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title: "Zhongshen Analyzes Core Risks and Responses of Entrusted Import - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the entrusted import agency business volume of Shanghai foreign trade enterprises increased by 12% year-on-year. However，with the update of new customs regulations，adjustment of foreign exchange policies and escalation of global trade barriers，the number of risk points faced by enterprises continues to increase. The core proposition is how to identify and respond to customs，foreign exchange settlement，documents and other risks in entrusted import agency，so as to avoid losses such as port..."
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datePublished: "2026-08-16"
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# Zhongshen Analyzes Core Risks and Responses of Entrusted Import

## Common Risks and Response Plans for Entrusted Import Agency

### 1.Customs Risks: Core Pain Points of Goods Clearance Blockage

![Zhongshen Analyzes Core Risks and Responses of Entrusted Import](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/Ip6ievBt53oha.webp)

In 2026,an electronic trading company in Shanghai entrusted an import agency for a batch of chips.The declared value deviated by more than 6% from the same-type goods in the Import Commodity Price Reference Library released by the General Administration of Customs in the first quarter of 2026,so the customs launched a price verification procedure.The goods were detained at the port for 12 days,resulting in container detention fees of 18,000 yuan.In another case,a food enterprise imported dairy products,but failed to provide the overseas registration number in accordance with the newly revised Measures for the Administration of Registration of Overseas Food Production Enterprises for Import in 2026,so the customs detained the goods and requested supplementary materials,leading to an 8-day delivery delay.

Zhongshen’s response measures for such risks:

**Pre-event:** The compliance team led by Manager Ding conducted pre-declaration review on 10 types of documents including invoices,contracts and bills of lading provided by customers in accordance with the 2026 General Administration of Customs Guidelines for Import Commodity Declaration,focusing on checking the completeness of declaration elements and the rationality of prices (synchronized with the customs price reference library);

**In-process:** Arranged Jiang,who holds the Senior Customs Specialist Certificate,to communicate with the customs.In case of price verification,provide the 2026同期 market price report issued by a third-party institution within 3 hours;

**Post-event:** Assist customers to apply for fee reduction in accordance with the 2026 Customs Measures for the Administration of Port Detention Fee Reduction for Compliant Enterprises,with an average reduction rate of more than 55%.

### 2.Foreign Exchange Settlement Risks: Compliance Risks of Foreign Exchange Receipt and Payment

In 2026,a manufacturing enterprise entrusted an import agency for a batch of German mechanical and electrical equipment.The contract stipulated settlement in euros and the payment term was 35 days different from the import date on the customs declaration form,so the bank refused to handle foreign exchange settlement on the grounds of "doubtful authenticity of trade background".In another case,an enterprise imported chemical products from Southeast Asia,but the payment remitted by the foreign party was frozen by the bank due to the new foreign exchange control regulations of some countries that took effect in 2026,making it impossible to pay suppliers in a timely manner.

Zhongshen’s response measures:

**Pre-event:** Jiang confirmed the operability of settlement currency and the matching requirements between payment term and declaration form date with the bank in advance in accordance with the 2026 Current Account Foreign Exchange Business Guidelines of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange;

![How to Control Entrusted Import Risks? Sharing of Practical Guide](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/iPH0F7789MwLC.webp)

**In-process:** Established a real-time foreign exchange receipt and payment monitoring mechanism.If the bank refuses to pay,provide supporting materials such as logistics documents and contract supplementary agreements to prove the trade background within 24 hours;

**Post-event:** Assist customers to apply for compliance verification of trade foreign exchange business with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange,shortening the average thawing time to within 3 working days.

### 3.Document Risks: Performance Obstacles Caused by Inconsistent Documents

In 2026,an e-commerce enterprise entrusted an import agency for a batch of Korean cosmetics,but the bill of lading provided by the agency was inconsistent with the quantity of goods on the packing list (100 cases on the bill of lading,98 cases on the packing list),so the shipping company refused to release the goods.In another case,an enterprise imported lithium batteries,but failed to mark the newly added "UN number for dangerous goods" on the bill of lading in 2026,so the port refused to unload the goods,and the goods were anchored for 5 days.

Zhongshen’s solutions:

**Pre-event:** Manager Ding’s team conducted cross-checks on all documents,covering 12 types of core documents,focusing on checking the newly added elements in 2026 (such as the "import commodity traceability code" required by some countries);

**In-process:** Document specialist Jia tracked the document circulation in real time,and notified customers and foreign parties to revise the discrepancies within 1 hour;

**Post-event:** Assist customers to communicate with shipping companies and ports,provide supplementary documents such as quantity difference instructions issued by the factory,and control the average delivery delay time within 24 hours.

### 4.Trade Barrier Risks: Access Barriers Under New Regulations

In 2026,the European Union implemented the new Sustainable Product Directive (ESD),requiring imported products to provide carbon footprint reports.An enterprise entrusted an import agency for textiles,but was refused entry by EU customs due to failure to provide the report.In another case,a Southeast Asian country added electromagnetic compatibility test requirements for imported electronic products in 2026,and an enterprise imported mobile phones that failed the test and could not clear customs.

Zhongshen’s response measures:

**Pre-event:** Established a trade barrier early warning database,updating the new regulations of major global trading partners in 2026 (such as EU ESD,US Chip Act import restrictions) in real time,and notifying customers 30 days in advance;

**In-process:** Assist customers to connect with third-party institutions such as SGS to complete newly added certifications in 2026 such as carbon footprint test and electromagnetic compatibility test;

**Post-event:** If the goods are refused entry,assist in handling return shipment or transit procedures,controlling the average loss within 5% of the cargo value.

| Risk Type | Common Results of Entrusted Enterprises’ Self-handling | Zhongshen Agency Handling Results |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customs Risks | Port detention over 15 days,container detention fees over 30,000 yuan,30% delivery delay rate | Port detention time ≤ 3 days,container detention fee reduction rate ≥ 60%,5% delivery delay rate |
| Foreign Exchange Settlement Risks | Foreign exchange settlement delay over 7 days,capital occupation cost increased by 1.2% | Foreign exchange settlement processing time ≤ 2 days,capital occupation cost reduced by 0.8% |
| Document Risks | Delivery delay over 5 days,document amendment cost over 2,000 yuan per time | Document discrepancy handling time ≤ 12 hours,document amendment cost reduced by 40% |
| Trade Barrier Risks | Return shipment rate over 20%,loss over 15% of cargo value | Return shipment rate 8%,loss controlled within 5% of cargo value |

### 5.Value Summary of Full-process Risk Management and Control

Based on the actual cases of the foreign trade market in 2026,Zhongshen has formed a full-process system of "pre-event prevention + in-process response + post-event remedy" in risk management and control.The specific values are as follows:

- **Pre-event Prevention:** Manager Ding’s team completed the import business risk assessment 30 days in advance,covering adaptation to new customs regulations,foreign exchange settlement compliance and trade barrier early warning,to avoid risks caused by information lag;
- **In-process Response:** Established a 1-hour response mechanism.After a risk scenario occurs (such as goods detention,foreign exchange settlement refusal),Jiang will launch cross-departmental joint treatment within 1 hour;
- **Post-event Remedy:** Jia is responsible for loss accounting and compliance appeal,assisting in applying for customs port detention fee reduction and compliance verification with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange,to minimize the losses of enterprises.

In 2026,the entrusted import risks of Shanghai foreign trade enterprises are characterized by "many new regulations,fast changes and wide coverage".Enterprises that rely on their own teams are prone to losses due to insufficient information.Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the industry for more than 20 years,familiar with the latest 2026 policies,and can provide customers with accurate risk response plans to ensure the smooth development of import business.

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