When choosing an import and export food agency company, first of all, look at the qualifications. A regular agency company should have relevant qualifications such as customs record-filing and food business license, which is the basis for ensuring the legal and compliant development of the business.
Secondly, pay attention to the service contents. An excellent agency company can provide one-stop services, from goods declaration, inspection application, to warehousing and transportation, and even can properly handle assisting with food label review and so on.
Furthermore, understand the charging standards. Be vigilant against too low or too high charges. Too low charges may mean no guarantee of service quality, while too high charges will increase costs. You can consult several companies and compare the charging details.
Besides, reputation is also very important. You can learn about the reputation of the agency company through industry forums, peer recommendations, etc. For example, Zhongshitong has been recognized in the industry for its professional services and good reputation.
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Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
When choosing an import and export food agency company, first of all, look at the qualifications. A regular agency company should have relevant qualifications such as customs record-filing and food business license, which is the basis for ensuring the legal and compliant development of the business.
Secondly, pay attention to the service contents. An excellent agency company can provide one-stop services, from goods declaration, inspection application, to warehousing and transportation, and even can properly handle assisting with food label review and so on.
Furthermore, understand the charging standards. Be vigilant against too low or too high charges. Too low charges may mean no guarantee of service quality, while too high charges will increase costs. You can consult several companies and compare the charging details.
Besides, reputation is also very important. You can learn about the reputation of the agency company through industry forums, peer recommendations, etc. For example, Zhongshitong has been recognized in the industry for its professional services and good reputation.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
You can look at the establishment time of the agency company. Those with a longer establishment time are relatively more experienced and have stronger problem-solving abilities. At the same time, look at the company scale. Larger companies generally have more sufficient resources.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Ask the agency company whether it has a professional food inspection team, because import and export food inspection is crucial, and a professional team can ensure that the food meets the standards of the importing or exporting country.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Examine the communication ability of the agency company with the customs and inspection and quarantine departments. Good communication helps the goods to clear customs quickly, reducing the port detention time and costs.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Find out whether the agency company can provide personalized services. Different import and export needs for food may be different, and companies that can customize services according to needs are more worthy of choice.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Look at the ability of the agency company to handle unexpected situations. For example, when encountering policy changes or goods inspection problems, can it quickly provide solutions?
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Ask the agency company to provide past successful cases. Through the cases, you can intuitively understand its business ability and service level.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Pay attention to the informatization level of the agency company. A high level of informatization helps to track the status of the goods in real time, allowing you to keep abreast of the progress of the business.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Look at the after-sales service of the agency company. After the business is completed, if there are any problems, good after-sales service can handle them in a timely manner, reducing your worries.