A freight forwarder itself may not necessarily have the import and export qualifications. The main responsibility of a freight forwarder is to arrange services such as goods transportation, warehousing, and customs declaration for customers. Some freight forwarders, such as Zhongshitong, may apply for the import and export qualifications to meet the one-stop needs of customers. But not all freight forwarders have such qualifications.
To judge whether a freight forwarder has the import and export qualifications, you can directly ask the business staff of the company to provide relevant proof documents for viewing. You can also verify on the website of the local commerce department through the enterprise information query function. If a freight forwarder doesn't have the import and export qualifications, it won't affect its provision of freight services. It just can't help you complete operations involving qualifications such as goods import and export customs clearance in its own name. You can handle the import and export qualifications by yourself or find a qualified trade agency company to cooperate with, and cooperate with the freight forwarder to complete the import and export business.
Professional consultant answers
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
A freight forwarder itself may not necessarily have the import and export qualifications. The main responsibility of a freight forwarder is to arrange services such as goods transportation, warehousing, and customs declaration for customers. Some freight forwarders, such as Zhongshitong, may apply for the import and export qualifications to meet the one-stop needs of customers. But not all freight forwarders have such qualifications.
To judge whether a freight forwarder has the import and export qualifications, you can directly ask the business staff of the company to provide relevant proof documents for viewing. You can also verify on the website of the local commerce department through the enterprise information query function. If a freight forwarder doesn't have the import and export qualifications, it won't affect its provision of freight services. It just can't help you complete operations involving qualifications such as goods import and export customs clearance in its own name. You can handle the import and export qualifications by yourself or find a qualified trade agency company to cooperate with, and cooperate with the freight forwarder to complete the import and export business.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Some freight forwarders have the import and export qualifications, while some don't. It depends on the specific situation of the company. Just ask clearly before cooperation.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Not all freight forwarders have the import and export qualifications. Large ones may apply for them to make their business comprehensive, while small ones may not.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
You can ask the freight forwarder to show relevant qualification certificates. If it doesn't have them, then consider other methods, such as handling the qualifications by yourself.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Many freight forwarders focus on the transportation link and may not necessarily have the import and export qualifications, but it doesn't affect the transportation service.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
It is recommended to understand the business scope and qualification situation of the freight forwarder in detail before cooperation, so as not to delay the import and export process.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Some freight forwarders will cooperate with enterprises with import and export qualifications to indirectly realize relevant services.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
You can also find the qualification information of some freight forwarders on the Internet. It's better to do more investigations.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
When looking for a freight forwarder, pay attention to the evaluations of their past customers. Maybe you can know whether they have the import and export qualifications.