Entrepot trade does not belong to domestic trade. Domestic trade refers to the commodity exchange activities carried out within the country's own territory, with trading entities, commodity circulation, etc. all being domestic. While entrepot trade refers to the buying and selling of import and export goods in international trade, which is not directly conducted between the producing country and the consuming country, but through a third country.
Like what you mentioned, when buying goods from Country A, first shipping them to our country and then transshipping them to Country B, although the goods stay in our country during this period, the purpose is not for consumption or sale within our country. Our country plays the role of a transit point. Entrepot trade involves trade exchanges between different countries, with trading objects being foreign customers, and trade policies and tariffs, etc. following international trade rules. Domestic trade follows relevant domestic policies and regulations. Entrepot trade is more about taking advantage of the geographical location, trade policies, etc. of our country to provide convenience for the trade of other countries and earn price differences or service fees. Therefore, entrepot trade and domestic trade have obvious differences in terms of trading entities, market scope, applicable policies, etc.
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James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Entrepot trade does not belong to domestic trade. Domestic trade refers to the commodity exchange activities carried out within the country's own territory, with trading entities, commodity circulation, etc. all being domestic. While entrepot trade refers to the buying and selling of import and export goods in international trade, which is not directly conducted between the producing country and the consuming country, but through a third country.
Like what you mentioned, when buying goods from Country A, first shipping them to our country and then transshipping them to Country B, although the goods stay in our country during this period, the purpose is not for consumption or sale within our country. Our country plays the role of a transit point. Entrepot trade involves trade exchanges between different countries, with trading objects being foreign customers, and trade policies and tariffs, etc. following international trade rules. Domestic trade follows relevant domestic policies and regulations. Entrepot trade is more about taking advantage of the geographical location, trade policies, etc. of our country to provide convenience for the trade of other countries and earn price differences or service fees. Therefore, entrepot trade and domestic trade have obvious differences in terms of trading entities, market scope, applicable policies, etc.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
No, entrepot trade mainly involves different countries, while domestic trade is only within the country's own range. The goods in entrepot trade come from abroad and go abroad again, not for final consumption within the country.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Entrepot trade is not domestic. The trading parties in domestic trade are mostly domestic enterprises, while entrepot trade involves at least three countries or regions, and their natures are different.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Definitely not. Entrepot trade is a form of international trade, with goods flowing across national borders, while domestic trade does not have such a cross-border situation.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
It's not domestic trade. Entrepot trade needs to consider international market conditions, exchange rate fluctuations, etc., which are different from the factors faced by domestic trade.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Entrepot trade does not belong to domestic trade. It provides services for the transshipment of international goods by making use of facilities such as ports in our country, and is essentially different from domestic trade.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
No, entrepot trade needs to comply with international practices, and the rules it follows are different from those of domestic trade, so the two are different.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Entrepot trade is not domestic trade. From the perspectives of trade processes and market scopes, it has great differences from domestic trade.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Entrepot trade does not belong to domestic trade. Its goods flow is cross-border, which is different from domestic trade being limited within the country.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Entrepot trade is not considered domestic trade. From the perspectives of trade purposes and trading objects, it is clearly distinguishable from domestic trade.