I've found that some ICs actually have no agents in China and can only be obtained through import channels. Why is that? Is it because the domestic market demand is small, or are there other special reasons? It seems that this is both troublesome and may cost more. I hope friends who are knowledgeable in this area can explain it to me.
I plan to find an import and export agent to handle the company's import and export business. I want to know if the tax paid by the import and export agent is more than that when the company directly handles it, and whether there are any hidden taxes. The best answer points out that the amount of tax paid is affected by various factors such as the goods themselves and the mode of trade. Professional agents can reasonably save taxes, and regular agents have no hidden taxes. Choosing a professional agent is crucial.
I'm interested in the imported ice cream market and want to be an agent. I'm asking where I can get the agency of imported ice cream brands. Should I contact foreign manufacturers directly or through domestic platforms or other ways? The best answer points out that you can get agency opportunities by attending food exhibitions, using professional imported food procurement platforms like Zhongshitong, contacting domestic offices, consulting industry associations and so on.
Our company intends to find an agent to conduct import and export business. We are not clear whether the customs declaration and reporting should be the responsibility of the entrusting party or the agent. We are asking about relevant special regulations and precautions. The best answer states that generally, when it is in the name of the entrusting party and within the scope of entrustment, the entrusting party is responsible; when it is in the name of the agent itself, the agent is responsible. The two parties can also stipulate in the contract, and both should ensure that the declaration is true and accurate, prepare the documents in advance, and understand the process and the definition of responsibilities before conducting the business.
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I'm interested in the agency of imported condensed milk, but I don't know where to find reliable agency channels. I hope to understand the characteristics of each channel. The best answer points out that the main channels are participating in international food exhibitions, where you can directly connect with manufacturers but the cost is high; by means of professional imported food trade platforms such as Zhongshitong, with abundant resources and convenience; contacting large domestic imported food distributors, with stable sources of goods but the profit margin may be affected.
I want to be an agent for imported red wine in Zhaotong, but I don't know where to start. I'm afraid of finding unreliable resources. The best answer suggests that you can find an agent through channels such as participating in wine exhibitions, using professional online platforms, relying on industry associations, and visiting tobacco and alcohol stores and wineries. When looking for an agent, you need to examine the supplier's qualifications, product quality, and after-sales service, etc. Only by combining multiple channels and carefully screening can you find a suitable agent.
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Professional consultant answers
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
There are mainly the following reasons why some ICs have no domestic agents and can only be imported. Firstly, some ICs are highly specialized and niche chips with narrow application fields. The scale of domestic market demand is relatively limited and not enough to support the operating costs of agents, so no agents are willing to take on this business.
Secondly, some ICs are involved in the specific sales strategies of foreign manufacturers. For example, they may prefer to directly connect with large end customers or focus their resources on their own countries and other major international markets, and they are not highly motivated to explore the Chinese agency market.
Moreover, on the technical level, the technical parameters and designs of some ICs are relatively complex and updated rapidly. Agents need to invest a lot of manpower and material resources for technical follow-up and after-sales service guarantee. Domestic enterprises may temporarily lack the ability to match this, resulting in the absence of suitable agents and the need to obtain these IC products only through import.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Perhaps it's because the technologies of these ICs are too new. Domestic relevant technical talents haven't fully mastered them yet and can't do a good job in agent support and other work, so they can only be imported.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Some foreign manufacturers may be worried about technology leakage or something and are not willing to set up agents in China. Then they can only obtain these ICs through import.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Maybe it's because there are some differences between domestic relevant industry standards and those abroad, which makes it difficult for these ICs to find agents for promotion in China and they can only be obtained through import channels.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Perhaps it's because the production processes of these ICs are very special and there are no agents in China that can meet the requirements of their supporting services for the time being, so they can only be imported.