Is it really troublesome to export without an agent?
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Our company intends to try to export products on its own. We have always relied on agents to handle export - related matters before. Now we want to do it ourselves but are worried about encountering various troubles. I wonder if self - export is very complicated in terms of procedures, document preparation, customs declaration and inspection? Are there any friends who have exported on their own and can share their experience? Is it really troublesome?
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Self - export does face some challenges, but it is not insurmountable. In terms of the process, it has to go through links such as quotation, ordering, payment method, stock preparation, packaging, customs clearance procedures, shipping, transportation insurance, bill of lading, and settlement of exchange. There are many links and they need to be closely connected. In terms of document preparation, various documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading need to be accurately made. When it comes to customs declaration and inspection, one has to be familiar with the regulations and processes of the customs and inspection and quarantine. However, if the company has professional foreign trade personnel or is willing to invest time and energy in learning and researching, it can also be completed smoothly. For example, Zhongshitong, through cultivating a professional team, continuously optimized the process during self - export and solved many difficult problems. Overall, if well - prepared, troubles can be dealt with.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Self - export is quite troublesome. Just communicating transaction details with foreign customers is very time - consuming, and one also has to pay close attention to exchange rate fluctuations. A small mistake may cause losses.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Troubles are definitely there, especially in the customs declaration part. Various rules often change. If not mastered in a timely manner, it is easy to make mistakes and delay the export of goods.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
I think it's okay. As long as you are familiar with the process and follow the steps, it's not as difficult as imagined. It just takes more time to learn in the early stage.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
There are too many things to worry about in self - export. For example, in chartering a ship and booking shipping space, if you have no experience, you may book an inappropriate space, which will affect transportation.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The document preparation part is really cumbersome. A small mistake may lead to failure in smooth settlement of exchange, so one has to be cautious.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If you don't understand the export market, pricing may even become a problem, which will affect the competitiveness of products. This can also be regarded as one of the troubles.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Dealing with freight forwarders also requires skills. Otherwise, the service quality and price may not be satisfactory, increasing the export cost.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The policies and regulations of different countries are different. One has to study them clearly before export. Otherwise, if there are problems when the goods arrive at the port, it will be a big trouble.