The agency import trade usually needs to follow the following principles. Firstly, the principle of legality and compliance. Engaging in agency import trade must comply with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including those related to customs, taxation, foreign exchange, etc., to avoid illegal risks, otherwise serious penalties will be faced. Secondly, the principle of honesty and trustworthiness. The agency should disclose trade information to the principal truthfully, including the situation of goods, market prices, etc., and also maintain honesty when dealing with suppliers, customs and other parties, so as to establish good business relationships. Thirdly, the principle of sharing benefits and risks. The agency and the principal need to clarify the ways of distributing benefits and bearing risks in the contract. When encountering problems such as damage to goods and fluctuations in market prices, they should jointly deal with them according to the agreement. In addition, the principle of professionalism and high efficiency. The agency should possess professional international trade knowledge and operational experience, handle various affairs efficiently, from the procurement of goods to transportation, customs clearance and other links, to ensure the smooth progress of trade.
These principles can ensure the stable and orderly development of agency import trade.
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Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The agency import trade usually needs to follow the following principles. Firstly, the principle of legality and compliance. Engaging in agency import trade must comply with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including those related to customs, taxation, foreign exchange, etc., to avoid illegal risks, otherwise serious penalties will be faced. Secondly, the principle of honesty and trustworthiness. The agency should disclose trade information to the principal truthfully, including the situation of goods, market prices, etc., and also maintain honesty when dealing with suppliers, customs and other parties, so as to establish good business relationships. Thirdly, the principle of sharing benefits and risks. The agency and the principal need to clarify the ways of distributing benefits and bearing risks in the contract. When encountering problems such as damage to goods and fluctuations in market prices, they should jointly deal with them according to the agreement. In addition, the principle of professionalism and high efficiency. The agency should possess professional international trade knowledge and operational experience, handle various affairs efficiently, from the procurement of goods to transportation, customs clearance and other links, to ensure the smooth progress of trade.
These principles can ensure the stable and orderly development of agency import trade.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The principle of fairness and justice is also very important. In agency import trade, whether it is between the agency and the principal or with other relevant parties such as foreign suppliers, the trading conditions should be ensured to be fair and just, and the interests of one party should not be damaged for the sake of the other.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The principle of confidentiality cannot be ignored. The agency may come into contact with the commercial secrets of the principal, such as product designs, procurement plans, etc. The agency has the obligation to keep these information strictly confidential to prevent leakage to competitors.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The principle of quality control. The agency has the responsibility to strictly control the quality of imported goods, inspect and accept the goods according to the standards agreed in the contract to avoid losses to the principal due to receiving unqualified products.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The principle of conformity of documents. In the process of import trade, various documents such as bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, etc. must conform to the actual situation of the goods, which is related to the smooth customs clearance of the goods and subsequent settlement.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The principle of service first. The agency should place the needs of the principal in an important position, provide high-quality services to the principal, and respond promptly to the questions and needs of the principal.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The principle of flexibility. The situation of international trade is complex and changeable. The agency needs to flexibly adjust trade strategies and plans according to the actual situation, such as policy changes, market fluctuations, etc.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The principle of cost control. The agency should reasonably control various costs on the premise of ensuring service quality and the smooth progress of trade to help the principal improve economic benefits.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The principle of communication and coordination. Agency import trade involves multiple parties. The agency should do a good job in communication and coordination with the principal, suppliers, freight forwarders and other parties to ensure the timely and accurate transmission of information.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The principle of sustainable development. Nowadays, more and more emphasis is placed on sustainable development. In agency import trade, attention should be paid to environmental protection, social responsibility and other aspects, and suppliers and products that conform to the concept of sustainable development should be selected.