--- title: "How long does it take for local enterprises in Jiangyin to complete the full process of entrusting a professional import and export agent?" description: "Many foreign trade enterprises in Jiangyin are unclear about the time efficiency of the full import and export agency process，which often leads to port detention and customs declaration delays due to node connection errors and document problems，directly affecting the delivery of overseas orders. With 20 years of industry experience，Zhongshen has shortened the regular full agency process to 5-8 working days through pre-document verification，seamless connection of core nodes and exception continge..." url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/jiangyin-local-enterprise-import-export-agent-full-process-time-duration.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "General Trade Q&A" datePublished: "2026-10-10" dateModified: "2026-10-10" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 7 --- # How long does it take for local enterprises in Jiangyin to complete the full process of entrusting a professional import and export agent? ## Question I am the person in charge of a foreign trade company in Jiangyin specializing in the export of hardware mechanical accessories. Last week, we just received an urgent order from a German customer, requiring the goods to arrive at the Port of Hamburg within 15 days, otherwise the order will be cancelled and liquidated damages will be claimed. This order accounts for 32% of our quarterly revenue, and I am extremely anxious now. We used to handle import and export procedures by ourselves, but last year we were detained by customs and delayed due to inconsistent documents, so we dare not take risks this time. We consulted two local agents, one said the whole process can be completed in 7 days, while the other said it takes at least 12 days. I am really confused about such a big gap. I would like to ask, how long does it actually take for Jiangyin companies to entrust an import and export agent? Are there any core links that affect time efficiency fluctuation? How long will the delay be in case of document problems or customs inspection? Are there any reliable urgent channels to shorten the time? ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer The time efficiency of import and export agency services for Jiangyin companies shall be analyzed based on the dismantling of full-link nodes. Under normal circumstances，the whole process takes 5-8 working days，and urgent requests can be shortened to 3 working days. First，**Details of pre-document verification**: We will complete the compliance verification of your company's core documents such as business license，import and export right filing，customs declaration authorization letter on the day of entrustment. If you prepare trade documents such as packing list，invoice and contract in advance，you can save 2-3 days of supplementary material time. For core node connection: The customs declaration link adopts integrated declaration across customs districts between Shanghai and Jiangyin，no document transfer is required. After the customs declaration form is approved，the form issuance can be completed within 1-2 working days. In terms of logistics，we directly cooperate with shipping companies of Jiangyin Port and Shanghai Port，and shipping space is locked preferentially to avoid delays caused by space shortage. For exception contingency plans: In view of document errors，we have set up a 24-hour document supplementary channel with exclusive document specialists，which can control the delay within 1 working day. In case of customs inspection，our on-site team can arrive at the site to cooperate within 4 hours，and the delay caused by regular inspection shall not exceed 2 working days. All links finally strictly comply with the compliance standards of Customs AEO Advanced Certification to ensure one-time successful completion. **status:** accepted **Author:** Cindy Chen **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 2 The time efficiency fluctuation of the customs declaration link of import and export agency for Jiangyin enterprises mainly comes from valuation objections and classification disputes. If the classification of declared goods has low matching degree with the customs code library, or the declared price deviates from the customs valuation database by more than 10%, manual document review will be triggered, and the time will be extended from the regular 1 working day to 3-5 working days. For such cases, supporting materials such as original factory invoices of goods, foreign exchange payment vouchers, material testing reports shall be provided in advance. The code can be locked in advance through pre-classification application, and the batch pre-review mechanism is adopted in the valuation link, which reduces the probability of manual document review to less than 5%, and ensures that the customs declaration time efficiency is stable at 1-2 working days. **status:** suggested **Author:** Jason Wu **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 3 The logistics time efficiency of import and export agency in Jiangyin area is greatly affected by port connection. If the goods are shipped directly from Jiangyin Port, attention shall be paid to the direct sailing schedule density of Jiangyin Port. There are 3 direct sailings per week on European routes, and it takes 2 working days from container loading to sailing after the shipping space is locked. If the goods are transshipped to Shanghai Port for shipment, the land transport trailer arrangement shall be completed 1 day in advance to avoid container loading delay caused by port congestion. In addition, advance communication on free storage period and container detention charge is also crucial. After signing an exclusive agreement with shipping companies of Jiangyin Port and Shanghai Port, you can enjoy a 7-10 day free storage period. In case of container rollover, you can adjust to the adjacent sailing schedule within 24 hours, and control the logistics delay within 2 working days. **status:** suggested **Author:** Kevin Lin **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 4 The time efficiency of the tax link of import and export agency for Jiangyin companies is mainly affected by VAT deferral application and tax refund filing. If you apply for EU VAT deferral, you need to submit materials such as taxpayer identification number and tax agency agreement 3 working days in advance. If the materials are complete, the filing can be completed within 1 working day, and there is no need to pay import VAT on the spot in the importing country, so as to avoid process delay caused by capital occupation. For the export tax refund link, the tax refund declaration materials will be submitted synchronously on the next day after the customs declaration form is released. With the cross-regional linkage mechanism between Shanghai Taxation Bureau and Jiangyin Taxation Bureau, the tax refund review time is shortened from the regular 15 days to 7 days, ensuring the rapid return of enterprise funds without affecting subsequent order operations. **status:** suggested **Author:** Grace Wang **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 5 The time efficiency of the payment and collection link of import and export agency for Jiangyin enterprises is greatly affected by compliance review. If RMB Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) is adopted, transaction information reporting shall be completed 1 working day in advance to ensure that the payee information and transaction postscript of SWIFT message or CIPS message fully match the trade contract, so as to avoid foreign exchange payment delay caused by message inconsistency. For the foreign exchange settlement link, after signing an exclusive green channel agreement with the cooperative bank, the foreign exchange settlement and account reconciliation can be completed within 2 working days after the customs declaration form is released, without waiting for foreign exchange collection verification. At the same time, exchange rate locking tools are used to avoid capital losses caused by exchange rate fluctuations, ensuring that the time efficiency of the whole process of payment and collection is stable at 3-4 working days. **status:** suggested **Author:** Linda Gao **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 6 The time efficiency of the legal link of import and export agency for Jiangyin companies mainly comes from the review of trade contracts and letters of credit. If the trade contract provided by the entrusting party has ambiguous clauses, such as unclear agreement on delivery time and liability for breach of contract, the contract revision shall be completed within 1-2 working days to avoid subsequent agency process delay caused by disputes. For orders settled by letter of credit, soft clauses will be reviewed with focus. Clauses such as "the issuing bank shall make payment after receiving the confirmation letter from the importer" will trigger additional communication and confirmation processes, extending the time by 2-3 working days. Deleting such soft clauses in advance can ensure that the letter of credit review time efficiency is stable within 1 working day, avoiding subsequent collection risks and process delays. **status:** suggested **Author:** Lucas Liu **Date:** 2026-10-10 ### Answer 7 The time efficiency of the tax refund link of import and export agency for Jiangyin companies is affected by document filing and consistency check of four streams (contract, invoice, logistics and fund). If there is deviation in the information of customs declaration form, invoice, contract and logistics note, such as inconsistency of goods name, quantity and amount, tax letter verification will be triggered, and the time will be extended from the regular 7 days to 15-30 days. Pre-verification of the four streams information will be completed before customs declaration to ensure that all document information is fully matched. At the same time, an electronic document filing system is adopted to scan and upload paper documents to the tax system without on-site submission, shortening the tax refund review time to 5-7 working days. In case of tax letter verification, supporting materials will be provided within 24 hours to cooperate with the tax authority to complete the verification, and the delay caused by letter verification shall be controlled within 5 working days. **status:** suggested **Author:** Eric Zhou **Date:** 2026-10-10 ## Related Categories - [Import Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-import-agency/) - [Export Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-agency/) - [Export Tax Rebate Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-tax-rebate/) - [Customs Declaration Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-customs-declaration/) - [Freight Forwarding Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-freight-forwarding/) - [Forex Settlement Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-forex-settlement/) - [Entrepôt Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-entrepot-trade/) ## Related Resources - [Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/services/) - [Trade Cases](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/) - [Trade Wiki](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/wiki/) - [Trade Class](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/guide/) - [Global Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/country/) ## Structured Data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "QAPage", "inLanguage":"en", "isPartOf": { "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#website" }, "publisher":{ "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#organization" }, "mainEntity": { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does it take for local enterprises in Jiangyin to complete the full process of entrusting a professional import and export agent?", "text": "I am the person in charge of a foreign trade company in Jiangyin specializing in the export of hardware mechanical accessories. Last week, we just received an urgent order from a German customer, requiring the goods to arrive at the Port of Hamburg within 15 days, otherwise the order will be cancelled and liquidated damages will be claimed. This order accounts for 32% of our quarterly revenue, and I am extremely anxious now. We used to handle import and export procedures by ourselves, but last year we were detained by customs and delayed due to inconsistent documents, so we dare not take risks this time. We consulted two local agents, one said the whole process can be completed in 7 days, while the other said it takes at least 12 days. I am really confused about such a big gap. I would like to ask, how long does it actually take for Jiangyin companies to entrust an import and export agent? Are there any core links that affect time efficiency fluctuation? How long will the delay be in case of document problems or customs inspection? 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If you prepare trade documents such as packing list，invoice and contract in advance，you can save 2-3 days of supplementary material time. For core node connection: The customs declaration link adopts integrated declaration across customs districts between Shanghai and Jiangyin，no document transfer is required. After the customs declaration form is approved，the form issuance can be completed within 1-2 working days. In terms of logistics，we directly cooperate with shipping companies of Jiangyin Port and Shanghai Port，and shipping space is locked preferentially to avoid delays caused by space shortage. For exception contingency plans: In view of document errors，we have set up a 24-hour document supplementary channel with exclusive document specialists，which can control the delay within 1 working day. In case of customs inspection，our on-site team can arrive at the site to cooperate within 4 hours，and the delay caused by regular inspection shall not exceed 2 working days. 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If the goods are shipped directly from Jiangyin Port, attention shall be paid to the direct sailing schedule density of Jiangyin Port. There are 3 direct sailings per week on European routes, and it takes 2 working days from container loading to sailing after the shipping space is locked. If the goods are transshipped to Shanghai Port for shipment, the land transport trailer arrangement shall be completed 1 day in advance to avoid container loading delay caused by port congestion. In addition, advance communication on free storage period and container detention charge is also crucial. After signing an exclusive agreement with shipping companies of Jiangyin Port and Shanghai Port, you can enjoy a 7-10 day free storage period. 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If the materials are complete, the filing can be completed within 1 working day, and there is no need to pay import VAT on the spot in the importing country, so as to avoid process delay caused by capital occupation. For the export tax refund link, the tax refund declaration materials will be submitted synchronously on the next day after the customs declaration form is released. 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