Does Not Handling Import and Export Rights Mean Giving up Overseas Markets?

Mr. Zhang has been very distressed recently. The shirts produced by his garment factory have become quite well - known in the local market. Several overseas customers took the initiative to contact him hoping for cooperation. However, when the other party requested the provision of import and export qualifications, he realized that his enterprise didn't even have the most basic import and export rights. "Do I have to give up these orders?" This question is precisely the key turning point that many small and medium - sized business owners face.

Why Do 90% of Enterprises Get Stuck at the First Step?

According to the data from the General Administration of Customs, among the newly - registered import and export enterprises nationwide in 2022, the self - handling success rate was less than 30%. Complex qualification requirements, cumbersome approval procedures, and obstacles in understanding professional terms form three thresholds. Ms. Li's electronic component company once submitted an incorrect Record - filing Form for Foreign Trade Operators, resulting in a two - month delay in approval and missing out on peak - season orders.

• The scope of industrial and commercial registration does not include import and export business
• The application materials for the IC card of the Customs Electronic port are incomplete
• The registration in the list of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange is returned

The Three Core Values of Professional Agencies

Experts from Zhongshitong Import and Export Service point out that the essence of agency services is to compress the 30 - day process into 7 working days. Behind this are the "customs clearance passwords" accumulated over the years:

• Preliminary Review System: Identify 90% of common rejection points in advance
• Relationship Map: Coordinate the handling among industry and commerce, customs, and foreign exchange
• Risk Control Model: Customize qualification plans according to industry characteristics

Five Golden Criteria for Selecting Service Providers

When hundreds of agencies in the market claim "guaranteed pass", it is recommended to use this screening framework:

• Whether to provide a full - process progress visualization system
• Whether to issue a pre - ruling report on customs code classification
• Whether to have an emergency plan for tax inspections
• Whether to include guidance on foreign exchange declaration in the first year
• Whether to handle the export tax rebate filing simultaneously

Policy Changes that Must be Paid Attention to in 2024

With the deepening implementation of the RCEP agreement, two key changes have occurred in the handling of import and export rights:

• Cross - border e - commerce enterprises can file online with an electronic business license
• Enterprises with an annual export value of less than 5 million enjoy "filing - based access"

However, it is worth noting that the AEO certification standards of the customs have become even more stringent, and the credit rating directly affects the customs clearance efficiency. A certain baby product exporter's AEO qualification was downgraded due to the failure to update the ERP system in a timely manner, resulting in a 40% increase in the inspection rate.

When Should Your Enterprise Take Action?

When any of the following signals appear, it is the best time to handle import and export rights:

• Receiving the first overseas inquiry
• Domestic peers start to layout in Southeast Asia
• Suppliers require settlement in US dollars
• Obtaining the contact information of overseas buyers at an exhibition

Don't wait until the customer asks with a contract, "Can you do import and export?" and then rush to respond. Now, use professional services to unblock the channels for international trade and let the journey of your enterprise going global start from the present.