The things that an enterprise import and export agency needs to do cover multiple links. First is pre - consultation, providing enterprises with interpretation of import and export policies and regulations, guidance on trade processes, etc., to help enterprises clarify their directions.
Second is document processing, being responsible for preparing and reviewing various import and export documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc., to ensure that the documents are accurate and in line with trade requirements and customs regulations.
Third is customs declaration and inspection, declaring goods information to the customs and inspection and quarantine departments, and handling customs declaration and inspection procedures to ensure the legal entry and exit of goods.
There is also logistics and transportation arrangement. According to the needs of enterprises, select appropriate transportation methods such as sea transportation, air transportation, land transportation, etc., and coordinate the transportation process to ensure the timely transportation of goods.
In addition, it also involves foreign exchange settlement, assisting enterprises in handling foreign exchange receipts and payments, foreign exchange settlement and sales, etc., to avoid exchange rate risks. In short, an import and export agency is like a butler for an enterprise's import and export business, helping enterprises carry out trade activities smoothly.
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Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The things that an enterprise import and export agency needs to do cover multiple links. First is pre - consultation, providing enterprises with interpretation of import and export policies and regulations, guidance on trade processes, etc., to help enterprises clarify their directions.
Second is document processing, being responsible for preparing and reviewing various import and export documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc., to ensure that the documents are accurate and in line with trade requirements and customs regulations.
Third is customs declaration and inspection, declaring goods information to the customs and inspection and quarantine departments, and handling customs declaration and inspection procedures to ensure the legal entry and exit of goods.
There is also logistics and transportation arrangement. According to the needs of enterprises, select appropriate transportation methods such as sea transportation, air transportation, land transportation, etc., and coordinate the transportation process to ensure the timely transportation of goods.
In addition, it also involves foreign exchange settlement, assisting enterprises in handling foreign exchange receipts and payments, foreign exchange settlement and sales, etc., to avoid exchange rate risks. In short, an import and export agency is like a butler for an enterprise's import and export business, helping enterprises carry out trade activities smoothly.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
An enterprise import and export agency needs to help find a reliable freight forwarder, arrange the loading and unloading and transportation of goods, and ensure that the goods can reach the destination safely and on time. And it must be familiar with the import and export supervision conditions of various products, otherwise problems are likely to occur during customs declaration. At the same time, it also needs to maintain good communication with foreign suppliers or customers and timely feedback information related to the goods.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
An import and export agency needs to inspect the goods to see if the actual goods are consistent with the declared information. It also has to be responsible for handling various licenses and approvals. For some special products, they cannot be imported or exported without the corresponding licenses. In addition, it needs to assist enterprises in doing a good job in after - sales service, such as handling problems such as damage and loss of goods during transportation.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
An import and export agency needs to monitor the transportation status of goods and timely feedback to the enterprise. And it has to calculate the import and export costs, including freight, taxes, etc., so that enterprises are clear about various expenses. It also needs to be responsible for coordinating the relationships among the terminal, warehouse, etc., to ensure the smooth flow of goods.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The agency needs to understand the tariff policy, help enterprises avoid taxes reasonably and reduce costs. It also has to be responsible for the cargo insurance matters, select an appropriate insurance plan, and assist enterprises in claiming compensation when the goods are damaged. At the same time, it needs to provide trade suggestions to enterprises based on market trends.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
An enterprise import and export agency needs to be responsible for chartering ships and booking shipping space to ensure there is space to transport the goods. It has to handle unexpected situations during the import and export process, such as the customs inspection and detention of goods. It also has to do a good job in document filing for the convenience of enterprises' subsequent inquiries.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
An import and export agency needs to arrange the warehousing of goods to ensure the safe storage of goods. It has to track the customs clearance progress of goods and solve problems in time if they are encountered. It also has to help enterprises train relevant import and export business personnel.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The agency needs to communicate with the port department to ensure the smooth loading and unloading of goods. It has to assist enterprises in preparing the terms of trade contracts to avoid potential risks. And it has to report the business progress to enterprises regularly.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
An import and export agency needs to classify the goods to determine the correct commodity code. It has to handle the settlement of fees with freight forwarders and shipping companies. It also has to keep informed of changes in trade policies and inform enterprises in a timely manner.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
An enterprise import and export agency needs to participate in business negotiations and provide professional opinions. It has to be responsible for handling the certificate of origin to help enterprises obtain tariff preferences. It also has to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises in import and export business.