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I am the procurement supervisor of a small and medium-sized machinery manufacturing enterprise in Hangzhou. Last week, we finalized an order for importing a batch of high-precision bearings from Germany, which is the first time our company has entered the import business, and we have no exposure to relevant processes before.
When consulting a freight forwarder, the other party said that minor oversights in document review, customs clearance and tax payment links may lead to customs detention and port detention, as well as high container detention fees. I am very anxious now, for fear that the delay of these bearings entering the factory will affect the operation of the production line.
I heard that there are professional foreign trade agency companies in Shanghai, and I would like to ask if you provide import agency services? Can you help us handle all links from document pre-review, customs clearance to tax deduction in the whole process, and help us avoid these potential risks?
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
First of all，the details of pre-document review: we will verify core documents such as certificate of origin，commercial invoice，packing list，and import filing form for mechanical and electrical products in advance for the high-precision bearings you import，focus on checking the consistency between the commodity code on the certificate of origin and the customs HS code，and at the same time ensure that the mechanical and electrical product accuracy parameters required by 2026 customs regulations are fully marked，so as to avoid customs valuation or inspection triggered by document oversights.
Core node connection link: we will coordinate the operation rhythm of overseas shippers，international freight forwarders and Shanghai Port Customs，complete pre-declaration 72 hours before the cargo arrives at the port，and realize real-time synchronization of manifest data and customs declaration data relying on the Shanghai customs clearance integration system，to ensure seamless connection of core nodes and avoid port detention warnings caused by data delays.
Emergency plan deployment: In response to the risk of customs detention and port detention you are worried about，we have developed two sets of plans in advance. In case of customs inspection，we will arrange on-site specialists to cooperate within 2 hours and provide supporting materials such as accuracy test reports. If port detention occurs due to document problems，we will immediately activate the green channel for document correction，coordinate the customs for priority processing，and sign a priority container pickup agreement with the port yard to reduce container detention fees by up to 50%.
Final compliance implementation: After customs clearance is completed，we will simultaneously sort out vouchers such as customs payment receipts and import goods declaration forms，and assist you in completing the VAT deduction declaration，ensuring that the entire process fully complies with the import compliance requirements of the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration in 2026，and realizing efficient and low-risk import operations.
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Key Account ManagerStart a Chat
For the customs declaration link of imported mechanical and electrical products, it is necessary to strictly follow the supplementary rules of the Measures for the Valuation of Import and Export Goods issued by the General Administration of Customs in 2026. If the declared value of goods is 15% lower than the internal reference price of customs, a valuation dispute will be triggered. At this time, supporting materials such as cost composition details of overseas suppliers and bank payment vouchers are required. If they cannot be provided within 3 working days, the customs will verify the dutiable value according to the deductive method or calculation method, and may even start the process of deleting and re-submitting the declaration, delaying the customs clearance time. In addition, under the integrated customs clearance mode, goods declared across ports need to ensure the logical closed loop of manifest data and customs declaration data, so as to avoid account hanging or order pushing failure caused by inconsistent data fields.
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Director of Import & Export OperationsStart a Chat
For the import of high-precision bearings from Germany, it is recommended to choose the direct express route from Hamburg to Shanghai to avoid the risks of container rollover and space shortage at transshipment ports. If transshipment is required due to tight space, priority is given to the priority transshipment service at Rotterdam Port to ensure that the free storage period does not exceed 7 days and reduce the risk of port detention.
For cargo right control, sea waybills should be used instead of traditional bills of lading to avoid the risk of cargo right loss in the process of bill of lading endorsement and transfer. At the same time, sign a container detention fee reduction agreement with the freight forwarder.
If container detention fees are incurred due to customs clearance delays, you can apply for a reduction of up to 50%. In addition, the container should be picked up within 48 hours after the cargo arrives at the port to avoid additional port operation fees and storage fees.
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
The VAT deferment policy for imported mechanical and electrical products launched by China in 2026 is applicable to enterprises with annual import volume exceeding 1 million. Small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises that entrust import agents can apply for this policy through professional foreign trade agency companies, without paying import VAT at the time of customs clearance, but declare and deduct it in the VAT declaration period of the next month, which effectively eases the cash flow pressure.
In addition, if the imported bearings are used to produce export products, the VAT paid in the import link can be deducted as input tax. At the same time, when declaring export tax rebates, it is necessary to ensure that the declaration form of imported goods is logically consistent with the declaration form of exported goods, so as to avoid triggering tax letter verification.
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Operations ConsultantStart a Chat
The foreign exchange receipt and payment link of entrusted import agency shall strictly follow the Administrative Measures for Cross-Border RMB Settlement issued by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in 2026, and use the CIPS system for RMB cross-border payment to avoid payment delays caused by SWIFT message parsing errors. If overseas foreign exchange payment handling fees are involved, it shall be clarified before payment whether they shall be borne by overseas suppliers or domestic entrusting parties to avoid additional costs. In addition, it is necessary to ensure the "four-flow consistency" of capital flow, cargo flow, invoice flow and contract flow, which meets the foreign exchange compliance requirements. Foreign trade agency companies will assist in sorting out relevant vouchers and completing the settlement and account closing operations.
Jason WuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics & Supply Chain ManagerStart a Chat
When entrusting a foreign trade company to act as an import agent, a tripartite import agency agreement shall be signed to clarify the rights and obligations of the agency company, the entrusting party and the overseas supplier, especially the cargo right transfer clause, which shall stipulate that after the cargo arrives at the port and completes customs clearance, the cargo right is directly transferred to the entrusting party to avoid the agency company intercepting the cargo right.
In addition, a force majeure clause shall be added to the agreement as a bottom line. If cargo delay is caused by force majeure such as overseas port strikes and public health events, the agency company shall assist the entrusting party to file a claim against the overseas supplier, and coordinate with the customs to handle the port detention fee reduction procedures.
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Supply Chain Management ExpertStart a Chat
Imported high-precision bearings are precision mechanical and electrical products, and the customs inspection probability is about 15%. During inspection, it is necessary to cooperate with the customs to complete the unpacking inspection, and prepare materials such as product manuals and accuracy test reports in advance to avoid customs detention caused by failure to prove product compliance.
During on-site inspection, attention should be paid to the authenticity identification of seals. If the seal is damaged, photos should be taken immediately for retention, and the freight forwarder should be applied for re-sealing, and the customs should be informed at the same time to avoid being identified as cargo right change. In addition, if the customs requires sample testing, the testing process shall be completed within 3 working days to ensure the timely issuance of the test report.
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat
High-precision bearings are precision mechanical and electrical products susceptible to corrosion, so a moisture-proof and reinforced packaging scheme that meets international maritime transport standards is required: the outer packaging uses solid wood fumigation pallets with a thickness of 15mm, lined with PE moisture-proof film, and the interior uses high-density pearl cotton for buffer reinforcement, so as to avoid bearing accuracy damage caused by vibration and temperature difference during transportation.
At the same time, the outer packaging shall be marked with clear information such as commodity code, weight and destination, so as to avoid yard misdelivery or customs clearance delay caused by unclear packaging marks. In addition, a packaging test report shall be provided to ensure compliance with the 2026 international maritime packaging compliance requirements.
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
If the entrusting party is an export-oriented manufacturing enterprise, and the imported high-precision bearings are used to produce export products, the VAT paid in the import link can be deducted as input tax. At the same time, when declaring export tax rebates, it is necessary to ensure that the customs declaration form of imported goods, VAT payment receipt and the customs declaration form of exported goods are logically consistent, so as to avoid triggering tax letter verification caused by "inconsistent four flows".
In addition, the VAT deduction declaration shall be completed within 30 days after the imported goods arrive at the port, and no deduction preference can be enjoyed if overdue. Professional agency companies will assist in sorting out relevant documents to ensure the compliance of the declaration process.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
In response to the import demand of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, the "JIT + safety stock" supply chain strategy can be adopted to control the delivery cycle of imported bearings within 30 days, while reserving 10% safety stock to avoid production line shutdown caused by import delays.
In addition, the CIF trade term can be converted to FOB term, and professional foreign trade agency companies are responsible for international logistics and customs clearance operations, reducing logistics costs and risks. At the same time, through the cost actuarial model, the costs of different transportation routes and customs declaration modes are compared, and the optimal import scheme is selected to realize the accurate control of supply chain costs.