Can enterprises export by themselves without finding an agent?
Our company is engaged in foreign trade business. We have always been asking agents to help export related products. However, the agents charge certain fees, and the cost is a bit high. We want to try exporting by ourselves. We don't know if it's feasible. We would like to ask everyone, can enterprises export by themselves without finding an agent? If so, what conditions need to be met or what procedures need to be handled? We hope that experienced friends can help answer this question. Thank you!












Professional consultant answers
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Enterprises can export by themselves without finding an agent. First of all, enterprises should have the right to engage in import and export operations, which can be obtained by applying to the local competent commercial department. Secondly, customs registration should be completed. Log in to the China International Trade Single Window, fill in the relevant enterprise information as required and submit it for review. Moreover, the access to the e-port also needs to be handled so as to realize online customs declaration and other operations. In addition, in terms of taxation, the filing for export tax rebates (exemptions) should be completed, which involves the enjoyment of tax policies for exported products. Although exporting by oneself can save agency fees, professional personnel who are familiar with the export process and relevant laws and policies are required, and certain efforts are also needed for the preliminary preparation work.
However, once you get the hang of it, you can better control the export links in the long run.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Of course, you can export by yourself. As long as your company has employees who are professional and understand the foreign trade process, you can handle operations such as booking shipping space and customs declaration by yourselves. However, if the personnel are not familiar with these, mistakes may occur during the operation, affecting the progress of goods export.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
You can export by yourself. However, you should note that export involves many documents and procedures, such as the preparation of documents such as packing lists and bills of lading. If these are not handled properly, it will cause trouble for customs clearance, so there must be a dedicated person responsible for handling various documents.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If you export by yourself, you need to deal with various parties such as freight forwarders and shipping companies, and establish a good cooperative relationship. Otherwise, the transportation may not be smooth, and you also need to have a certain understanding of international transportation rules.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
You can not find an agent. However, for some small companies, the cost of building an export team by themselves is high. If the business volume is not large, it is more worry-free to find an agent, and you can focus on the core business.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
When exporting by yourself, you should pay attention to the changes in the policies and regulations of the destination country. For example, some countries have special quality standards or certification requirements for products. If you don't pay attention, the goods may not be able to pass customs smoothly when they arrive.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
You can export by yourself. You should pay attention to the foreign exchange settlement. You need to operate according to the relevant regulations. Otherwise, it will affect the return of funds. You also need to be familiar with the changes in exchange rates and do a good job in exchange rate risk management.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Of course you can. However, the export process is cumbersome. For example, in the inspection declaration link, different products have different requirements. You need to be clear about the inspection declaration conditions and processes corresponding to the products. Otherwise, it will delay the export time.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
When exporting by yourself, you should have a perfect logistics plan, choose the appropriate transportation mode and logistics route to ensure that the goods arrive at the destination on time and safely. Otherwise, additional costs may be incurred.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
You can not find an agent. However, once disputes occur during the export process, such as trade disputes with customers, you should have the ability to handle them. You need to understand the relevant legal knowledge of international trade.