To engage in import and export agency, first of all, the right to engage in import and export operations needs to be obtained. It is the qualification for enterprises to carry out import and export business. After obtaining it, independent customs declaration, inspection declaration, etc. can be carried out. The handling procedures include record-filing and registration in multiple departments such as the Bureau of Commerce, the Customs, and the Electronic Port.
Secondly, the Certificate of Registration of Customs Declaration Entities is required. Only after the enterprise has completed the registration can it handle the customs declaration business at the customs. When handling, relevant materials need to be submitted to apply to the local customs.
In addition, the Certificate of Record-filing and Registration of Self-inspection Entities is also very important. It is used for enterprises to independently handle the entry-exit inspection and quarantine declaration business and can be applied through the website of the local inspection and quarantine bureau. There may be slight differences in different regions. It is recommended to consult the local relevant departments before handling.
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Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
To engage in import and export agency, first of all, the right to engage in import and export operations needs to be obtained. It is the qualification for enterprises to carry out import and export business. After obtaining it, independent customs declaration, inspection declaration, etc. can be carried out. The handling procedures include record-filing and registration in multiple departments such as the Bureau of Commerce, the Customs, and the Electronic Port.
Secondly, the Certificate of Registration of Customs Declaration Entities is required. Only after the enterprise has completed the registration can it handle the customs declaration business at the customs. When handling, relevant materials need to be submitted to apply to the local customs.
In addition, the Certificate of Record-filing and Registration of Self-inspection Entities is also very important. It is used for enterprises to independently handle the entry-exit inspection and quarantine declaration business and can be applied through the website of the local inspection and quarantine bureau. There may be slight differences in different regions. It is recommended to consult the local relevant departments before handling.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It may also be necessary to obtain the Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators for Record-filing. This is the legal voucher for enterprises to engage in foreign trade business activities. When handling, materials need to be submitted to the competent commercial department to apply.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If it involves the import and export agency of food products, the Food Business License also needs to be obtained. It is mainly for food sales and catering services and is handled at the local food and drug supervision department.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If it involves the import and export agency of dangerous chemicals, the Dangerous Chemicals Business License needs to be obtained. It is issued by the emergency management department to ensure safe operation.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If it is to do the import and export agency of cosmetics, it may be necessary to obtain the Hygiene License of Cosmetics Production Enterprises to ensure that the production of cosmetics meets the hygiene requirements.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
For some special commodities, it may be necessary to obtain the Automatic Import License. This is the voucher for implementing automatic license management for the import of some commodities.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If it involves the import and export agency of animals, plants and their products, the Animal and Plant Quarantine License is necessary to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful organisms.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
For example, in the case of the import and export agency of textiles, sometimes the Temporary Export License of Textiles may be required to regulate the order of textile exports.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
If it is to act as an agent for importing used mechanical and electrical products, the Import License of Used Mechanical and Electrical Products needs to be obtained to manage the import of used mechanical and electrical products.