What Are Chengdu Import and Export Trading Companies? Practical Selection List

Core Processes of Chengdu Import and Export Trade: Full Link Disassembly from Order to Tax Refund

In 2026,Chengdu’s import and export trade volume exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan,up 18% from 2025,and more and more local enterprises are expanding into the international market.However,many practitioners report that the whole process from goods shipment to tax refund receipt involves more than 10 links,and delays or losses may be caused by improper operation at each node.For example,last year,a Chengdu-based electronics enterprise had its goods detained at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for 3 days due to incomplete customs declaration materials,which directly affected the delivery time for its European customers.Therefore,understanding the service logic of Chengdu import and export trading companies,especially the disassembly of core processes,is essential for enterprises to select reliable agents.

I.Pre-preparation and Order Confirmation: Laying a Solid Foundation for Foreign Trade Processes

The core objective of this stage is to clarify transaction details,ensure all materials comply with the latest 2026 import and export specifications,and avoid disputes caused by information deviation in the later stage.Key actions include:

• Confirm order terms with customers: clarify goods description,quantity,unit price,delivery time,and focus on checking trade terms (such as FOB,CIF,etc.).Chengdu Customs requires in 2026 that trade terms must fully match transportation responsibilities,otherwise customs declaration will not be accepted
• Prepare basic materials: enterprise business license,import and export operation right certificate (the agency can assist in handling if unavailable),commodity inspection materials (such as 3C Certification,Certificate of Origin,etc.)
• Review contract terms: focus on payment cycle,breach clauses and quality standards to avoid hidden risks

Common problems: some Chengdu start-up enterprises have vague understanding of trade terms.For example,they mistakenly write "FOB Shanghai" as "FOB Chengdu",leading to unclear division of responsibility for inland transportation to the port.Ms.Gu from Zhongshen is responsible for preliminary docking,and will take the initiative to sort out order terms for customers,and provide operation suggestions based on the new requirements of Chengdu Customs in 2026.For example,if customers choose FOB Chengdu,she will confirm the details of connection between inland transportation and port in advance to avoid extra costs caused by wrong responsibility division.

II.Customs Declaration,Inspection and Goods Shipment: Ensuring Smooth Customs Clearance

This stage is the core node of the foreign trade process,which directly affects whether the goods can be shipped on time.In 2026,Chengdu Customs implemented the "advance declaration + intelligent inspection" policy,which improved customs declaration efficiency by 25% compared with 2025,but has higher requirements for data accuracy.Customs declaration forms with an error rate of more than 1% will be subject to key inspection.Key actions include:

• Prepare customs declaration materials: packing list,invoice,contract,bill of lading copy,inspection clearance certificate,etc.to ensure all information is consistent with the actual situation of the goods
• Inspection process: if the goods are subject to statutory inspection,it is necessary to declare to the commodity inspection department in advance,and apply for customs declaration only after obtaining the clearance certificate
• Goods shipment: arrange transportation according to trade terms.For example,under CIF terms,it is necessary to contact the shipping company to book space,and confirm the shipping space and loading time

Common problems: in 2026,a Chengdu clothing enterprise was detained by customs for inspection because the "component content" on the customs declaration form was inconsistent with the actual goods,which not only delayed the delivery time,but also incurred a storage fee of 500 yuan per day.Manager Qi from Zhongshen is responsible for customs declaration and inspection links.He will review all materials in advance,coordinate with inspectors to conduct on-site inspection of statutory inspection goods in advance to ensure the accuracy of materials.At the same time,he uses the "advance declaration" channel of Chengdu Customs to complete customs declaration before the goods arrive at the port,shortening the customs clearance time from the original 2 days to less than 12 hours.

III.Foreign Exchange Receipt,Payment and Settlement: Avoiding Exchange Rate Fluctuation Risks

The core of this stage is to ensure the safe arrival of foreign exchange and timely settlement,so as to avoid losses caused by RMB exchange rate fluctuations in 2026.In 2026,the fluctuation range of RMB against USD exchange rate expanded by 12% compared with 2025,and the demand of foreign trade enterprises for exchange rate risk management increased significantly.Key actions include:

• Foreign exchange account management: if the enterprise has no foreign exchange account,it can receive and pay foreign exchange through the agency’s account,and needs to provide trade background certificate
• Foreign exchange declaration: after receiving foreign exchange,declaration must be made within 3 working days,and a fine will be imposed for overdue declaration
• Foreign exchange settlement operation: choose the appropriate settlement time according to the exchange rate trend to reduce exchange rate losses

Common problems: some Chengdu enterprises fail to declare foreign exchange in time,resulting in foreign exchange being frozen by the bank and unable to settle foreign exchange normally.Manager Zhuang from Zhongshen is responsible for foreign exchange receipt and payment links.He will complete the declaration within 1 working day after receiving foreign exchange,and provide daily exchange rate analysis for customers.For example,when the RMB against USD exchange rate was at a low of 6.2 in March 2026,he advised customers to settle foreign exchange in time,helping enterprises gain about 2% more income.

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IV.Export Tax Refund and Follow-up: Key to Reducing Enterprise Costs

This stage is the last link of the foreign trade process,and also the core for enterprises to reduce costs.In 2026,Chengdu Tax Bureau implemented "paperless tax refund + intelligent review",which shortened the tax refund time by 30% compared with 2025,but has higher requirements for data integrity.Applications will be directly rejected if the information on VAT invoices is inconsistent with that on customs declaration forms.Key actions include:

• Prepare tax refund materials: VAT special invoice,tax refund copy of customs declaration form,export exchange verification form (cancelled in some regions),etc.
• Tax refund declaration: declare through the electronic tax bureau within 90 days after the goods are exported,and no tax refund will be granted if overdue
• Follow-up: track the progress of tax refund,and communicate with the tax bureau in time to solve problems if any

Common problems: in 2026,a Chengdu electronic product enterprise had its tax refund application rejected because the "goods name" on the VAT special invoice was inconsistent with the customs declaration form,and it was delayed for 2 months to get the tax refund.General Manager Ji from Zhongshen is responsible for the export tax refund link.He will review all materials before declaration to ensure that the information on the invoice is completely consistent with that on the customs declaration form.At the same time,he uses the "green channel" of Chengdu Tax Bureau to shorten the tax refund time from the original 20 days to 14 days,and some high-quality customers can get the refund within 7 days at the fastest.

The Chengdu import and export trade market is highly competitive in 2026.To choose a reliable agency company,three core points should be paid attention to: whether it is familiar with the latest policies of local customs and tax bureaus in Chengdu,whether it has dedicated personnel to dock the whole process,and whether it can provide customized services.Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the industry for more than 20 years,focusing on core links such as customs declaration and inspection,international transportation,warehousing management,foreign exchange receipt and payment,foreign exchange settlement and purchase,and export tax refund,to create full-process,one-stop foreign trade agency solutions for customers.In each link,the professional team of Zhongshen will avoid risks in advance and improve efficiency,for example,shorten customs clearance time through advance declaration,reduce losses through exchange rate analysis,and improve the success rate of tax refund through data review.For foreign trade enterprises in Chengdu,choosing a professional agency company like Zhongshen can not only save time and cost,but also avoid order delays or economic losses caused by process omissions.