--- title: "What are the key compliance nodes to control in the entire process of imported snacks agency?" description: "Practitioners who have just transitioned to imported snack retail and are acting as the domestic agent for a Korean viral cheese rice cake for the first time are unfamiliar with the entire agency process. They worry about cargo loss and missing the Mid-Autumn Festival sales peak due to customs seizure and port detention，as well as cost overruns eroding profit margins. By breaking down the entire import agency process from pre-document review，core node coordination，emergency response plans to fin..." url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "Import Agency Q&A" datePublished: "2026-10-19" dateModified: "2026-10-19" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 10 --- # What are the key compliance nodes to control in the entire process of imported snacks agency? ## Question As a community snack shop owner who has been in business for two years, I just signed a domestic agency intent for a viral Korean cheese rice cake with a South Korean supplier yesterday. This is my first time handling imported snack agency, and I'm staying up all night worrying! I've only dealt with domestic snacks before, and I'm completely confused about import documents, customs clearance and logistics. This rice cake has gone viral on Xiaohongshu, and it must be on the shelves before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I'm afraid that incorrect document filling will lead to customs seizure and port detention, making me miss the sales peak and lose a lot of money. I'm also worried that I miscalculated logistics and tax costs. With already thin profit margins, I might even end up losing money. Plus, I'm afraid of stepping into compliance traps and getting fined. I want to ask how to do imported snack agency stably? ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer First is the pre-document review details. Key verification points include the **Certificate of Origin** (to confirm if the snacks qualify for tariff reduction under the China-ROK Free Trade Agreement) and the **Health Certificate** (which must clearly mark key information such as product ingredients，production date and shelf life，and comply with China's national food safety standards). At the same time，you should review the packing list and invoice provided by the supplier in advance to ensure that the cargo value and product name are completely consistent with the actual situation，so as to avoid triggering price review or customs seizure due to inconsistent documents. For core node coordination，you should lock in customs brokers with food import qualifications and cold chain logistics (most snacks are perishable goods) in advance. Complete the pre-declaration 72 hours before the goods arrive at the port，and confirm the customs inspection appointment at the same time to ensure seamless connection between customs clearance and logistics，and avoid port detention fees caused by cargo storage after arrival. Emergency response plans should be formulated in advance: In case of customs price review disputes，immediately provide supporting materials such as the supplier's purchase contract and payment receipt. In case of inspection and sampling，cooperate with the inspection and coordinate backup stock for replenishment at the same time. In case of abnormal temperature control in cold chain logistics，start the emergency warehouse transfer process to replace compliant cold chain warehouses. In the final compliance implementation stage，after obtaining the electronic customs clearance，promptly handle the animal and plant quarantine certificate (for snacks containing animal and plant ingredients)，and archive all documents for at least 3 years to ensure compliance with subsequent tax and regulatory traceability requirements. **status:** accepted **Author:** Andy Guo **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 2 When declaring customs for imported snack agency, special attention should be paid to the customs price review logic: the customs will conduct price verification based on multiple dimensions such as the declared prices of the same category of imported snacks in the same period, international market trends and domestic retail reference prices. If the declared cargo value is lower than 80% of the customs reference price, it will most likely trigger a price review dispute. At this time, you need to provide complete purchase chain vouchers, including the supplier's quotation, payment receipt, bank transfer voucher, contract, etc., and the cargo value and product name on all vouchers must be completely consistent. If valid vouchers cannot be provided, the customs will levy taxes based on the verified price, and may even trigger the deletion and re-submission of the declaration, resulting in 3-7 days of port detention and missing the sales peak. In addition, if the snacks are pre-packaged food, you need to ensure that the Chinese labels have been filed before entry. Unfiled Chinese labels will directly lead to customs seizure, and you can re-declare only after rectification. **status:** suggested **Author:** Lucas Liu **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 3 Most imported snacks are perishable and fragile. Logistics routes should prioritize direct shipping routes to avoid abnormal temperature control or cargo damage during transshipment. If transshipment is required due to tight space, you need to confirm the qualification of the cold chain warehouse at the transshipment port and require the logistics provider to provide full temperature control records. For cargo right control, you should adopt the method of "telex release bill of lading + special endorsement" to avoid unauthorized withdrawal of the bill of lading. In addition, you need to confirm the free storage period with the terminal in advance: the general free storage period for ordinary goods is 7 days, but that for cold chain goods is only 3 days. If the free storage period is exceeded, the daily detention fee can reach 500-1000 yuan per container. You need to complete the pre-declaration before the goods arrive at the port to ensure customs clearance efficiency and avoid high detention fees. In case of container offloading, you should immediately coordinate with the logistics provider to replace other ships on the same route, and apply to the supplier for delayed delivery to reduce stockout losses. **status:** suggested **Author:** Evelyn Li **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 4 Cost optimization for imported snack agency can reduce financial pressure through the VAT deferral policy: eligible import enterprises do not need to pay import value-added tax when clearing customs, but can deduct it in the subsequent VAT declaration period, which is equivalent to obtaining an interest-free fund period of 2-3 months. In addition, if the snacks you act as agent for are products under the China-ROK Free Trade Agreement, you can enjoy tariff reduction with the Certificate of Origin, and the tariff rate can be reduced from 10%-15% to 0%-5%. Please note that the issuance date of the Certificate of Origin must be earlier than the date of shipment of the goods, and the goods information on the certificate must be completely consistent with the customs declaration form. In addition, the pricing of cross-border related party transactions must comply with the arm's length principle to avoid triggering anti-avoidance investigations by tax authorities due to overpricing or underpricing, which may lead to tax repayment and late payment fees. **status:** suggested **Author:** Linda Gao **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 5 Receipt and payment of funds for imported snack agency must strictly comply with foreign exchange management regulations: all payment for goods must be made through formal cross-border payment channels. It is forbidden to use personal accounts or offshore accounts for large-value payment of goods to avoid triggering monitoring warnings from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. If using RMB cross-border payment (CIPS system), you need to ensure that the cargo value and product name on the payment voucher are completely consistent with the customs declaration form and purchase contract, and complete foreign exchange verification within 30 days after payment. In addition, if commission payment is involved, the commission ratio (generally not exceeding 5% of the cargo value) must be clearly stipulated in the contract, and materials such as the commission agreement and the payee's identity certificate must be provided to avoid foreign exchange administration inspections due to non-compliant commission payments, which may affect subsequent receipt and payment rights. **status:** suggested **Author:** Jason Wu **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 6 The purchase contract for imported snack agency must clearly stipulate the following core clauses: First, the cargo right transfer clause, which stipulates that the cargo right shall be transferred to the agent after the goods are loaded and the bill of lading is obtained, so as to avoid the supplier from withholding the goods due to financial problems; Second, the force majeure clause, which clarifies the division of liability for delivery delay caused by force majeure such as the epidemic and port congestion, so as to avoid assuming liability for breach of contract due to supplier's delayed delivery; Third, the intellectual property clause, which requires the supplier to provide the trademark registration certificate, patent certificate and other documents of the product, so as to avoid the goods being seized by the customs due to infringement and even facing intellectual property litigation. In addition, if using letter of credit settlement, you need to strictly review the letter of credit clauses to avoid "soft clauses", such as requiring the provision of inspection certificates designated by the buyer, to prevent the supplier from maliciously refusing payment. **status:** suggested **Author:** Cindy Chen **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 7 If customs inspection is triggered after imported snacks arrive at the port, you need to make the following preparations in advance: First, ensure that the goods are properly packaged, and the seal number must be completely consistent with that on the bill of lading. If the seal is damaged, take photos immediately and verify the reason with the logistics provider; Second, when cooperating with the customs to unpack the container for inspection, prepare documents such as the product's Chinese label, health certificate and certificate of origin in advance to facilitate on-site verification by the customs; Third, if customs sampling and inspection are required, confirm that the quantity of samples to be inspected complies with the regulations (generally 1-2 kg), and require the customs to issue a sampling voucher to avoid disputes caused by lost samples. In addition, if the inspection results show that the product does not meet China's food safety standards, immediately start the return or destruction plan to avoid high port detention fees and fines. **status:** suggested **Author:** Kevin Lin **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 8 The packaging of imported snacks must comply with the dual standards of China and the exporting country: if the snacks contain easily allergenic ingredients such as dairy products and nuts, allergen prompts must be marked on the packaging, and the font size of the Chinese label must comply with the requirements of China's General Rules for Prepackaged Food Labels (font height not less than 1.8mm). If the snacks are fragile, cushioning materials (such as bubble wrap and pearl cotton) should be used for reinforcement to avoid cargo damage during transportation. In addition, if the snacks require cold chain transportation, insulated boxes with temperature control functions should be used. The temperature control range of the insulated box must comply with the storage requirements of the product (generally 0-10℃), and the words "cold chain transportation" must be marked on the outside of the package to prevent logistics providers from mistakenly treating the goods as ordinary goods and causing product deterioration. **status:** suggested **Author:** Grace Wang **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 9 If the goods of imported snack agency are subsequently used for export, the documents must be managed in strict accordance with the compliance requirements of export tax rebates: ensure that the cargo value and product name on documents such as the import customs declaration form, export customs declaration form, purchase contract, sales contract, payment voucher and receipt voucher are completely consistent, and achieve "four-stream consistency" (contract flow, capital flow, invoice flow and cargo flow). Complete the export tax rebate declaration within 90 days after export. If you cannot declare on time due to special circumstances, apply to the tax authorities for an extension in advance. In addition, if tax verification is involved, provide all documents, inventory records and sales records of the import link in time to avoid tax rebate delay or failure due to failed verification. Please note that the documents for export tax rebates must be retained for at least 5 years for subsequent verification by the tax authorities. **status:** suggested **Author:** Daniel Xu **Date:** 2026-10-19 ### Answer 10 The supply chain planning for imported snack agency needs to be dynamically adjusted in combination with the sales peak: if the snacks you act as agent for are seasonal products (such as Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes and Christmas candies), lock in space and supplier production capacity 3-6 months in advance to avoid stockouts caused by tight space and insufficient supplier production capacity during the peak season. Establish an inventory linkage strategy to link the inventory of imported snacks with the sales data of domestic retail terminals in real time. When the inventory is lower than the safety stock (generally 15 days of sales volume), start the replenishment process immediately. In addition, choose trade terms reasonably: if using FOB terms, the agent is responsible for international transportation and insurance by itself, and can reduce transportation costs through bulk procurement; if using CIF terms, the supplier is responsible for transportation and insurance, and the agent needs to review the qualifications of the logistics provider and insurance company selected by the supplier in advance to avoid losses caused by problems with the logistics provider or insurance company. **status:** suggested **Author:** Eric Zhou **Date:** 2026-10-19 ## Related Categories - [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/) - [General Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-general-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": "What are the key compliance nodes to control in the entire process of imported snacks agency?", "text": "As a community snack shop owner who has been in business for two years, I just signed a domestic agency intent for a viral Korean cheese rice cake with a South Korean supplier yesterday. This is my first time handling imported snack agency, and I'm staying up all night worrying! I've only dealt with domestic snacks before, and I'm completely confused about import documents, customs clearance and logistics. This rice cake has gone viral on Xiaohongshu, and it must be on the shelves before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I'm afraid that incorrect document filling will lead to customs seizure and port detention, making me miss the sales peak and lose a lot of money. I'm also worried that I miscalculated logistics and tax costs. With already thin profit margins, I might even end up losing money. Plus, I'm afraid of stepping into compliance traps and getting fined. I want to ask how to do imported snack agency stably?", "answerCount": 10, "upvoteCount": 6, "datePublished": "2026-10-19T05:37:45Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-19T05:44:11Z", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zhongshen Trading China", "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html" } ,"acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "First is the pre-document review details. Key verification points include the Certificate of Origin (to confirm if the snacks qualify for tariff reduction under the China-ROK Free Trade Agreement) and the Health Certificate (which must clearly mark key information such as product ingredients，production date and shelf life，and comply with China's national food safety standards). At the same time，you should review the packing list and invoice provided by the supplier in advance to ensure that the cargo value and product name are completely consistent with the actual situation，so as to avoid triggering price review or customs seizure due to inconsistent documents. For core node coordination，you should lock in customs brokers with food import qualifications and cold chain logistics (most snacks are perishable goods) in advance. Complete the pre-declaration 72 hours before the goods arrive at the port，and confirm the customs inspection appointment at the same time to ensure seamless connection between customs clearance and logistics，and avoid port detention fees caused by cargo storage after arrival. Emergency response plans should be formulated in advance: In case of customs price review disputes，immediately provide supporting materials such as the supplier's purchase contract and payment receipt. In case of inspection and sampling，cooperate with the inspection and coordinate backup stock for replenishment at the same time. In case of abnormal temperature control in cold chain logistics，start the emergency warehouse transfer process to replace compliant cold chain warehouses. In the final compliance implementation stage，after obtaining the electronic customs clearance，promptly handle the animal and plant quarantine certificate (for snacks containing animal and plant ingredients)，and archive all documents for at least 3 years to ensure compliance with subsequent tax and regulatory traceability requirements.", "upvoteCount": 6, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#acceptedAnswer", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T07:17:23Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Andy Guo","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/andy-guo/"} } ,"suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "When declaring customs for imported snack agency, special attention should be paid to the customs price review logic: the customs will conduct price verification based on multiple dimensions such as the declared prices of the same category of imported snacks in the same period, international market trends and domestic retail reference prices. If the declared cargo value is lower than 80% of the customs reference price, it will most likely trigger a price review dispute. At this time, you need to provide complete purchase chain vouchers, including the supplier's quotation, payment receipt, bank transfer voucher, contract, etc., and the cargo value and product name on all vouchers must be completely consistent. If valid vouchers cannot be provided, the customs will levy taxes based on the verified price, and may even trigger the deletion and re-submission of the declaration, resulting in 3-7 days of port detention and missing the sales peak. In addition, if the snacks are pre-packaged food, you need to ensure that the Chinese labels have been filed before entry. Unfiled Chinese labels will directly lead to customs seizure, and you can re-declare only after rectification.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-2", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T07:02:31Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Lucas Liu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/lucas-liu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most imported snacks are perishable and fragile. Logistics routes should prioritize direct shipping routes to avoid abnormal temperature control or cargo damage during transshipment. If transshipment is required due to tight space, you need to confirm the qualification of the cold chain warehouse at the transshipment port and require the logistics provider to provide full temperature control records. For cargo right control, you should adopt the method of "telex release bill of lading + special endorsement" to avoid unauthorized withdrawal of the bill of lading. In addition, you need to confirm the free storage period with the terminal in advance: the general free storage period for ordinary goods is 7 days, but that for cold chain goods is only 3 days. If the free storage period is exceeded, the daily detention fee can reach 500-1000 yuan per container. You need to complete the pre-declaration before the goods arrive at the port to ensure customs clearance efficiency and avoid high detention fees. In case of container offloading, you should immediately coordinate with the logistics provider to replace other ships on the same route, and apply to the supplier for delayed delivery to reduce stockout losses.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-3", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T06:57:36Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Evelyn Li","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/evelyn-li/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Cost optimization for imported snack agency can reduce financial pressure through the VAT deferral policy: eligible import enterprises do not need to pay import value-added tax when clearing customs, but can deduct it in the subsequent VAT declaration period, which is equivalent to obtaining an interest-free fund period of 2-3 months. In addition, if the snacks you act as agent for are products under the China-ROK Free Trade Agreement, you can enjoy tariff reduction with the Certificate of Origin, and the tariff rate can be reduced from 10%-15% to 0%-5%. Please note that the issuance date of the Certificate of Origin must be earlier than the date of shipment of the goods, and the goods information on the certificate must be completely consistent with the customs declaration form. 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If using RMB cross-border payment (CIPS system), you need to ensure that the cargo value and product name on the payment voucher are completely consistent with the customs declaration form and purchase contract, and complete foreign exchange verification within 30 days after payment. In addition, if commission payment is involved, the commission ratio (generally not exceeding 5% of the cargo value) must be clearly stipulated in the contract, and materials such as the commission agreement and the payee's identity certificate must be provided to avoid foreign exchange administration inspections due to non-compliant commission payments, which may affect subsequent receipt and payment rights.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-5", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T06:47:07Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Jason Wu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/jason-wu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The purchase contract for imported snack agency must clearly stipulate the following core clauses: First, the cargo right transfer clause, which stipulates that the cargo right shall be transferred to the agent after the goods are loaded and the bill of lading is obtained, so as to avoid the supplier from withholding the goods due to financial problems; Second, the force majeure clause, which clarifies the division of liability for delivery delay caused by force majeure such as the epidemic and port congestion, so as to avoid assuming liability for breach of contract due to supplier's delayed delivery; Third, the intellectual property clause, which requires the supplier to provide the trademark registration certificate, patent certificate and other documents of the product, so as to avoid the goods being seized by the customs due to infringement and even facing intellectual property litigation. In addition, if using letter of credit settlement, you need to strictly review the letter of credit clauses to avoid "soft clauses", such as requiring the provision of inspection certificates designated by the buyer, to prevent the supplier from maliciously refusing payment.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-6", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T06:19:31Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Cindy Chen","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/cindy-chen/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If customs inspection is triggered after imported snacks arrive at the port, you need to make the following preparations in advance: First, ensure that the goods are properly packaged, and the seal number must be completely consistent with that on the bill of lading. If the seal is damaged, take photos immediately and verify the reason with the logistics provider; Second, when cooperating with the customs to unpack the container for inspection, prepare documents such as the product's Chinese label, health certificate and certificate of origin in advance to facilitate on-site verification by the customs; Third, if customs sampling and inspection are required, confirm that the quantity of samples to be inspected complies with the regulations (generally 1-2 kg), and require the customs to issue a sampling voucher to avoid disputes caused by lost samples. In addition, if the inspection results show that the product does not meet China's food safety standards, immediately start the return or destruction plan to avoid high port detention fees and fines.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-7", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T06:13:19Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Kevin Lin","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/kevin-lin/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The packaging of imported snacks must comply with the dual standards of China and the exporting country: if the snacks contain easily allergenic ingredients such as dairy products and nuts, allergen prompts must be marked on the packaging, and the font size of the Chinese label must comply with the requirements of China's General Rules for Prepackaged Food Labels (font height not less than 1.8mm). If the snacks are fragile, cushioning materials (such as bubble wrap and pearl cotton) should be used for reinforcement to avoid cargo damage during transportation. In addition, if the snacks require cold chain transportation, insulated boxes with temperature control functions should be used. The temperature control range of the insulated box must comply with the storage requirements of the product (generally 0-10℃), and the words "cold chain transportation" must be marked on the outside of the package to prevent logistics providers from mistakenly treating the goods as ordinary goods and causing product deterioration.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-8", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T06:11:47Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Grace Wang","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/grace-wang/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If the goods of imported snack agency are subsequently used for export, the documents must be managed in strict accordance with the compliance requirements of export tax rebates: ensure that the cargo value and product name on documents such as the import customs declaration form, export customs declaration form, purchase contract, sales contract, payment voucher and receipt voucher are completely consistent, and achieve "four-stream consistency" (contract flow, capital flow, invoice flow and cargo flow). Complete the export tax rebate declaration within 90 days after export. If you cannot declare on time due to special circumstances, apply to the tax authorities for an extension in advance. In addition, if tax verification is involved, provide all documents, inventory records and sales records of the import link in time to avoid tax rebate delay or failure due to failed verification. 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Establish an inventory linkage strategy to link the inventory of imported snacks with the sales data of domestic retail terminals in real time. When the inventory is lower than the safety stock (generally 15 days of sales volume), start the replenishment process immediately. In addition, choose trade terms reasonably: if using FOB terms, the agent is responsible for international transportation and insurance by itself, and can reduce transportation costs through bulk procurement; if using CIF terms, the supplier is responsible for transportation and insurance, and the agent needs to review the qualifications of the logistics provider and insurance company selected by the supplier in advance to avoid losses caused by problems with the logistics provider or insurance company.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/key-compliance-nodes-for-imported-snacks-agency-process.html#suggestedAnswer-10", "datePublished": "2026-10-19T05:44:11Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Eric Zhou","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/eric-zhou/"} } ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ {"@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Q&A", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Import Agency Q&A", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-import-agency/"} ,{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "What are the key compliance nodes to control in the entire process of imported snacks agency?"} ] } ] ```