How Can SMEs Export Small Commodities Compliantly and Efficiently via 1039 Market Procurement Trade in 2026?

New Normal for Small Commodity Overseas Sales: Coexistence of Opportunities and Operational Difficulties

In the 2026 international consumer goods market,the characteristics of small orders and immediate delivery are becoming more and more obvious.Small commodity merchants in Yiwu,Guangzhou and other regions are continuously sending their goods to e-commerce warehouses in Southeast Asia,community supermarkets in the Middle East and wholesale markets in Africa.These goods have low unit prices but extremely diverse categories,ranging from daily necessities to holiday decorations,and often one container contains dozens or even hundreds of product names.If the traditional general trade export model is followed,each shipment requires a special VAT invoice and complete customs declaration documents,and the operating cost and time consumption are unaffordable for merchants.What is more troublesome is that many merchants collect payment through cross-border e-commerce or market procurement models,with scattered foreign exchange sources,and cannot provide clear capital flow certificates required for traditional trade,resulting in obstruction in foreign exchange receipt and settlement links,and even affecting subsequent tax refund applications.Supervisor Lin mentioned in a recent customer consultation that a customer mainly engaged in household goods once failed to match the foreign exchange receipt and customs declaration amount,resulting in hundreds of thousands of payment being stranded in overseas accounts for nearly half a year.

1039 Trade Method: Policy Framework and Zhongshen’s Service Positioning

In response to the above pain points,the "1039 Market Procurement Trade Method" implemented by the state provides targeted solutions.This policy allows goods procured in recognized market clusters,with the condition of "cargo value per customs declaration form less than 150,000 US dollars",to enjoy VAT exemption without refund,simplified classification declaration,and allows multi-subject foreign exchange receipt.However,policy dividends do not equal worry-free operation.From filing,transaction registration to customs declaration for export and foreign exchange settlement,each link has strict regulatory requirements.When many merchants operate on their own,they are often delayed during customs inspection due to inaccurate product classification,incomplete filing information and other issues,or are noticed by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange due to non-compliant foreign exchange receipt vouchers.

Zhongshen’s value lies in transforming complex policy provisions into clear and executable operation processes.We do not simply provide customs declaration or transportation services,but act as the customer’s trade compliance steward,intervening from the early stage of market procurement trade operator filing to ensure the legality of transaction subjects and venues.Subsequently,we embed our risk control module and empirical judgment into the whole chain of customs declaration,logistics,foreign exchange receipt,tax declaration,etc.to help customers firmly hold the bottom line of compliance while enjoying policy convenience.

Step-by-Step Breakdown: Modular Response of Full-Process Agency Services

We split the service into three core modules,and explain the risks and our response strategies according to the characteristics of different destination markets.

Document Compliance and Transaction Filing

The core of the 1039 method lies in "compliant simplification",not "random declaration".Customs requires simplified classification of export goods,but the classification must be reasonable and compliant.For example,for a batch of headscarves of various materials exported to Islamic countries,if they are randomly classified into one tariff code,you may be fined during customs clearance at the port of destination due to false declaration of material composition.

• Zhongshen’s Response: Our customs affairs team will review the product list in advance and conduct accurate pre-classification according to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.At the same time,we assist customers to complete complete transaction information entry on the market procurement trade network information platform,including suppliers,purchasers,product information,transaction amount,etc.to ensure that the source data is traceable and verifiable,laying a solid foundation for subsequent links.

Customs Clearance Logistics and Destination Customs Clearance

Different destination countries have very different import regulatory requirements.For example,for goods exported to Southeast Asian countries,local customs may require detailed origin information or specific inspection reports; for small electrical goods exported to the Middle East,they must meet the certification requirements of the Gulf Standardization Organization (GCC).Many logistics companies are only responsible for trunk transportation,and know little about the customs clearance policies of the destination port.

• Zhongshen’s Response: We have integrated high-quality logistics resources covering major trade routes,and provide pre-consultation for "door-to-door" customs clearance services.Before the goods are shipped,we will remind customers to prepare corresponding customs clearance documents,such as declaration of conformity,inspection certificates,etc.according to the latest regulations of the destination country.Our partners will assist in handling customs clearance matters at the destination port,effectively avoiding the risk of port detention fees or even return of goods due to document problems after the goods arrive at the port.

Foreign Exchange Receipt and Payment and Tax Administration

The 1039 method allows the export consignor (merchant) to receive foreign exchange directly,which is one of its biggest advantages,but there are also risks.Foreign exchange must be handled through a designated foreign currency settlement account,and the capital flow needs to match the transaction information registered on the platform.If the foreign exchange comes from multiple overseas personal accounts or payment platforms,the bank may require cumbersome background explanations.

• Zhongshen’s Response: We guide customers to use foreign exchange settlement accounts in a standardized manner,and provide sorting and declaration services for foreign exchange receipt vouchers.For complex foreign exchange receipt situations,we rely on our long-term trust relationship with partner banks to assist customers in providing complete transaction background information to the bank,ensuring that foreign exchange enters the country and is settled safely and quickly.In terms of tax,we assist customers to accurately declare tax exemption for market procurement trade exports,ensuring a closed loop of tax compliance.

Efficiency Improvement: Practical Results Driven by Digitalization and Experience

Customs clearance efficiency and capital turnover speed are the lifelines of foreign trade enterprises.Zhongshen brings tangible efficiency improvements to customers through work on two levels.

In the customs clearance link,we connect data with customs brokers,warehouses and fleets through electronic systems,realizing "one entry,multi-party sharing" of customs declaration data,greatly reducing errors and delays caused by manual transmission.For common inspections in 1039 customs declaration,we conduct pre-examination and data strengthening for high-frequency inspection product categories based on historical data analysis,shortening the inspection response time by an average of 40%.Once a customer’s toy goods were placed under control due to issues related to the boundary of 3C certification,our customs staff,relying on experience,prepared auxiliary documents such as product use instructions and material safety reports within 2 hours,and the goods were released smoothly.

In terms of capital turnover,standardized operations directly accelerate the process.Under the traditional model,the foreign exchange receipt and tax refund cycle for small and medium-sized enterprises often lasts for several months.Under the 1039 model,through our agency services,the process from foreign exchange entry to settlement into RMB accounts can usually be completed within 3-5 working days.Due to VAT exemption,enterprises do not need to wait for a long tax refund review,and can quickly recover funds after shipment,putting more resources into the next round of production and procurement.

Customized Options: Match Professional Services to Your Export Needs

The channel for small commodity exports has been opened,but choosing the right ship and navigator is crucial.The 1039 Market Procurement Trade method is a fast lane with clear policies,and whether you can drive on it smoothly and at high speed depends on the understanding and implementation of the rules.Whether it is garment accessories sent to Vietnam or hardware tools shipped to the United Arab Emirates,there are differences in the corresponding customs codes,regulatory conditions and tax handling.

Zhongshen’s more than 20 years of industry accumulation allows us to go deep into these details.We suggest that you conduct in-depth communication with us according to the specific categories of your export products,target markets and current transaction models.Manager Gu and his team can provide one-stop customized agency services from policy interpretation,scheme design to implementation,helping you transform the policy advantages of 1039 into tangible competitiveness and operating profit.Let us sort out your export link together and find the optimal solution for efficiency and compliance.