The agent import customs declaration mainly does the following work: First is the collection of goods information. The agent will ask you about the detailed information of the goods, such as the name, quantity, value, place of origin, etc., in order to make accurate declarations. Then comes the preparation of documents. For basic documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, contracts, etc., as well as certificates of origin, quality inspection certificates, etc. that may be required for special goods, the agent needs to assist in or prepare them on your behalf.
Next is the customs declaration submission. After the goods arrive at the port, the agent submits to the customs through the electronic system and enters accurate information. After the submission, the customs inspects the goods and the agent needs to cooperate with the customs, providing relevant documents and explanations.
The customs calculates and levies tariffs and value-added taxes according to the declaration situation and relevant regulations. The agent needs to assist you in accurately calculating and paying the taxes and fees. Finally, it is the release of goods. Once the taxes and fees are paid and there are no problems with the inspection, the customs releases the goods and the agent arranges for subsequent matters such as pick-up and transportation and delivery.
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Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The agent import customs declaration mainly does the following work: First is the collection of goods information. The agent will ask you about the detailed information of the goods, such as the name, quantity, value, place of origin, etc., in order to make accurate declarations. Then comes the preparation of documents. For basic documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, contracts, etc., as well as certificates of origin, quality inspection certificates, etc. that may be required for special goods, the agent needs to assist in or prepare them on your behalf.
Next is the customs declaration submission. After the goods arrive at the port, the agent submits to the customs through the electronic system and enters accurate information. After the submission, the customs inspects the goods and the agent needs to cooperate with the customs, providing relevant documents and explanations.
The customs calculates and levies tariffs and value-added taxes according to the declaration situation and relevant regulations. The agent needs to assist you in accurately calculating and paying the taxes and fees. Finally, it is the release of goods. Once the taxes and fees are paid and there are no problems with the inspection, the customs releases the goods and the agent arranges for subsequent matters such as pick-up and transportation and delivery.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The agent import customs declaration also has to be responsible for communicating with foreign suppliers to confirm the shipping time, packaging, etc. of the goods to ensure that the goods can be smoothly transported to domestic ports.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The agent needs to be familiar in advance with the regulatory conditions of imported commodities to see if special licenses or the like need to be obtained. If it is missed, it will be troublesome when the goods arrive at the port.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Before the goods arrive at the port, the agent has to do a good job of checking the manifest information to ensure that the manifest is consistent with the actual situation of the goods. Otherwise, it will affect the progress of customs declaration.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
During the process of agent import customs declaration, it is necessary to promptly pay attention to changes in customs policies. If there are new policies that affect the customs declaration of the goods being represented, the customs declaration plan must be adjusted quickly.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The agent also has to handle unexpected situations during the customs declaration process. For example, if the customs has objections to the classification of the goods, relevant materials must be provided in a timely manner to negotiate and resolve the issue.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
After the completion of customs declaration, the agent may also have to sort out and retain the relevant customs declaration documents for the need of subsequent inspections, etc.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
During the transportation of the goods, the agent has to track the movement of the goods, promptly grasp the location of the goods and the estimated arrival time at the port, and make preparations for customs declaration.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The agent has to coordinate with multiple parties such as freight forwarders and shipping companies to ensure the smooth connection of various links such as goods transportation, loading and unloading, and customs declaration.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
For some goods that need to undergo inspection and quarantine, the agent has to assist in handling the relevant inspection and quarantine procedures to make the goods meet the requirements for access to the domestic market.