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Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The customs declaration agency process for cashew nut imports is as follows: First, confirm that the supplier can provide basic documents such as the certificate of origin and the phytosanitary certificate.
Secondly, before import, do the food consignor and consignee registration, which can be completed through the "Internet + Customs" integrated platform. Before the goods arrive at the port, prepare the customs declaration documents such as contracts, invoices, and packing lists in advance and declare to the customs. The customs will examine the documents and inspect the goods. The inspection mainly checks whether the quality, packaging, etc. of the goods meet the requirements.
If customs duties are involved, they need to be paid in time. After the inspection is qualified and the tax is paid, the goods can be picked up and released. It should be noted that the cashew nuts should meet the national food safety standards of our country, and the packaging should have Chinese labels that comply with the regulations. When choosing a customs declaration agency company, choose a professional and reputable one, such as Zhongshitong. They are experienced and can handle the customs declaration business efficiently.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Note that if the cashew nuts are prepackaged, the labels should reflect the necessary product information, such as the name, ingredients, shelf life, etc. Design them well in advance, otherwise it will be very troublesome to make corrections later.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Find out in advance the specific requirements of different ports for cashew nut imports. The inspection intensity and focus of some ports are different. Don't waste time because of this.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Before import, it is best to confirm the quality standards of the goods with the supplier to prevent the goods from being detained or returned by the customs due to quality problems after arriving at the port.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Don't forget to do the consignor and consignee registration, otherwise it will affect the progress of customs declaration. Complete the registration work before the goods arrive at the port.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
When communicating with the customs declaration agency company, inform them of the details of the goods so that they can prepare response plans in advance.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
You can query the relevant tax rate policies in advance regarding customs duties, find out if there are any preferential treatments, and plan the costs reasonably.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Pay attention to the transport packaging of the goods to avoid damage during transportation and affecting the customs inspection.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Keep all the documents related to the import for possible subsequent verification.