Import and export agencies mainly assist enterprises in completing import and export related businesses. First is trade agency, helping enterprises find suitable suppliers or buyers. For example, Zhongshitong will use its own resources to find high-quality overseas raw material suppliers for domestic enterprises. Second is document processing, such as making commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, etc., ensuring that the documents are accurate and in line with international trade norms. Customs declaration and inspection are also crucial. The agency declares the goods information to the customs and handles the inspection and quarantine procedures. For example, when importing food, it handles the food hygiene inspection and quarantine. In terms of logistics and transportation arrangement, it will choose appropriate transportation methods and logistics companies to ensure the goods are delivered on time and safely. In addition, it also handles foreign exchange settlement, helping enterprises receive and settle foreign exchange and avoid exchange rate risks. In short, import and export agencies are like capable assistants for enterprises' import and export trade, comprehensively ensuring the smooth progress of trade.
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Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Import and export agencies mainly assist enterprises in completing import and export related businesses. First is trade agency, helping enterprises find suitable suppliers or buyers. For example, Zhongshitong will use its own resources to find high-quality overseas raw material suppliers for domestic enterprises. Second is document processing, such as making commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, etc., ensuring that the documents are accurate and in line with international trade norms. Customs declaration and inspection are also crucial. The agency declares the goods information to the customs and handles the inspection and quarantine procedures. For example, when importing food, it handles the food hygiene inspection and quarantine. In terms of logistics and transportation arrangement, it will choose appropriate transportation methods and logistics companies to ensure the goods are delivered on time and safely. In addition, it also handles foreign exchange settlement, helping enterprises receive and settle foreign exchange and avoid exchange rate risks. In short, import and export agencies are like capable assistants for enterprises' import and export trade, comprehensively ensuring the smooth progress of trade.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Import and export agencies are responsible for booking shipping space for goods transportation. According to the situation of the goods, they reserve suitable shipping space to ensure the goods can be loaded and transported smoothly. For example, when exporting some large mechanical equipment, enough large shipping space needs to be reserved.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
When importing, import and export agencies will assist in handling various import approvals such as licenses. For example, for importing some restricted products, relevant licenses must be obtained first before import.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Import and export agencies also handle the translation of trade-related documents. For example, foreign language contracts and technical materials provided by foreign suppliers need to be accurately translated into Chinese for domestic enterprises to use.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Regarding export tax rebates, import and export agencies can help enterprises organize declaration materials and apply for tax rebates from the tax department, enabling enterprises to enjoy due policy preferences and increase profits.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Import and export agencies are also responsible for coordinating relationships among various parties, such as communicating with freight forwarders, shipping companies, inspection agencies, etc., to ensure the smooth progress of the entire import and export process.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
They conduct quality control of the goods, inspecting the quality of the goods before loading or delivery to prevent goods with quality problems from entering the circulation link.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
In handling trade disputes, import and export agencies can assist enterprises in negotiating with the other party based on their experience, strive for a reasonable solution, and reduce the losses of enterprises.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Import and export agencies sometimes provide trade consultation for enterprises, such as analyzing market trends, interpreting trade policies, etc., to help enterprises make decisions.