Firstly, the food import customs clearance agency should communicate with the client to understand the detailed information of the food, such as the name, origin, ingredients, packaging specifications, etc., and simultaneously collect basic documents such as packing lists, invoices, and contracts.
Secondly, conduct a pre-review of food labels. Before shipping from abroad, Chinese labels that meet the requirements of Chinese national standards should be designed well, and sample proofs should be provided for review to avoid delaying time and incurring costs due to label problems after the goods arrive at the port.
Before the goods arrive at the port, the agency should declare in advance and send the electronic data of the customs declaration form to the customs. After the goods arrive at the port, arrange to exchange the documents, changing the original bill of lading into a delivery order. Then cooperate with the customs inspection, which may be an appearance inspection, sampling and sending for inspection, etc. If there is no problem with the inspection, pay tariffs, value-added taxes and other taxes, and arrange to deliver the goods to the designated location after the customs releases them. Throughout the process, attention should be paid to the food access problem, query in advance whether the food is allowed to be imported, and provide accurate and genuine document materials to avoid the risk of false declaration.
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Firstly, the food import customs clearance agency should communicate with the client to understand the detailed information of the food, such as the name, origin, ingredients, packaging specifications, etc., and simultaneously collect basic documents such as packing lists, invoices, and contracts.
Secondly, conduct a pre-review of food labels. Before shipping from abroad, Chinese labels that meet the requirements of Chinese national standards should be designed well, and sample proofs should be provided for review to avoid delaying time and incurring costs due to label problems after the goods arrive at the port.
Before the goods arrive at the port, the agency should declare in advance and send the electronic data of the customs declaration form to the customs. After the goods arrive at the port, arrange to exchange the documents, changing the original bill of lading into a delivery order. Then cooperate with the customs inspection, which may be an appearance inspection, sampling and sending for inspection, etc. If there is no problem with the inspection, pay tariffs, value-added taxes and other taxes, and arrange to deliver the goods to the designated location after the customs releases them. Throughout the process, attention should be paid to the food access problem, query in advance whether the food is allowed to be imported, and provide accurate and genuine document materials to avoid the risk of false declaration.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The food import customs clearance agency should be familiar with the relevant national standards of food in advance, strictly review the contents such as the nutrition facts table and ingredient list on the labels to ensure compliance. Moreover, it should promptly follow up the transportation status of the goods and make preparations for customs clearance before the estimated arrival time at the port to prevent additional costs caused by port congestion.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
When acting as a food import customs clearance agency, one should be clear about the regulatory conditions of different foods. For example, meat requires an official inspection and quarantine certificate from abroad, and dairy products may have special access requirements. In addition, during the customs clearance process, good communication should be maintained with the customs and inspection and quarantine departments so that problems can be solved promptly.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The food import customs clearance agency should pay attention to the selection of warehouses. After the goods arrive at the port, they may be temporarily stored in the warehouse due to inspections, etc. A compliant warehouse that can guarantee the storage conditions of food should be selected to avoid situations such as food spoilage. At the same time, all kinds of declaration documents should be properly filed for subsequent inspections.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The customs clearance agency should pay attention to policy developments. The policies and regulations on food imports may be updated. One should understand and adjust the customs clearance process in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progress of the business. And when communicating with the client, the costs of each link should be clearly informed to the client to avoid disputes.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
In the sampling and sending for inspection link, the customs clearance agency should assist the inspection and quarantine department in doing a good job of sample extraction to ensure that the samples are representative. If the test results are unqualified, actively assist the client to handle the situation, such as returning the goods or making corrections, etc.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
After the goods are released by the food import customs clearance agency, it should also pay attention to the subsequent sales situation of the food. In case of food safety problems, it can assist in tracing the source, providing relevant customs clearance materials, and cooperating with relevant departments to handle the situation.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The agency should establish good supplier channels, especially when it comes to the shipping link from abroad, to ensure that the goods are shipped on time and with good quality. At the same time, strengthen the professional training of its own team to promptly master new customs clearance policies and operation techniques.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
When acting as a food import customs clearance agency, attention should be paid to the accuracy of data. Whether it is declaration data or label data, a single error may cause the customs clearance to be blocked. In addition, communicate with the client in advance about the unexpected situations that may occur during the customs clearance process and the corresponding countermeasures.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The customs clearance agency should do a good job of time planning. Each link has corresponding time nodes, such as declaration time, inspection time, etc. Only by making reasonable arrangements can the customs clearance be completed efficiently to avoid losses caused by delays.