--- title: "What compliance indicators should be focused on when selecting a Nanchang export agent?" description: "Small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises in Nanchang often face pain points such as insufficient compliance of export agents，cumbersome tax refund processes，and out-of-control logistics costs. With 20 years of experience，Zhongshen provides full-link compliance review，tax refund risk isolation and logistics route optimization solutions，helping enterprises cut costs by more than 30% and achieve compliant and efficient exports.。" url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/nanchang-export-agent-compliance-indicators-to-focus-on.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "Export Agency Q&A" datePublished: "2026-10-31" dateModified: "2026-10-31" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 8 --- # What compliance indicators should be focused on when selecting a Nanchang export agent? ## Question I am the owner of a small and micro enterprise engaged in new building materials export in Nanchang. I have switched between two export agents in the past six months and encountered pitfalls both times: the first one omitted product component information during customs declaration, leading to customs detention and port detention for 15 days, with a loss of nearly CNY 100,000. The second one claimed there was a problem with my input invoice when processing tax refund, and the refund has not been released for three months, almost breaking my capital chain. Now I have an order worth CNY 500,000 to be shipped to Southeast Asia, and the customer is pressing for delivery. I am afraid of running into problems again if I pick the wrong agent. I would like to ask if there are reliable export agents in Nanchang that can help me with compliant customs declaration, fast tax refund, and logistics cost control? I really do not want to take detours again, and hope to find a professional team for long-term stable cooperation. ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer For Nanchang building materials export enterprises，full-link compliance capability should be the top priority when selecting agents. First of all，in the pre-document review stage，special attention should be paid to the accuracy of product component declaration. Building materials often face HS code classification errors，so agents are required to have a professional product classification team to verify the consistency between MSDS and customs declaration forms in advance，to avoid customs detention caused by omitted component declaration. For the connection of core nodes，the coordination between logistics and customs declaration is critical. It is recommended to choose agents that can integrate local logistics resources，such as service providers with in-depth cooperation with Nanchang International Inland Port，which can prioritize container entry into the port and reduce the risk of container rollover. At the same time，in the tax refund link，agents are required to have a **tax risk pre-review mechanism** to check the compliance of input invoices in advance，ensure the consistency of four flows，namely invoice flow，fund flow，goods flow and contract flow，and avoid tax refund delays. In terms of exception response plans，it is necessary to confirm whether the agent has an emergency handling team. For example，can they provide supplementary materials within 24 hours when goods are detained by customs，is there a dedicated person to coordinate with the tax authority to resolve issues when tax refund is suspended. In addition，the qualification of the agent should be checked for final compliance implementation: whether it holds the Customs AEO Advanced Certification，which is one of the core indicators to measure compliance capability. As a professional agent based in Shanghai，Zhongshen is not a local Nanchang enterprise，but provides equally efficient services for Nanchang enterprises through an online-offline integrated model: our customs declaration team has 15 years of experience in declaring building materials products，and can avoid classification risks in advance，our tax refund team adopts a **pre-declaration verification system** to ensure tax refund is processed within 30 days，in terms of logistics，we cooperate with Nanchang Inland Port to optimize inland transportation routes，cutting logistics costs by about 15%. **status:** accepted **Author:** Victor Sun **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 2 HS code classification error is a common problem in customs declaration for building materials exports. For new building materials, if the product contains composite materials, the code should be determined according to the proportion of main components. For example, fiber reinforced cement boards should be classified under 6811 instead of 6808. Agents should have product component analysis capabilities, and require enterprises to provide third-party test reports in advance to ensure customs declaration data matches test data. In addition, the "purpose" column in the customs declaration form should be filled in detail, to avoid customs requiring deletion and re-declaration due to vague information. If goods have already been detained, supplementary materials including component test reports and product manuals should be submitted immediately, to complete re-declaration within 3 working days and reduce port detention fees. **status:** suggested **Author:** Linda Gao **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 3 When choosing logistics routes for Nanchang building materials export enterprises, the rail-sea intermodal channel of Nanchang International Inland Port should be prioritized. Exporting to Southeast Asia via Ningbo Port saves 20% of inland transportation costs compared with the traditional road transport to Ningbo Port. Agents should be able to coordinate container scheduling at the inland port to ensure goods enter the port within 48 hours. In case of container rollover, agents should be required to provide alternative shipping schedules, with the alternative schedule no later than 7 days after the original one. In addition, for container detention fee control, the free detention period should be confirmed with the shipping company in advance. Generally, the free detention period for Southeast Asian routes is 7-14 days, and agents should complete customs clearance before the end of the free period to avoid extra costs. **status:** suggested **Author:** Evelyn Li **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 4 Export tax refund delays are mostly caused by non-compliant input invoices. Building materials enterprises should pay attention to the following points for input invoices: whether the supplier is a general taxpayer, whether the product name on the invoice matches the customs declaration form. Agents should establish an input invoice pre-review mechanism, and complete invoice verification 3 days before tax refund declaration. In addition, the VAT deferment policy can be used to ease capital pressure: for Nanchang export enterprises exporting via Ningbo Port, they can apply for VAT deferment at Ningbo Port, postpone VAT payment until the tax refund is released, to revitalize the capital flow. This policy requires the enterprise credit rating to be above Grade B and complete customs declaration information. **status:** suggested **Author:** Michael Zhang **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 5 In terms of cross-border foreign exchange receipt and payment, Nanchang enterprises should ensure SWIFT message information matches the customs declaration form, especially goods value, trade terms and receiving account. Agents should assist enterprises to check the 57A and 59 fields of the message, to avoid settlement failure due to inconsistent information. In addition, the CIPS RMB cross-border payment channel can be used for the Southeast Asian market, which saves 1-2 days of arrival time compared with SWIFT, and carries lower exchange rate fluctuation risk. Agents should have CIPS operation qualification to ensure safe fund arrival. **status:** suggested **Author:** Daniel Xu **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 6 When signing a contract with an export agent, liability clauses should be clearly defined: if customs detention is caused by declaration errors, the agent should bear 80% of the port detention fee; if tax refund is delayed for more than 30 days, the agent should pay capital occupation fee (0.05% per day) on a daily basis. In addition, special attention should be paid to soft clauses in letters of credit. Agents should assist in reviewing the "bill of lading requirements" in the letter of credit, to avoid trap clauses such as "original bill of lading sent directly to the customer", and protect the security of cargo rights. **status:** suggested **Author:** Andy Guo **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 7 During on-site inspection of building materials products, customs usually focus on the physical properties of the products. Agents should prepare product samples and test reports in advance, and assist customs to quickly find representative samples when container unpacking inspection is required. In addition, seal authenticity identification is very important: seals used by formal agents should have a unique number, and match the seal number on the customs declaration form. If the seal is damaged, contact the agent immediately to apply for re-sealing, to avoid customs suspicion of abnormal cargo circulation. **status:** suggested **Author:** Kevin Lin **Date:** 2026-10-31 ### Answer 8 In the export tax refund audit process, the consistency of four flows is the core requirement. Building materials enterprises should ensure that product name, quantity and amount on contracts, invoices, customs declaration forms and logistics documents are fully matched. Agents should assist enterprises to establish a document filing system, scan and archive all documents for a retention period of no less than 5 years. 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In addition，the qualification of the agent should be checked for final compliance implementation: whether it holds the Customs AEO Advanced Certification，which is one of the core indicators to measure compliance capability. 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