I'm planning to do foreign trade related business, and I'm not quite clear about the differences between agency and export now. Can anyone explain it in detail? For example, in terms of operation procedures, liability assumption, costs, etc., what are the specific differences between them? I hope everyone can help me answer this question so that I can make a clearer judgment when choosing.
Our company plans to find an import agency to handle the import of goods. We'd like to ask about how many percentage points are usually added for import agency and how the points are determined. Are there differences due to different types of goods and import volumes? The best answer pointed out that there is no fixed standard for the percentage points added by import agencies, usually ranging from 1% to 5%, which is affected by factors such as the types of goods, import volumes, and service contents. It needs to be determined through comprehensive negotiation with the agency company in multiple aspects.
The company plans to export products through an agency and wants to understand the process of handling tax rebates for agency exports, as well as the differences in document preparation, handling steps, etc. compared to self - exports. The best answer states that tax rebates for agency exports are generally handled by the principal. First, the trustee applies for a Certificate of Agency Export of Goods. After receiving it, the principal collects the vouchers and handles the tax rebate declaration. At the same time, pay attention to the time nodes.
I'm considering taking up a job in agency import and export and would like to know about its treatment, including salary range, special benefits, development prospects, as well as the impact of region and company size on job treatment. The best answer says that for those new to the industry, the salary is around 4,000 - 6,000 yuan, and for experienced ones, it can exceed 10,000 yuan, with benefits like five social insurances and one housing fund, and good development prospects. Region and company size can cause differences in treatment.
When studying trade knowledge, I got confused about the concepts of entrepot trade and goods trade. I'm asking whether entrepot trade belongs to goods trade and what the differences and connections between the two are. The best answer said that entrepot trade belongs to goods trade because the goods undergo cross-border transportation and circulation. Although the process is more complicated than that of ordinary goods trade with an additional transit link, it is essentially still a trading activity of tangible goods.
Recently, I have goods that need to be imported or exported and plan to hire an agency for customs clearance. I’d like to know how long it usually takes for import and export agency customs clearance and the differences in clearance times for different types of goods. The best answer indicates that the clearance time is not fixed and is influenced by factors such as the type of goods, customs inspection, and document preparation. For general daily necessities, it takes 1–3 days, while special chemical products may take 5–10 days. Customs inspections and document conditions can also affect the duration.
Confused about the concepts of agency export and import business, asking whether agency export belongs to import business. The best answer states that agency export does not belong to import business. Agency export is to handle export procedures for domestic cargo owners, with the goods flowing abroad; import business is to purchase goods from abroad and introduce them into the domestic market, and there are obvious distinctions in their business directions, involved process links, etc.
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Professional consultant answers
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The main differences between agency and export are as follows. First of all, in terms of operation procedures, export generally means that the enterprise completes a series of processes such as product production, customs declaration, transportation and delivery by itself; while for agency export, a professional agency company is entrusted, and the agency company helps handle some or all of the matters in the export process, and the enterprise only needs to focus on production.
In terms of liability assumption, the self-operated export enterprise has to bear the risks and responsibilities of the whole export process, such as the quality problems of goods, transportation risks, etc.; when it comes to agency export, the agency company only bears the responsibilities caused by its own operational mistakes, and the problems of the goods themselves are still the responsibility of the entrusting enterprise.
In terms of costs, the self-operated export requires the enterprise to build its own foreign trade team, with a relatively high cost; for agency export, a certain agency fee is paid to the agency company, and the relative cost is controllable.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
For agency export, by using the resources of the agency company, things like customs clearance and logistics channels may be more convenient, while for self-export, these resources need to be accumulated slowly.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
In terms of foreign exchange collection for agency export, some agency companies will help advance the payment for goods in advance to relieve the financial pressure of the enterprise, which is not available for self-export.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The export enterprise has absolute control over products, customers, etc. For agency export, communication may need to be relayed through the agency company, which sometimes may affect efficiency.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If an enterprise is just starting to do foreign trade and is not familiar with the process, agency export can reduce the cost of exploration, while self-export can train the team better, but there will be more difficulties in the early stage.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
For agency export, the agency company is more professional in tax rebate, and can help the enterprise get the tax rebate as soon as possible. For self-export, if the policy is not grasped accurately, the tax rebate may be delayed.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Self-export can build the brand image of the enterprise, while agency export may be limited in brand promotion because it exports in the name of the agency company.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Agency export is suitable for enterprises without import and export rights or with insufficient foreign trade experience, while export is suitable for enterprises with mature foreign trade teams and resources.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
For agency export, the agency company assists in the preparation of documents, which is relatively standardized. For self-export, if there is insufficient experience, errors in documents may affect foreign exchange settlement.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
There may be the risk of the reputation of the agency company for agency export. For self-export, as long as the enterprise operates well, there is no need to worry about such problems.