Foreign trade service agency export business covers multiple aspects. First is document processing—the agent will assist in preparing various export documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc., ensuring accuracy and compliance with international trade standards and destination port requirements.
Next is customs declaration and inspection. The agent is familiar with customs procedures and relevant policies, helping you complete customs clearance and, when necessary, handle inspection to ensure smooth passage of goods.
Then there’s logistics arrangement. The agent can select suitable transportation methods (e.g., sea or air freight) based on cargo characteristics and client needs, while also handling booking, cargo loading/unloading coordination, and shipment tracking.
Additionally, there’s foreign exchange settlement. The agent can assist with foreign currency payments, handle exchange settlement per regulations, and mitigate exchange rate risks. Lastly, tax refund services: the agent will help organize refund documents and process export tax rebates, enabling companies to benefit from policy incentives.
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Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Foreign trade service agency export business covers multiple aspects. First is document processing—the agent will assist in preparing various export documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc., ensuring accuracy and compliance with international trade standards and destination port requirements.
Next is customs declaration and inspection. The agent is familiar with customs procedures and relevant policies, helping you complete customs clearance and, when necessary, handle inspection to ensure smooth passage of goods.
Then there’s logistics arrangement. The agent can select suitable transportation methods (e.g., sea or air freight) based on cargo characteristics and client needs, while also handling booking, cargo loading/unloading coordination, and shipment tracking.
Additionally, there’s foreign exchange settlement. The agent can assist with foreign currency payments, handle exchange settlement per regulations, and mitigate exchange rate risks. Lastly, tax refund services: the agent will help organize refund documents and process export tax rebates, enabling companies to benefit from policy incentives.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Foreign trade service agency export business also commonly includes trade consulting, such as analyzing target market conditions (e.g., demand and competition) to help companies develop suitable export strategies.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Some agents also assist with client communication, like replying to overseas clients' emails or addressing order inquiries, as they may have advantages in language and communication practices.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
For product inspection, agents can arrange personnel to inspect goods, ensuring quality control and compliance with contract requirements.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Agents may also provide warehousing services. If goods cannot be shipped immediately after production, they can be stored in the agent’s warehouse until the right time for dispatch.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Agents might assist with trademark and intellectual property protection to avoid infringement issues during export.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Some export agency services involve credit investigations to assess overseas clients' creditworthiness and reduce trade risks.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Agents can help process certificates of origin, ensuring the correct documents are prepared as requirements vary by country.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
They also assist in resolving unexpected issues, such as cargo damage during transit, by facilitating communication and negotiation between parties.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
For document translation, agents can translate export-related documents into foreign languages for smoother communication with overseas clients.