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I am a distributor focusing on imported daily chemicals in Shanghai. Last week, I just won the exclusive distribution right of Crest 3D series whitening toothpaste in East China.
There are only 45 days left for the distribution agreement with 12 offline chain supermarkets, but I have never operated import agency business before, so I was so anxious that I couldn't sleep all night. I contacted a small agency company before, which promised 7-day fast customs clearance, but could not even explain the core review details of the entry goods inspection and quarantine certificate clearly.
I am afraid that unprofessional agents will lead to port detention and customs detention of goods, which will not only make me lose the 120,000 yuan agency deposit already paid, but also pay up to 80,000 yuan of liquidated damages to the supermarket. Now I want to ask how to act as an agent for importing Crest 3D specifically, so as to ensure compliance implementation, effectively control costs and avoid various potential risks?
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
For the agency import of Crest 3D series toothpaste，the first step is to complete the accurate review of pre-documents. It is necessary to focus on checking the certificate of origin，health certificate and component test report provided by overseas suppliers. The component test report shall clearly indicate that the fluorine content，whitening component ratio and other parameters fully comply with the parameters specified in the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics of China. At the same time，it is necessary to ensure that the goods name，specification，quantity and net weight information on the bill of lading，packing list and invoice are 100% matched，so as to avoid customs valuation queries or order returns caused by document inconsistencies.
Seamless connection shall be realized at core nodes: 3 days before the goods arrive at the port，submit the full set of pre-examined documents to the Customs Single Window for advance declaration，and coordinate with the entry inspection and quarantine department to complete electronic pre-examination simultaneously，for the customs clearance link，give priority to the "fast clearance channel for daily chemicals" at Shanghai port，and relying on Zhongshen's 20 years of agency qualification，the customs clearance time can be shortened by 2-3 days，for the tax payment link，adopt the VAT deferral declaration model，there is no need to pay the full import value-added tax during customs clearance，which effectively relieves short-term capital pressure.
Multiple sets of abnormal plans shall be formulated in advance: in case of customs valuation disputes，immediately provide the original procurement contract of overseas suppliers，bank payment slips，and historical import declaration forms of the same batch of products in the past 3 months as supporting evidence，if on-site inspection is triggered，arrange exclusive inspection specialists to attend the site in advance，cooperate with the customs to complete container unloading and sampling testing，and prepare component backup samples of the same batch of products at the same time，so as to avoid port detention fees caused by delayed inspection，if documents are missing，start the emergency document replacement channel，coordinate with overseas suppliers to issue electronic supplementary documents within 24 hours and complete the customs system filing.
After the final compliance implementation，it is necessary to complete the collection of the entry goods inspection and quarantine certificate and the standardized filing of the full set of documents simultaneously，ensure the "alignment of four flows" (goods flow，document flow，capital flow，invoice flow)，provide a compliance basis for subsequent domestic distribution and value-added tax deduction，and upload all customs declaration and inspection and quarantine documents to the exclusive cloud archive system，which is convenient for subsequent tax verification and business review.
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Operations ConsultantStart a Chat
When acting as an agent for importing Crest 3D series toothpaste, customs valuation is one of the core risk points. It should be noted that the customs will compare with the import dutiable value of products of the same brand and specification in the same period.
If the declared price is more than 30% lower than the market price in the same period, it will trigger a valuation query. At this time, it is necessary to prepare documents such as the cost composition details of overseas suppliers (including raw material procurement price, production and processing fee, transportation fee), payment vouchers, brand authorization agreement, etc., to avoid deleting and re-declaring due to inability to provide supporting evidence.
If the customs requires a second declaration, the data correction shall be completed within 10 working days, and the corrected declared price shall be consistent with the actual transaction price, otherwise it will face fines or customs detention of goods. At the same time, it is necessary to rely on the integrated customs clearance platform to complete cross-regional declaration, so as to avoid valuation delays caused by port switching.
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
For the agency import of Crest 3D series toothpaste, the logistics route should give priority to the direct route to Shanghai Yangshan Port, so as to avoid the risks of container rolling and space crunch at transit ports. In case of space shortage in peak season, it is necessary to lock the space 45 days in advance, and sign a container detention fee reduction agreement with the shipping company to ensure that the free storage period is extended to 14 days (the free storage period of ordinary ports is only 7 days).
For the control of goods ownership, the mode of "telex release B/L + indicative endorsement" shall be adopted, and the endorsement transfer shall be carried out only after receiving the full procurement payment, so as to avoid the loss of control over goods ownership. If port change is required, the port change application shall be submitted 72 hours before the goods leave the port, and the customs declaration information shall be updated simultaneously, so as to avoid port detention caused by inconsistency between logistics information and declaration information. In addition, it is necessary to select a logistics provider with constant temperature transportation qualification for daily chemicals to ensure that the whitening components of toothpaste are not affected by high temperature.
Jason WuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics & Supply Chain ManagerStart a Chat
The core of tax planning for agency import of Crest 3D series toothpaste lies in the use of VAT deferral declaration and tariff concession policies. Eligible enterprises can apply for VAT deferral at Shanghai port, there is no need to pay import value-added tax during customs clearance, but deduct it in the value-added tax declaration period of the next month, which can activate about 13% of the capital.
At the same time, if the overseas supplier is an enterprise from a member country of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, a formal certificate of origin shall be provided to enjoy tariff concessions (the most-favored-nation tariff for toothpaste is 10%, and the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement tariff is 0), which can save about 25,000 yuan of tariff cost per container. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that cross-border related transaction pricing conforms to the arm's length principle, so as to avoid transfer pricing investigation by tax authorities caused by too low pricing.
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat
The foreign exchange receipt and payment operation for agency import of Crest 3D series toothpaste shall strictly comply with the compliance requirements of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. When purchasing foreign exchange, it is necessary to provide documents such as import declaration form, procurement contract and invoice, and complete the payment through the CIPS RMB cross-border payment system, which can avoid payment delays caused by SWIFT system fluctuations.
When settling foreign exchange, it is necessary to ensure that the capital flow is consistent with the goods flow, and private transfer through offshore accounts is not allowed, otherwise it will trigger the compliance inspection of the foreign exchange bureau. If it is necessary to pay the brand usage fee to overseas suppliers, it is necessary to submit a filing application to the foreign exchange bureau in advance, and provide the brand authorization agreement and payment vouchers at the same time, so as to avoid account freezing caused by illegal payment. In addition, it is necessary to register the foreign exchange receipt and payment ledger every month to ensure that all transactions are traceable and verifiable.
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
When acting as an agent for importing Crest 3D series toothpaste, it is necessary to focus on improving the terms of the agency contract and procurement contract. The agency contract shall clearly stipulate the document review responsibility of the agency company, customs clearance time limit, and compensation standards for abnormal situations. For example, if the goods are detained by customs due to the agency company's document review errors, all losses such as port detention fees and liquidated damages shall be compensated.
The force majeure clause shall be added to the procurement contract to clarify the division of liability for delivery delays caused by overseas port strikes, epidemics, etc. At the same time, intellectual property protection clauses shall be agreed to require overseas suppliers to ensure that the authorization of the Crest 3D brand is legal and valid, so as to avoid goods detention caused by trademark infringement. In addition, it is necessary to apply for intellectual property customs protection filing in advance to prevent counterfeit products from flowing into the domestic market.
Linda GaoYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Documentation SupervisorStart a Chat
When acting as an agent for importing Crest 3D series toothpaste, preparation for on-site inspection shall be made in advance. If you receive the customs inspection notice, you shall complete the container unpacking preparation within 24 hours to ensure that the goods are stacked neatly for customs sampling and testing.
During the inspection, it is necessary to cooperate with the customs staff to check the brand logo, specification and quantity of the goods, and provide a copy of the component test report at the same time, so as to avoid sample inspection due to inability to provide proof. In case of abnormal machine inspection, it is necessary to apply for manual recheck immediately, and contact the overseas supplier to provide the production batch record of the product to prove the compliance of the goods.
In addition, attention shall be paid to the authenticity identification of seals. If the seal is found to be damaged, it is necessary to take photos for preservation immediately, and contact the shipping company to issue a certificate, so as to avoid being identified as cargo damage or mixed cargo.
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat
The packaging of Crest 3D series toothpaste imported on agency shall meet the domestic and international transportation compliance requirements. First of all, the outer packaging shall adopt a moisture-proof reinforcement scheme, using five-layer corrugated boxes with pearl cotton buffer materials to avoid deformation of toothpaste tubes caused by transportation bumps. Secondly, an MSDS report conforming to international standards shall be prepared, which clearly indicates the product composition, transportation precautions and emergency treatment methods, so as to ensure that it passes the transportation audit of the maritime department.
If container transportation is adopted, the labels of "daily chemicals" and "fragile goods" shall be pasted on the outside of the container, and the temperature monitoring of the container shall be done well to ensure that the temperature inside the container is controlled between 15-25℃, so as to avoid the failure of toothpaste components caused by high temperature. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the Chinese labels on the packaging meet the requirements of the Administrative Measures for Cosmetic Labels, and complete the label filing in advance.
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Director of Import & Export OperationsStart a Chat
After acting as an agent for importing Crest 3D series toothpaste, the value-added tax deduction and document filing in the domestic distribution link shall be strictly compliant. First of all, the Special Import VAT Payment Certificate shall be certified and deducted within 360 days from the date of issuance, and at the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the goods information on the payment certificate is completely consistent with the customs declaration form and procurement contract.
For document filing, documents such as import declaration form, bill of lading, packing list, invoice, inspection and quarantine certificate shall be sorted and filed, and the storage period shall be no less than 5 years, so as to avoid input tax transfer out caused by inability to provide documents during tax correspondence adjustment. In addition, if cross-regional distribution is involved, it is necessary to match the capital flow and invoice flow, and there shall be no "separation of ticket and goods", otherwise it will trigger the inspection of the tax authorities and affect the subsequent deduction and tax refund business.
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Supply Chain Management ExpertStart a Chat
For the supply chain planning of agency import of Crest 3D series toothpaste, the inventory linkage strategy and cost actuarial model shall be adopted. First of all, according to the distribution demand of 12 chain supermarkets in East China, a safety inventory early warning mechanism shall be established, and import orders will be triggered automatically when the inventory is lower than 3000 boxes, so as to avoid stockout.
In terms of cost actuarial calculation, the costs such as import tariff, value-added tax, logistics fee and agency fee shall be split into each toothpaste, and a precise distribution pricing strategy shall be formulated to ensure that the gross profit margin is no less than 25%. At the same time, the trade term can be converted from CIF to FOB, and the domestic agency company is responsible for logistics and insurance, so as to effectively control the logistics cost. In addition, it is necessary to sign a long-term procurement agreement with overseas suppliers to strive for a 10% procurement price discount, further reducing the overall supply chain cost.