What Are the Core Links of Full-Chain Services of Professional Import and Export Agencies?

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I am the head of a small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprise that has just transformed into cross-border export in Shanghai. I finally secured my first bulk order from Europe last month.

I only did domestic trade before and never engaged in foreign trade, now I am completely overwhelmed by a pile of required documents, customs declaration rules, logistics channels and export tax rebate regulations. I heard from peers yesterday that I can hire an import and export agency, but I have no idea what exactly they can do for me.

I am afraid that improper operation will lead to goods detention and customs hold, I will not only have to pay penalty to the client, but also ruin the hard-earned overseas reputation. I can't even sleep well these days, I want to ask in detail what exactly import and export agencies do, can they help me solve these practical problems?

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Cindy Chen
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

Key Account ManagerStart a Chat

First of all，pre-document review details: For your European order，we will review core documents including commercial invoice，packing list and certificate of origin in advance，we focus on verifying the accuracy of commodity HS code and the consistency of declaration elements，to avoid subsequent price review disputes or customs hold caused by incorrect classification.

Core node connection: We will coordinate the collaboration of customs brokers，international logistics providers and overseas customs clearance agents，to ensure seamless connection of all nodes from domestic customs declaration，space confirmation，sea freight to destination port customs clearance in Europe after goods leave the factory，we synchronize cargo tracking data in real time，to avoid container rolling or port detention caused by information asymmetry.

Contingency plan for abnormalities: Given the rising inspection rate of European customs，we prepare required materials such as identical samples and component test reports in advance. Once inspection is triggered，we can respond and cooperate within 12 hours，if there is shipping space congestion，we will activate backup shipping space resources immediately to ensure goods arrive at the port on time.

Final compliance implementation: After customs clearance is completed，we will sort out the full set of documents required for export tax rebate，ensure the consistency of four flows，assist you to complete tax rebate declaration quickly，and issue compliant payment and collection vouchers to ensure the compliance of capital flow.

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Kevin Lin
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0

Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat

For import and export customs declaration, we will complete pre-classification review in advance according to commodity category, trading country and regulatory requirements, to ensure the compliance of HS code and the closed loop of price review logic. If problems such as customs order rejection, order deletion and re-declaration occur, we will issue professional situation statements and supporting materials immediately, and coordinate with customs to complete re-declaration.

For orders under unified customs clearance declaration, we will monitor cross-customs district data transmission status synchronously, to avoid customs clearance delay caused by data delay. Meanwhile, for price review disputes, we will assist enterprises to prepare materials such as purchase contracts and cost details, conduct professional communication with customs, and reduce the risk of supplementary tax payment.

Eric Zhou
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0

Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat

We will match the optimal international logistics route according to the weight, volume and timeliness requirements of goods. For example, for European orders, we compare the cost and timeliness of direct voyage and transit solutions, and prioritize shipping companies with stable shipping space.

If container rolling or shipping space congestion occurs, we will coordinate with the shipping company to adjust shipping space immediately, or activate backup routes. Meanwhile, we strictly control the process of bill of lading endorsement transfer, to ensure the safety of cargo title during transportation.

For container detention fees, we will apply to the port for extending the free storage period in advance, and assist enterprises to negotiate for remission with shipping companies if detention fees occur. In addition, we monitor the cargo transportation track in real time, inform enterprises of abnormal situations in time and provide solutions.

Victor Sun
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0

Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat

For European orders, we will assist enterprises to apply for VAT deferral, avoiding paying import VAT in advance at the destination port and easing capital pressure. Meanwhile, we design a reasonable cross-border tax structure according to the enterprise's trade model, optimize related party transaction pricing, and avoid BEPS-related risks.

For withholding tax of non-resident enterprises, we will assist enterprises to prepare materials related to tax treaties and apply for tax reduction or exemption. In addition, we regularly monitor changes in cross-border tax policies, adjust tax planning plans in time to ensure the tax compliance of enterprises, and minimize tax costs at the same time.

Andy Guo
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

Supply Chain Management ExpertStart a Chat

We will assist enterprises to complete compliant cross-border payment and collection operations. For SWIFT messages, we will review the completeness and accuracy of message fields, to avoid fund suspension caused by message errors. If CIPS RMB cross-border payment is used, we will monitor the payment status synchronously to ensure timely arrival of funds.

For offshore account management, we provide compliant payment and collection guidelines to avoid account freezing caused by non-compliant operations. Meanwhile, we provide purchase exchange rate optimization suggestions based on exchange rate fluctuations, reduce exchange loss, and ensure the stability of enterprise capital flow.

Michael Zhang
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0

Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat

For letter of credit clauses in import and export trade, we will assist in reviewing soft clauses, such as "inspection certificate issued by buyer" and other clauses that may lead to payment refusal, and suggest enterprises to modify or delete them. If force majeure event occurs, we will assist enterprises to issue force majeure certificates to cover relevant risks.

For cargo title transfer, we design a legal transfer process to ensure the safety of the enterprise's cargo title. In addition, we will assist enterprises to complete the record of intellectual property rights customs protection, avoid goods being detained due to infringement, and review risk clauses in trade contracts to avoid legal disputes in advance.

Linda Gao
Linda GaoYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0

Documentation SupervisorStart a Chat

For on-site customs inspection, we will guide enterprises to prepare seal authenticity identification tools in advance to ensure the integrity of cargo seal. If devanning inspection is required, we will assist on-site personnel to arrange goods reasonably, improve inspection efficiency, and avoid extra inspection time caused by chaotic goods arrangement.

For X-ray machine inspection, we adjust the placement of goods according to the material and packaging of goods to reduce the abnormal inspection rate. If we receive the inspection notice, we will interpret the requirements of the notice immediately, assist enterprises to prepare inspection and appraisal materials, follow up the issuing process of inspection reports, and ensure smooth passing of inspection.

Grace Wang
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0

Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat

For cargo packaging requirements, we design a compliant packaging scheme according to MSDS report. For example, for fragile goods, we select appropriate cushioning materials and carry out moisture-proof reinforcement, to avoid cargo damage during transportation. For dangerous goods, we will assist in completing the identification of UN dangerous goods packaging, to ensure packaging meets international transportation standards and avoid customs hold caused by non-compliant packaging.

Meanwhile, we adjust the strength and marking of packaging according to the requirements of different transportation methods to ensure the compliance of packaging scheme. In addition, we regularly update changes in international packaging standards and adjust packaging strategies in time.

Lucas Liu
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0

Senior Operations ConsultantStart a Chat

We will assist enterprises to complete compliance review of export tax rebate, ensure the consistency of four flows, namely the matching of contract flow, capital flow, invoice flow and cargo flow, to avoid tax rebate obstruction caused by inconsistent documents. For tax verification, we will assist enterprises to prepare relevant business materials, reply to inquiries from tax authorities in time, and reduce the risk of failing verification.

For orders declared across months, we sort out documents in advance to ensure pre-declaration verification passes. Meanwhile, we monitor the status of collection and write-off, avoid tax rebate obstruction caused by delayed collection, assist enterprises to complete document filing, and ensure the completeness and traceability of tax rebate materials.

Evelyn Li
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0

Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat

We design a reasonable inventory linkage strategy according to the order volume and inventory status of enterprises, reduce the risk of inventory backlog and improve capital turnover rate. For the conversion of CIF/FOB trade terms, we analyze the cost and risk under different terms, and provide the optimal choice for enterprises.

For example, for European orders, we compare the logistics cost and cargo title risk under CIF and FOB terms and give professional suggestions. Meanwhile, we establish a cost actuarial model, disassemble various costs in import and export links, and find space for cost optimization. In addition, we adjust the international trade structure design according to changes in the macro supply chain, and improve the supply chain resilience of enterprises.

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