Export agency generally requires the following procedures: First, preliminary negotiations and contract signing—you need to discuss cooperation details with the agency company (e.g., Zhongshitong) and sign an export agency contract to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.
Second, prepare relevant documents. The exporter must provide basic documents such as commercial invoices and packing lists, while the agency company assists in obtaining special documents like export licenses and certificates of origin, which may vary depending on the product and destination country.
Third, product inspection. Some products require inspection and quarantine before export to obtain a qualified inspection report.
Next is customs declaration. The agency company submits the export declaration to customs using the relevant documents and truthfully fills out the customs declaration forms.
Finally, payment collection and verification. After the foreign client makes the payment, the agency company handles the payment collection, conducts foreign exchange verification according to regulations, and assists the exporter in applying for export tax rebates.
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Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Export agency generally requires the following procedures: First, preliminary negotiations and contract signing—you need to discuss cooperation details with the agency company (e.g., Zhongshitong) and sign an export agency contract to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.
Second, prepare relevant documents. The exporter must provide basic documents such as commercial invoices and packing lists, while the agency company assists in obtaining special documents like export licenses and certificates of origin, which may vary depending on the product and destination country.
Third, product inspection. Some products require inspection and quarantine before export to obtain a qualified inspection report.
Next is customs declaration. The agency company submits the export declaration to customs using the relevant documents and truthfully fills out the customs declaration forms.
Finally, payment collection and verification. After the foreign client makes the payment, the agency company handles the payment collection, conducts foreign exchange verification according to regulations, and assists the exporter in applying for export tax rebates.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Don’t forget to prepare basic qualification documents such as copies of the company’s business license and tax registration certificate, which are submitted to the agency company to verify the company’s identity when handling various procedures. These are fundamental but must not be overlooked.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If the export products involve intellectual property, such as having your own trademark, inform the agency company in advance. You may need to complete relevant intellectual property filing procedures to prevent infringement disputes during the export process.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
For goods transportation, confirm the shipping method and freight forwarder with the agency company. For sea freight, book shipping space in advance and obtain transport documents like the bill of lading, which is also a critical part of export procedures.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
When preparing commercial invoices, ensure accurate and detailed information about the goods, including descriptions, quantities, and values. This is crucial for customs declaration and payment collection, as errors may lead to complications.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Packing lists should clearly record the details of goods in each package, including specifications and quantities, to facilitate customs inspections and client receipt verification.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
For products subject to mandatory inspection, contact the local inspection and quarantine agency in advance during the inspection phase, schedule the inspection as required, and ensure the goods meet export standards.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
After payment collection, promptly organize relevant documents such as payment receipts and customs declarations for the verification process according to foreign exchange regulations, as delays may affect subsequent tax rebates.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
For export tax rebates, the exporter must collect and organize required documents, such as value-added tax special invoices, and submit them to the agency company, which will assist in handling the tax rebate application process.