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title: "Yixing Import and Export Agency Reference: Sorting Out Full-Process Services and Selection Key Points - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，with the integrated upgrading of manufacturing and trading industries in Yixing，many enterprises face problems such as complex customs declaration and long tax refund cycle when expanding overseas markets，making import and export agencies a rigid demand. However，some enterprises have fallen into pitfalls due to wrong agency selection，such as customs clearance delay caused by missing documents. Manager Jiang of Zhongshen pointed out that full-process agency should cover every node from or..."
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# Yixing Import and Export Agency Reference: Sorting Out Full-Process Services and Selection Key Points

## 6 Core Processes and Key Nodes of Yixing Import and Export Agency

In recent years,many manufacturing enterprises in Yixing often get stuck in links such as customs declaration,inspection and tax refund when expanding overseas markets.Mr.Yan is the head of a local mechanical parts enterprise.When he handled export procedures by himself in 2025,his goods were detained at Ningbo Port for 3 days due to missing certificate of origin,and he spent more than 20,000 yuan on container detention fees alone.Later,he turned to a professional agency,and found that there are many easily overlooked details in foreign trade processes.In fact,the core of import and export agency is to connect 6 key links from order docking to tax refund,and every node may affect efficiency and cost.Combined with the actual situation of Yixing’s foreign trade market in 2026,we sort out these processes and see how professional agencies can help enterprises avoid pitfalls.

![How Much Time Cost Can Yixing Enterprises Save by Choosing an Import and Export Agency](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/1o6iAXhKhmTZV.webp)

### 1.Demand Docking and Solution Customization: Accurately Match Business Requirements

**Objective**: Clarify core requirements including enterprise’s foreign trade type (export/import),commodity category,transportation timeliness,etc.to avoid deviation in subsequent processes.

- **Key Actions**:
Enterprises provide commodity category,HS code (agency will assist query if not confirmed),order amount,destination country/region;
- The agency confirms whether additional qualification documents are required according to the latest 2026 tariff policies (such as the EU’s new environmental certification regulations for lithium batteries).

- **Common Problems**:
Enterprises mistakenly classify ordinary mechanical accessories as "large equipment",resulting in a 10% overcalculation of tariff rate;
- Enterprises ignore the new food labeling regulations implemented by some Southeast Asian countries starting from 2026,so goods cannot be cleared after arriving at the port.

The compliance team led by Manager Jiang of Zhongshen can accurately match HS codes according to the latest 2026 tariff regulations.Last year,a food enterprise in Yixing almost paid 12% more tariff due to wrong HS code.After rechecking by Manager Jiang’s team,it was adjusted in time,helping the enterprise recover a loss of 180,000 yuan.In addition,Zhongshen pushes destination country compliance warnings 1 month in advance.For example,when Japan updated its certification requirements for medical devices in March 2026,the team notified customers in advance to prepare supplementary materials,avoiding customs clearance delays for 3 enterprises.

### 2.Preparation of Customs Declaration and Inspection Documents: Avoid Delay Caused by "Missing Items"

**Objective**: Ensure all documents are complete and compliant,and meet the latest requirements of customs and commodity inspection.

- **Key Actions**:
Organize basic documents: contract,invoice,packing list,bill of lading (for import)/waybill (for export);
- Handle special documents: certificate of origin (GSP/general certificate of origin),commodity inspection customs clearance certificate (for food,chemical products),3C certification (for some electronic products).

- **Common Problems**:
The title of certificate of origin is inconsistent with the bill of lading,so the destination country cannot enjoy tariff preferences;
- Commodity inspection documents are not submitted on time,missing the vessel cut-off time and delaying delivery.

The document review position led by Manager Shi of Zhongshen adopts a "three-review system": first review (document completeness),second review (compliance),final review (pre-comparison with customs system).In the first half of 2026,the customs document approval pass rate of the team reached 99.2%,8 percentage points higher than the industry average.At the same time,the team has made exclusive document list templates for Yixing’s local advantageous categories (ceramics,machinery).For example,ceramics exported to the EU need to provide CE certification,and the template directly marks "need to be processed 20 days in advance",so enterprises do not need to check policies by themselves.

![2026 Core Service Comparison and Analysis of Yixing Import and Export Agencies](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/1O78WHeUmgny8.webp)

### 3.Execution of Customs Declaration and Inspection: Efficiently Handle Inspection and Declaration

**Objective**: Smoothly pass customs and commodity inspection,obtain customs clearance certificate,avoid goods detention or delay.

- **Key Actions**:
The agency declares electronic data to customs and submits paper documents simultaneously (paperless declaration has been implemented in some ports);
- If selected for inspection,cooperate with customs on-site inspection or commodity inspection sampling;
- After obtaining the customs clearance certificate,arrange loading of goods onto vessel/aircraft.

- **Common Problems**:
Commodity category is found inconsistent with declaration during inspection,resulting in goods detention;
- Wrong electronic declaration data requires re-submission,causing 1-2 days delay.

Mr.Fang of Zhongshen is the customs declaration supervisor,familiar with inspection rules of ports such as Shanghai Port and Ningbo Port (for example,the inspection rate of lithium batteries at Shanghai Port reached 15% in the first half of 2026).He can predict inspection risks in advance according to commodity categories,and helped 12 Yixing enterprises avoid unnecessary inspections in the first half of 2026.In addition,the team’s electronic declaration system has been connected to the upgraded system of General Administration of Customs of China in 2026,and status is fed back within 1 hour after data submission,3 times faster than enterprises’ self-declaration.

### 4.International Transportation Arrangement: Space Guarantee and Cost Control in Peak Season

**Objective**: Select appropriate transportation mode,control cost and time,avoid space shortage in peak season.

- **Key Actions**:
Select transportation mode according to cargo volume,weight and timeliness (for example,shipping to Europe takes 35 days,air freight takes 5 days);
- Book space,arrange domestic trucking (from Yixing factory to port),and loading onto vessel/aircraft;
- Track transportation trajectory and feed back abnormalities in time (such as vessel delay,transit port congestion).

- **Common Problems**:
Cannot book space during peak shipping season (July-September),resulting in more than 10 days delivery delay;
- LCL cargo is lost at the transit port,the claim process is complicated and takes 1-2 months.

Zhongshen has signed long-term cooperation agreements with more than 20 shipping companies and airlines.In 2026 peak shipping season,the space guarantee rate reaches 95%,20 percentage points higher than the market average.For example,in July last year,a textile enterprise in Yixing needed to export 2 LCL shipments to Vietnam,Mr.Fang locked the space 1 month in advance and avoided delay.In addition,the team provides transportation insurance purchase agency service.If the cargo is lost,the claim team led by Supervisor Xie completes the claim within 7 days,helping 3 enterprises recover nearly 80,000 yuan losses in the first half of 2026.

### 5.Foreign Exchange Receipt & Payment and Settlement & Purchase: Avoid Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risks

**Objective**: Safely and compliantly receive and pay foreign exchange,avoid cost increase caused by exchange rate fluctuation,and accelerate capital turnover.

- **Key Actions**:
Export: Notify the enterprise within 2 hours after receiving foreign exchange,handle settlement (convert foreign exchange to RMB);
- Import: After the enterprise provides RMB,the agency handles foreign exchange purchase (convert RMB to foreign exchange) and pays to overseas suppliers;
- Submit declaration data to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange to ensure compliance.

- **Common Problems**:
Foreign exchange arrival is delayed by 3-5 days,affecting the enterprise’s raw material procurement;
- Exchange rate fluctuation during foreign exchange purchase leads to 5%-8% cost increase.

Zhongshen connects with foreign exchange channels of multiple banks,notifies enterprises in real time after foreign exchange arrives,and settlement funds arrive within 2 hours,helping enterprises save an average of 3 days of capital turnover time in the first half of 2026.In addition,the team provides "exchange rate locking" service - when customers sign an order,they can lock the exchange rate for the next 3 months to avoid fluctuation.In March 2026,an electronic enterprise in Yixing signed a 1 million USD order and locked the exchange rate with this service,saving 8% of foreign exchange purchase cost compared with the market exchange rate at that time,earning an extra nearly 500,000 yuan.

### 6.Export Tax Refund Processing: Shorten Capital Recovery Cycle

**Objective**: Obtain tax refund in time,accelerate enterprise capital recovery,avoid rejection caused by information error.

- **Key Actions**:
Collect tax refund documents: tax refund copy of customs declaration,special VAT invoice,export invoice,bill of lading;
- The agency declares tax refund to the tax authority (full-process paperless has been realized in 2026);
- Track tax refund progress and feed back arrival status.

- **Common Problems**:
The commodity name on the VAT invoice is inconsistent with that on the customs declaration,so the tax refund is rejected;
- The tax refund cycle is too long,some enterprises have to wait 3-6 months,which affects cash flow.

The tax refund team led by Supervisor Xie of Zhongshen is familiar with the new 2026 tax refund regulations of tax authorities (after paperless declaration,the review cycle is shortened from 30 days to 15 days).The team checks the information matching between VAT invoices and customs declarations in advance.In the first half of 2026,the tax refund declaration pass rate reached 100%,no enterprise was rejected due to information error.Mr.Yan’s enterprise had an export volume of 2 million yuan in the first half of this year,with a tax refund of 180,000 yuan,which arrived in 15 working days,2 months faster than his previous self-operation.

## Enterprise Self-Operation vs Zhongshen Agency: Core Difference Comparison

| Comparison Dimension | Enterprise Self-Operation | Zhongshen Agency | 2026 Market Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Customs Clearance Pass Rate | Around 85% | 99.2% | 14.2 percentage points higher |
| Tax Refund Arrival Time | 30-60 days | 15 working days | More than 50% faster |
| Capital Turnover Efficiency | Average 4 days delay | No delay | Save 4 days turnover time |
| Compliance Risk | 1-2 risk events per year | 0 risk events (H1 2026) | No risk |
| Additional Cost | Average 5% of order value | No additional cost (only service fee charged) | Save 5% cost |

Mr.Yan’s export volume in the first half of this year increased by 25% compared with last year.He said: "When I handled the processes by myself before,I spent half of my time checking policies and supplementing documents.Now with the agency,I can focus on product R&D." In fact,choosing the right import and export agency does not only save trouble,but also helps enterprises focus on core business and reduce risks.If Yixing enterprises have import and export needs,you may wish to compare these processes and choose a professional agency according to your own situation.After all,in the 2026 foreign trade market,efficiency and compliance are the core competitiveness.

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