webp)

Ho Chi Minh Port of Vietnam implements the "appointment-based customs clearance system" in 2026,and goods without appointment need to wait 72 hours outside the port.Zhongshen’s customs clearance team will complete the appointment 24 hours in advance,and coordinate with local warehouses at the same time:

For the common "port congestion surcharge" common in Vietnam,Zhongshen cooperates with designated warehouses of Ho Chi Minh Port,and can enjoy the preferential policy of "30% reduction of congestion surcharge".In addition,Vietnam Customs requires that "importers shall provide local registration certificates",and Zhongshen can provide agency registration services to avoid customers being rejected due to lack of local qualifications.

### 3.Full Process Acceleration of Export Tax Refund

Shanghai export tax refund policy requires in 2026 that enterprises shall provide "customs declaration electronic ledger,special VAT invoice and logistics tracking record" to meet the three-in-one requirement.If the data is incomplete,the tax refund cycle will be extended from the original 15 days to 30 days.Zhongshen’s tax refund specialist will complete data sorting within 1 day after customs clearance of goods:

- Coordinate with customs to obtain electronic ledger,avoiding delays caused by enterprises’ self-application;
- Check whether the "product name and quantity" on the VAT invoice are consistent with the customs declaration form.The tax authority has raised the matching requirement between invoices and customs declaration forms to 100% in 2026;
- Submit through Zhongshen’s tax refund system,which is 5 days faster than enterprises’ self-submission.

Supervisor Tan is the head of Zhongshen’s Tax Refund Department,gave an example: in February this year,a clothing exporter handled tax refund through Zhongshen,which originally took 15 days,but actually the fund arrived in 10 days,because Zhongshen helped the customer check the "size description" on the invoice and customs declaration form in advance (the customer originally wrote "L size",while the customs declaration form wrote "Large",and Zhongshen unified it as "Large").

## Analysis of Core Service Modules for Import Agency (Take Germany as an Example)

### 1.German Compliance Pre-review and Qualification Audit

Germany updated the REACH Regulation in 2026,adding 15 new SVHC,among which "phthalates" in chemical raw materials need to provide "SVHC-free declaration.Zhongshen’s compliance team will complete the review before the order is signed:

Cooperate with local laboratories in Germany to test whether products meet REACH requirements in advance; at the same time,audit whether the "CE certification" of German suppliers is within the validity period.Germany requires in 2026 that CE certification shall be attached with "product traceability code",and Zhongshen will help customers check whether the traceability code can be queried in the EU database.

### 2.International Transportation and Domestic Customs Clearance Connection

For import of chemical raw materials from Germany,attention should be paid to "dangerous goods transportation qualification": Germany requires in 2026 that "ADR certification" shall be provided for transportation of Class 3 dangerous goods (flammable liquids).Zhongshen’s logistics team will confirm the qualification of the shipping company in advance to avoid goods being detained at Hamburg Port due to the shipping company having no qualification.

For domestic customs clearance,Shanghai Customs requires in 2026 that the "certificate of origin" of chemical raw materials "shall be certified by the German Chamber of Commerce".Zhongshen can assist customers to obtain the certification to avoid being taxed due to invalid certificate of origin.

## Comparison of Efficiency Data of Zhongshen Import and Export Agency Services in 2026

| Service Module | Average Cycle for Enterprise Self-operation | Average Cycle for Zhongshen Operation | Efficiency Improvement Ratio |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vietnam Export Document Pre-review | 5 days | 2 days | 60% |
| Germany Import Compliance Testing | 10 days | 5 days | 50% |
| Shanghai Export Tax Refund Processing | 18 days | 10 days | 44% |
| Customs Clearance at Ho Chi Minh Port,Vietnam | 7 days | 3 days | 57% |

## Customized Service Selection Suggestions

Different products and target countries have different requirements: if you export electronic products to Southeast Asia,focus on tariff quotas and technical standards; if you import chemical raw materials from Europe,focus on REACH Regulation and dangerous goods transportation.Manager Yi from Zhongshen mentioned that they will provide "one-on-one" service solutions according to customers’ product types and target countries.For example,if a customer exports furniture to Vietnam,Zhongshen will help the customer apply for "Vietnam wooden packaging fumigation certificate" in advance to avoid goods being detained due to packaging problems.

Enterprises can choose services according to their own pain points: if you are worried about policy changes,you can choose "compliance pre-review + customs clearance" service; if you want to speed up tax refund,you can choose "tax refund acceleration" service; if you need full trusteeship,you can choose "full-process agency" service.

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