Foreign trade agency and import-export agency, simply put, is that professional agency companies (such as Zhongshitong) accept commissions and handle goods import-export business on behalf of the principals. The principals may be enterprises or individuals without the right to engage in import-export business, or merchants who want to take advantage of the resource advantages of agency companies.
The services that foreign trade agencies can provide cover many aspects. Firstly, in the customs clearance link, the agency companies are responsible for handling customs declaration, inspection application and other procedures to ensure that the goods meet the regulatory requirements of import and export. In terms of transportation, they can arrange international transportation, select appropriate transportation methods such as sea transportation, air transportation, etc., and be responsible for booking shipping space and other matters. In addition, it also includes foreign exchange settlement, helping the principals handle foreign exchange collection, payment and settlement business, and avoiding exchange rate risks. Meanwhile, before the signing of trade contracts, the agency companies can also provide market research, trade policy consultation and other services to assist the principals to better carry out import-export business. In short, foreign trade agency and import-export agency can save time and energy for the principals and solve many problems in the process of import and export.
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Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Foreign trade agency and import-export agency, simply put, is that professional agency companies (such as Zhongshitong) accept commissions and handle goods import-export business on behalf of the principals. The principals may be enterprises or individuals without the right to engage in import-export business, or merchants who want to take advantage of the resource advantages of agency companies.
The services that foreign trade agencies can provide cover many aspects. Firstly, in the customs clearance link, the agency companies are responsible for handling customs declaration, inspection application and other procedures to ensure that the goods meet the regulatory requirements of import and export. In terms of transportation, they can arrange international transportation, select appropriate transportation methods such as sea transportation, air transportation, etc., and be responsible for booking shipping space and other matters. In addition, it also includes foreign exchange settlement, helping the principals handle foreign exchange collection, payment and settlement business, and avoiding exchange rate risks. Meanwhile, before the signing of trade contracts, the agency companies can also provide market research, trade policy consultation and other services to assist the principals to better carry out import-export business. In short, foreign trade agency and import-export agency can save time and energy for the principals and solve many problems in the process of import and export.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Foreign trade agency and import-export agency is that in import-export trade, the agency side, relying on its professional knowledge, handles a series of affairs for the principal. Besides customs clearance and transportation, it also helps to find customers and sign contracts, which is very helpful for enterprises that are not familiar with the foreign trade process.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
It's like a foreign trade "housekeeper". It's troublesome for enterprises to do import-export by themselves, so they look for an agency. The agency is responsible for many things from the goods leaving the warehouse to reaching the hands of foreign customers, such as transportation arrangements, document preparations, etc., allowing enterprises to focus on production.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Foreign trade agency and import-export agency can help enterprises handle the complex procedures involved in import and export, such as handling various license applications. If enterprises do it by themselves, it will not only take time but also may not be able to handle it due to unfamiliarity with the rules.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Such agencies can take advantage of their own channel advantages to help enterprises get better transportation prices and can also handle the problems caused by cultural and policy differences in international trade to ensure the smooth progress of trade.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
For individuals doing foreign trade, without qualifications and experience, it is much more convenient to find foreign trade agency and import-export agency. The agency can sign contracts in its own name and handle various trade processes.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The agency can also make efforts in the product inspection and quarantine link to ensure that the products meet the import-export standards and avoid the risk of the goods being returned due to non-compliance after arriving at the port.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
In terms of document production, foreign trade agency and import-export agency is very professional and can accurately produce documents such as bills of lading and packing lists to ensure the smooth progress of the trade process.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Some foreign trade agency and import-export agency also provide warehousing services. After the goods are produced, they can be stored in the agency's warehouse first and then shipped after the transportation is arranged.