I've just started dealing with foreign trade business recently, and I'm not quite familiar with many procedures. I heard that freight forwarders can help handle matters related to goods transportation. So I'd like to ask, can freight forwarders also handle export agency? If so, how exactly does it work? I hope friends with experience can tell me about it so that I can avoid some detours.
Our company is in Shanghai and intends to find an agent to export products. We want to know about the charging situation of export agency, including the charging items and methods. The best answer points out that the charges for export agency in Shanghai mainly include agency fees (about 0.8% - 3% of the export amount), tax advance fees (about 1% - 2% monthly interest rate), and sundry fees (customs declaration fee is 200 - 500 yuan per bill, and documentation fee is 100 - 300 yuan). And there are differences among different agency companies. It is recommended to make more comparisons.
Our company used to export on its own before and now intends to export products by entrusted agency. We have doubts about the tax refund process for export by entrusted agency and would like to ask if it is the same as the process for tax refund of self-export, what materials are required and how long the tax refund takes. The best answer states that the tax refund process for export by entrusted agency is different. Both parties need to sign an agreement. After handling the relevant procedures, the entrusted party will transfer the materials to the entrusting party. The entrusting party will apply to the tax authorities for tax refund with these materials. The tax refund usually takes about 20 working days, with differences in different regions.
In Chongqing, if you plan to import goods and want to know the tax rate of import agency fees in Chongqing, and ask whether its calculation standard is fixed, whether it changes due to factors such as the types of goods, and whether other fees are involved in the calculation. The best answer is that the value-added tax rate for import agency services is 6% for general taxpayers and 3% for small-scale taxpayers. There are preferential policies during specific periods, and the tax rate may vary depending on the nature of the goods. Usually, the tax is calculated based on the agency fees, and the tax rates for different nature services need to be calculated separately.
A staff member of a trading company asked whether, when the company purchases goods from Country A, transports them to Country B and then resells them to Country C, this situation of entrepot trade counts as an export figure and whether it has an impact on the company's export performance statistics. The best answer is that entrepot trade does not count as a regular export figure. Export refers to the sale of domestically produced goods abroad. The goods in entrepot trade are not produced domestically and are generally not included in the export statistics. However, some regions may have different considerations from the perspectives of trade services, etc. The company can also set its own rules for performance statistics.
The company has export business but is unfamiliar with the export goods receipt and dispatch process. It asks whether an agent can be hired for help, as well as relevant advantages and precautions. The best answer states that an agent can be hired for export goods receipt and dispatch, such as Zhongshitong. The agent is familiar with the process, has logistics resources, and can provide trade consultation. When choosing an agent, check its qualifications and reputation, clarify rights and obligations, and sign a detailed contract.
Our company engaged in export trade has encountered an anti-dumping investigation and is asking about how to avoid it through entrepot trade. The best answer points out that one can choose a suitable entrepot country, find a professional agent like Zhongshitong, optimize the supply chain layout, and at the same time pay attention to key points such as document handling, warehouse management, and trade relations. Through these methods, one can effectively avoid anti-dumping and help expand overseas markets.
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Professional consultant answers
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Freight forwarders can handle export agency. As professional freight forwarding enterprises, they possess rich knowledge and resources in logistics and import and export.
The general process of freight forwarders handling export agency is as follows: First, you need to sign an agency agreement with the freight forwarder to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties. Then provide relevant information about the goods, such as the name, quantity, weight, volume, etc. Based on this, the freight forwarder arranges booking. After obtaining the shipping space, it will notify you to pack the goods, go through customs declaration and other matters. When going through customs declaration, the freight forwarder can assist in preparing customs declaration materials, such as customs declaration forms, packing lists, invoices, contracts, etc., and declare to the customs. After the goods pass the customs smoothly, the freight forwarder is responsible for arranging the shipment of the goods and tracking the transportation status of the goods until they reach the destination port and are delivered to the consignee. The export agency service provided by freight forwarders can save time and energy for exporters and improve export efficiency.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
They can handle export agency. Freight forwarders have great advantages in this regard. They are familiar with transportation routes, port regulations and so on. When you ask a freight forwarder to handle export agency, you just prepare the goods and give them the materials. They can help handle the rest, such as booking and customs declaration, which can save you a lot of trouble.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Of course they can. Freight forwarders usually have cooperative shipping companies, so booking is convenient. During the process of export agency, they can also help coordinate warehousing. If the goods need to be temporarily stored, they can handle it well, and they also have experience in controlling the transportation time.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Freight forwarders can handle export agency. They are very professional in handling documents, such as bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc. They can handle them accurately and avoid affecting the export process due to document problems.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Yes, they can. When freight forwarders handle export agency, they can also choose the appropriate transportation mode according to your needs, such as sea transportation, air transportation or land transportation, and give the optimal solution to reduce transportation costs.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Freight forwarders can indeed handle export agency. In terms of customs clearance at the destination port, some freight forwarders also have resources and can help handle some possible problems to ensure the smooth delivery of the goods.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Yes, they can. When freight forwarders handle export agency, they also know the packaging requirements of the goods clearly and will give you reasonable suggestions to ensure the safety of goods transportation.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Of course they can handle export agency. Freight forwarders can also provide some value-added services, such as goods insurance agency, to help you reduce transportation risks.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Freight forwarders can handle export agency. Moreover, during the peak season of transportation, freight forwarders can more easily obtain shipping space by virtue of their relationships and experience to ensure the on-time shipment of goods.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Yes, they can. When freight forwarders handle export agency, they will communicate with you about the transportation situation at any time so that you can know the status of the goods in a timely manner.