How long does it usually take to complete the relevant business of import and export agency in Nanjing?
Our company is in Nanjing and has import and export business recently. We plan to find an agent to help handle it. But we don't know much about this aspect. We want to know how long it takes for the import and export agency in Nanjing? Is the whole process complicated? Will the slow handling by the agent affect the import and export time of the goods and then affect our business? We hope that those who are knowledgeable in this field can help answer. How long does it approximately take to complete the relevant matters of import and export agency?
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The time required for import and export agency in Nanjing may vary due to various factors. Firstly, if it is regular import and export goods and the information is fully prepared, generally, the agency processes such as customs clearance can be completed in about 1 - 2 weeks. However, if the goods involve special supervision conditions, such as the need to apply for special licenses, etc., the time will be greatly extended and may take 1 - 3 months.
In the whole process, the information preparation link is crucial. If the enterprise can quickly and accurately provide basic information such as packing lists, invoices, and contracts, the agent can declare in a timely manner. After declaration, customs inspection also affects the time. If the goods meet the requirements and are not inspected, the time will be short; once inspected, it may increase by 1 - 5 days.
Moreover, different ports have different busy degrees. The processing time at busy ports may be longer. Choosing a professional and efficient agent like Zhongshitong can better control the time and reduce unnecessary delays.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Usually, for simple import and export agency, from receiving the order to completing customs clearance, it takes about 10 working days. But in special situations such as holidays and customs system upgrades, the time will be postponed.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If the information is okay, ordinary goods can be handled in 7 - 10 days. If the goods need to go through additional procedures such as commodity inspection, it is estimated to take about 15 days.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Generally speaking, it is common to complete it within half a month. If the enterprise fails to provide the information in a timely manner or there are problems with the goods, it is hard to say how long it will take.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The time for import and export agency in Nanjing may be one week at the fastest, or it may take about a month at the slowest. The key depends on the situation of the goods and the complexity of the procedures.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Normal customs clearance takes 7 - 14 days. If encountering customs random inspection, the time will increase by a few days.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
For uncomplicated business, the import and export agency process can be completed in about one week. For more complicated ones, it may take about 20 days.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
It mainly depends on whether the information is complete. If it is complete, the agency operation can basically be completed in 10 - 15 days.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
For simple goods, the agency business can be handled in about 7 days. For complicated goods with various procedures, it may take 25 days.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
Generally, it takes 1 - 3 weeks. Specifically, it depends on the type of goods, the situation of the port, and the degree of cooperation of the enterprise.