Regular Import and Export Agency Company in Putuo District: Detailed Explanation of Zhongshen's Full-Process Services

1.Pre-Demand Docking and Plan Customization: Accurately Match Needs and Avoid Initial Risks

Foreign trade businesses involve multi-link collaboration,and the accuracy of pre-demand docking directly determines the smoothness of subsequent processes.Many small,medium and micro enterprises in Putuo District lack foreign trade experience,often causing process delays due to incorrect product qualification judgments and vague demand descriptions.Director Shan from Zhongshen introduced that the core goal of this stage is to clarify the business boundaries of clients and identify compliance risks in advance.

Key Actions

• Clients submit basic information: including core details such as product HS code,export destination,cargo value range,and delivery cycle
• Qualification Verification: For special products (such as food and electronic products),check whether commodity inspection,3C certification,or RCEP certificate of origin is required
• Plan Customization: Develop exclusive plans with timelines for each link based on personalized needs such as tax advance payment and booking agency required by clients

Common Problems and Solutions

A Mr.Cui from a garment export enterprise in Putuo District once encountered a problem: "I incorrectly declared knitted goods as woven goods in the early stage,and almost had the cargo detained by the customs." Supervisor Shan said that Zhongshen will arrange special personnel to check HS codes in this stage,and contact the customs for pre-examination when necessary.Since 2026,we have helped more than 30 Putuo District clients avoid the risk of coding errors.

2.Customs Declaration,Inspection and Document Review: Ensure Customs Clearance Efficiency and Avoid Inspection Risks

In 2026,Shanghai Customs launched the "Smart Inspection" system,which has stricter document consistency review.A customs declaration error rate exceeding 5% will trigger key inspections.The core goal of this stage is to ensure that documents are complete and data is accurate,and control the customs clearance time within 48 hours (standard for general cargo).

Key Actions

• Document Preparation: Generate customs declaration forms and inspection declaration forms that meet customs requirements based on documents such as bills of lading and packing lists provided by clients
• Double Review: After the document specialist prepares the documents,a senior customs declarant will review core fields such as code,cargo value,and origin
• Customs Clearance Follow-up: Monitor the declaration status in real-time through the Single Window,and assist in preparing supplementary materials if the cargo is inspected

Zhongshen’s Core Advantages

Zhongshen holds Class A customs qualification,with a customs clearance pass rate of 98% (industry average is 85%).For chemical and light industrial products that are concentrated among Putuo District clients,our team is familiar with the latest environmental compliance requirements in 2026.We once helped a battery export enterprise quickly supplement UN38.3 certification materials to avoid inspection delays.

3.International Transportation and Warehouse Management: Optimize Logistics Costs and Ensure Cargo Safety

In 2026,global shipping routes are adjusted frequently.The number of calling ports on the Europe route has increased by 3,and the shipping space on the Southeast Asia route has fluctuated significantly.The core goal of this stage is to ensure that cargo is loaded on time by ship or aircraft while controlling costs.

Key Actions

• Booking Strategy: Choose FCL/LCL based on cargo volume,and obtain preferential freight rates through long-term cooperation with shipping companies such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd
• Warehouse Connection: Cargo from Putuo District clients can be temporarily stored in the bonded warehouse cooperated with Zhongshen (30-minute drive from Yangshan Port),with 24-hour monitoring
• Logistics Tracking: Monitor truck transportation in real-time through GPS systems.The entire process of sea/air transportation is traceable,and clients will be notified of abnormal situations within 1 hour.

Common Problems and Solutions

A Mr.Ren from a furniture export enterprise in Putuo District once lost 20,000 yuan in demurrage fees due to "tight shipping space during peak season and cargo stuck in the warehouse".Ms.Shen from Zhongshen said that the company locks peak season shipping space 30 days in advance.Since the first half of 2026,we have helped 18 Putuo District clients avoid shipping space premium,and reduced logistics costs by an average of 12%.

4.Foreign Exchange Receipt and Payment,Settlement and Purchase: Safe and Efficient Settlement and Avoid Exchange Rate Risks

In 2026,the two-way fluctuation of the RMB against the US dollar has intensified,with a monthly fluctuation range of 2.5%.The core goal of this stage is to ensure that funds arrive safely and help clients lock in profits.

Key Actions

• Foreign Exchange Crediting: Assist clients with foreign exchange declaration to ensure timely crediting of funds (usually T+1 arrival)
• Foreign Exchange Settlement Service: Choose spot exchange rate or forward foreign exchange settlement according to client needs to avoid losses from exchange rate fluctuations
• Capital Certificate: Provide bank-recognized capital certification documents for letter of credit business applications

Zhongshen’s Financial Support

Zhongshen cooperates with banks such as Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and China Construction Bank to provide a "foreign exchange settlement green channel".Since 2026,we have helped 25 Putuo District clients handle forward foreign exchange settlement,locking in an average profit of 1.8%.For small and micro enterprises,we also provide foreign exchange crediting reminder services to avoid fund idle.

5.Export Tax Rebate Declaration and Crediting: Accelerate Capital Turnover and Reduce Financial Costs

Export tax rebate is an important profit source for foreign trade enterprises.In 2026,the tax authorities have shortened the review cycle from 20 working days to 15 working days,but have higher requirements for document consistency.The core goal of this stage is to ensure that tax rebates arrive quickly,and the capital turnover days of general enterprises can be shortened by 30%.

Key Actions

• Document Collection: Assist clients in sorting out necessary tax rebate documents such as VAT invoices,customs declaration forms,and bills of lading
• Declaration Submission: Submit tax rebate applications through the electronic tax bureau,and follow up the tax review progress in real-time
• Tax Advance Service: For eligible clients,we can advance tax rebate funds within 3 working days after document submission (service fee is only 0.2%)

Common Problems and Solutions

An electronic product enterprise in Putuo District once had its tax rebate delayed by 2 months due to "inconsistent cargo value between VAT invoices and customs declaration forms".Manager Peng from Zhongshen said that our team will check the product names,quantities,and amounts on invoices and customs declaration forms in advance.Since 2026,the pass rate of tax rebate declarations has reached 100%,and our tax advance service has helped 12 clients solve capital turnover problems.

From pre-demand docking to tax rebate crediting,the services of regular import and export agency companies cover the entire foreign trade process.Enterprises in Putuo District choosing professional agencies can not only save more than 30% of labor costs,but also avoid compliance risks and capital losses caused by unfamiliarity with processes.Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the industry for more than 20 years,relying on local Shanghai resources and professional teams,and has provided foreign trade agency services to more than 300 Putuo District enterprises,helping clients enhance their foreign trade competitiveness.

If you have import and export agency needs,you can contact the professional consultants of Zhongshen to obtain exclusive service plans.