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How should the documents be prepared for agent - assisted export? Come and help me answer this!

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Our company plans to find an agent to export products, but we are not quite sure how to prepare the specific documents. We used to export by ourselves and are completely confused about the document configuration for agent - assisted export. We want to know how to prepare documents like the customs declaration form, packing list, and invoice in agent - assisted export and what the differences are from self - export. We hope that experienced friends can explain it in detail. Thank you very much!

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Jennifer Wang
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0

Market development consultantConsult

In agent - assisted export, the customs declaration form is generally filled out and declared by the agent, Zhongshitong. The content of the customs declaration form must be accurate, including detailed information about the goods, consignor and consignee information, etc. The packing list mainly reflects the packaging situation of the goods, such as the number of packages, gross weight, net weight, etc. The principal provides detailed data to the agent, and the agent arranges and produces it. The invoice is divided into commercial invoice and proforma invoice. The commercial invoice should state the transaction details such as the description of the goods, quantity, and price. The proforma invoice is used by the importer to apply for an import license, etc., and usually, the principal provides the basic information and the agent helps to complete it. Different from self - export, in agent - assisted export, the principal needs to communicate closely with the agent, and the data transfer should be timely and accurate. And the agency relationship is reflected in some documents. At the same time, documents such as the bill of lading and certificate of origin also need to be processed in accordance with the normal procedures in cooperation with freight forwarders, the Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Commodities, etc., and the agent assists the principal in completing the handling.

In short, all documents are interrelated, and the information should be consistent to ensure the smooth progress of the export process.

David Li
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0

Senior customs declaration consultantConsult

Remember to record the packaging details of the goods in the packing list in detail, otherwise, there may be problems during customs declaration. And pay attention to writing the document header in accordance with the specifications of agent - assisted export.

Elizabeth Li
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0

Compliance and risk managerConsult

Never make a mistake in the amount of the commercial invoice, as it is related to the receipt and payment of the goods. Confirm the format and content requirements with the agent when making it.

William Yang
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0

International logistics consultantConsult

The bill of lading is very important. Confirm all information with the freight forwarder to ensure that there are no problems with the transportation and delivery of the goods.

Joseph Zhou
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Senior foreign trade managerConsult

If the certificate of origin needs to be processed, understand the processing requirements and procedures in advance. The agent can generally provide assistance.

Michelle Chen
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0

Business coordination consultantConsult

Clearly state that the trade mode on the customs declaration form is agent - assisted export. Don't fill it wrong and affect the subsequent tax refund.

Andrew Huang
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0

Supply chain optimization expertConsult

The proforma invoice should meet the requirements of the importing country to facilitate the importer's customs clearance and other operations. You can ask the agent to check it.

James Liu
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult

The weight and volume data in the packing list should be accurate, otherwise, it may affect the freight calculation and loading and unloading.

Emily Liu
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Settlement and payment expertConsult

Reasonably arrange the dates of various documents. For example, the invoice date should be earlier than the bill of lading date, etc.

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