How to handle railway container agency import? Friends who know the business, please come and teach me quickly!
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I've just started dealing with the railway container agency import business and I'm completely confused. I would like to ask everyone, how should I specifically operate as an agent when transporting goods from abroad to China by railway container? Do I need to communicate with the railway department about the transportation plan first? What should I pay attention to in terms of customs declaration and inspection? I hope friends with experience can talk in detail about the process and key points. Thank you very much!
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The main processes of railway container agency import are as follows: First, confirm the cargo information with the foreign shipper, including the product name, quantity, weight, etc. At the same time, arrange to book shipping space and communicate with the railway transportation department to determine the transportation plan, container type, quantity, etc.
Before the goods arrive at the border port, prepare in advance the materials required for customs declaration, such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc., and declare to the customs. When making the customs declaration, fill in the cargo information accurately, pay attention to the accuracy of classification and declared price to avoid problems caused by false declaration.
Regarding inspection, if the goods need inspection and quarantine, understand the relevant requirements in advance, submit the corresponding materials, and cooperate with the inspection and quarantine department for inspection. After the goods are cleared, arrange to pick up the container and transship it to the destination. In addition, always track the cargo transportation status to ensure the smooth progress of each link.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Don't forget to pay attention to the changes in relevant policies of railway transportation during the transportation of goods. Sometimes policy adjustments may affect the transportation time and costs, etc.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
When communicating with the railway department about the transportation plan, try to do it in advance to get a suitable transportation schedule, otherwise it may delay the import progress of the goods.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
For some special goods, such as dangerous goods, make sure to figure out the special regulations and requirements of railway transportation before import and handle the relevant procedures as required.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
When preparing customs declaration materials, ensure the authenticity and integrity of the materials. Otherwise, if the customs finds problems during inspection, it will be very troublesome to handle.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If the customs has questions about the declared price, provide relevant supporting materials in a timely manner to explain the reasonableness of the price.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
After the goods arrive at the port, arrange to pick up the goods as soon as possible to avoid additional costs such as container demurrage fees.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Keep in close communication with the foreign shipper to obtain information such as the goods' loading on board and departure from the port in a timely manner, so as to make corresponding preparations on the domestic side.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
In the customs declaration and inspection process, if you are not familiar with it, you can find a professional customs broker to assist, which can improve efficiency.