How should we specifically carry out the entrusted export agency? Come and offer your suggestions!
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Our company has a batch of goods that we want to export, but we don't quite understand the process of entrusted export agency. We are worried that various problems will occur due to improper operation. I would like to ask, how should we actually operate the entrusted export agency? What materials do we need to prepare? What precautions should we take during this process? I hope that experienced friends can explain it in detail so that we can avoid detours and successfully complete the export business.
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
For the entrusted export agency, first of all, a professional and reliable agency company should be selected, such as Zhongshitong which has a good reputation and rich experience. After determining the agency, both parties shall sign an entrusted export agency agreement to clarify their respective rights and obligations.
Next, your company needs to prepare relevant materials such as commercial invoices, packing lists, contracts, etc., and provide them to the agency company for customs declaration and inspection. The agency company will be responsible for handling matters such as export customs declaration, booking shipping space, transportation, etc. In terms of receiving foreign exchange, foreign customers will pay into the account of the agency company. After deducting the agency fee, the agency company will then pay the remaining amount to your company.
During the process, it should be noted that close communication with the agency company should be maintained to timely understand the progress of the export. Meanwhile, ensure that the provided materials are true and accurate to avoid affecting the export process due to material problems.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Don't forget to understand the agency fees in advance. Different agency companies have different charging standards. The price should be negotiated well to avoid disputes in the later stage.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The quality control of the goods is very crucial. It is related to whether the export can be carried out smoothly. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if the goods are returned after arriving abroad.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
When communicating with the agency company, it should be clearly asked about their ability to handle unexpected problems, such as how to solve the situation when there is an abnormal customs inspection.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Pay attention to the foreign exchange settlement risks, monitor the exchange rate fluctuations, and choose the appropriate time for foreign exchange settlement to minimize the exchange rate losses.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Understand the closeness of the cooperation between the agency company and freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc., as it affects the operation efficiency.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Clarify the intellectual property rights issues in the agreement to avoid situations such as infringement of the goods.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Be clear about the process and time of the tax refund handling by the agency company to timely obtain the tax refund amount.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Before the goods are shipped, it is advisable to purchase freight insurance to reduce the risks during transportation.