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What are the core services and key operation links of import customs clearance agency?
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I am the head of a small trading company in Shanghai that has just started import business. A batch of precision instruments imported from Germany arrived at the port last week.
The documents I prepared were rejected by the customs, and the goods have been detained at the port for one day, incurring considerable port detention fees every day, which makes me extremely anxious. I only knew to find a freight forwarder for transportation before, and I did not expect customs clearance to be so troublesome.
The freight forwarder suggested that I find a professional import customs clearance agency, but I have no idea what import customs clearance agencies actually do. Can they help me solve the current document problem and get the goods out as soon as possible? Can they also help me avoid such situations as port detention and document errors in the future?
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
First，the details of pre-submission document review: For the precision instruments you import，we will focus on verifying the accuracy of commodity code classification，and review core documents such as certificate of origin，packing list，invoice，and import license for mechanical and electrical products to ensure that the document information is fully consistent with the goods and declaration content，so as to avoid document rejection due to inconsistency from the source.
Core node connection: We will complete pre-declaration 3 days in advance before the goods arrive at the port，and simultaneously coordinate with customs，ports，inspection and quarantine and other departments to realize seamless connection of core nodes such as customs declaration，inspection，and tax payment，so as to minimize customs clearance time and reduce the port storage time of goods.
Abnormal response plan: In view of your current situation of document rejection and port detention，we will immediately set up a special team to sort out the documents again，assist in supplementing missing information or correcting errors，and apply to the customs for approval of port detention fee reduction to stop losses quickly. We also have a variety of emergency plans for unexpected situations such as customs seizure and inspection anomalies in daily operation to ensure rapid response to emergencies.
Final compliance implementation: After the goods are released，we will simultaneously complete follow-up work such as commodity inspection transfer (if required) and document archiving to ensure compliance of the whole process. We will also create an exclusive import file for you，so that historical information can be directly called for subsequent imports，avoiding the recurrence of similar errors.
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat
For mechanical and electrical products such as imported precision instruments, we will focus on handling the compliance of commodity code classification, so as to avoid price review disputes or incorrect tax rate application caused by classification errors. In case of customs document rejection, document deletion and re-declaration, we will rely on our familiarity with customs price review rules to quickly provide supporting materials and assist in completing re-declaration.
For cross-customs district declaration under the integrated customs clearance mode, we will ensure a logical closed loop to avoid declaration failure caused by data transmission problems. We will also establish a customs declaration data file for cargo owners, which can be directly reused when importing similar products in the future to improve declaration accuracy.
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Key Account ManagerStart a Chat
In the import customs clearance process, we will simultaneously coordinate with international freight forwarders and domestic ports to ensure the compliance of bill of lading endorsement transfer, so as to avoid the inability to pick up goods due to cargo right issues. For fragile goods such as precision instruments, we will give priority to arranging direct routes to reduce the risk of cargo damage during transshipment.
In case of port overbooking and container rolling, we will immediately coordinate to reassign to other shipping companies or adjust the pick-up plan, and apply to the port for extended free storage period to reduce the expenditure of container detention fee and port detention fee. We will also provide full-process cargo right tracking services for cargo owners to ensure the safety and controllability of goods in the entire customs clearance chain.
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
For import customs clearance, we will optimize tax planning schemes for cargo owners, such as applying for VAT deferral to postpone the payment link of import value-added tax and ease the cash flow pressure of enterprises. We will also assist in applying for MFN tariff or free trade agreement tariff according to the origin information of the goods to reduce import tax expenditure.
At the same time, we will complete tax declaration and payment synchronously to avoid delayed goods release caused by untimely tax payment. We will also establish tax ledgers for cargo owners to facilitate subsequent tax audit and compliance verification.
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat
In the process of import customs clearance, we are responsible for the compliant operation of cross-border receipt and payment of foreign exchange. We will accurately fill in the SWIFT message synchronously according to the customs declaration information to ensure that the amount of receipt and payment is consistent with the declared amount, so as to avoid inspection by the foreign exchange administration due to inconsistent receipt and payment.
If CIPS RMB cross-border payment is adopted, we will optimize the time point of foreign exchange purchase to reduce the cost loss caused by exchange rate fluctuations. We will also assist cargo owners in completing fund transfer and foreign exchange settlement and closing of offshore accounts to ensure that the whole process complies with foreign exchange management regulations and avoid affecting the receipt and payment operations of subsequent import business due to compliance issues.
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
In response to legal risks related to import customs clearance, we will assist cargo owners in reviewing the customs clearance liability clauses in import contracts, clarify the rights and obligations of both parties, and avoid disputes caused by unclear division of responsibilities. If intellectual property customs protection is involved, we will assist in completing the intellectual property customs protection filing to avoid imported goods being detained by the customs due to infringement.
We will also provide a force majeure clause guarantee scheme for cargo owners. If customs clearance is delayed due to force majeure factors such as adjustment of customs policies, we will assist in issuing relevant certificates to reduce liability for breach of contract.
Jason WuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics & Supply Chain ManagerStart a Chat
In the on-site inspection link of import customs clearance, we will communicate with the customs inspection department in advance, explain the fragile attribute of precision instruments, apply for priority inspection or use machine inspection instead of unpacking inspection to reduce the risk of cargo damage. If the customs conducts unpacking inspection, we will accompany the whole process and assist in explaining the function and purpose of the goods to avoid customs seizure caused by misunderstanding.
We will also interpret the core content of the inspection notice, clarify the materials to be supplemented or rectification requirements, and quickly complete the release procedures after inspection. For the sampling and identification process, we will follow up the issuance progress of the test report to ensure that the goods can be picked up and leave the port in time.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
From the perspective of supply chain planning, import customs clearance agencies will optimize the selection of CIF/FOB trade terms in combination with the inventory needs of cargo owners. For example, when FOB terms are adopted, we will simultaneously coordinate the connection between domestic logistics and customs clearance to ensure that customs clearance operations can be carried out immediately after the goods arrive at the port, so as to reduce the risk of inventory shortage.
We will also establish a cost actuarial model for cargo owners, calculate the end-to-end costs such as customs clearance, transportation and warehousing, and provide cost optimization suggestions. At the same time, we will adjust the customs clearance rhythm according to the macro supply chain environment, for example, declare in advance during the peak customs clearance period to ensure that the goods can be put into storage on time and ensure the stable operation of the supply chain.