Where should I look for a Shanghai import customs clearance agent? Any reliable recommendations?
Our company has import business recently and needs to find a professional Shanghai import customs clearance agent company. However, we don't know much about this aspect and don't know where to find a reliable one. The information on the Internet is complicated, and we are afraid of getting into trouble. I'd like to ask everyone how you found a suitable Shanghai import customs clearance agent? Do you have any good experiences to share? We hope to find an agent with good service, reasonable price and high professionalism.
Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
To find a Shanghai import customs clearance agent, first of all, you can do an online search. For example, enter "Shanghai import customs clearance agent" in search engines like Baidu and check the companies that rank high and have a good reputation. But be careful to distinguish between advertisements and real information.
Secondly, industry exhibitions are also a very good way. At the exhibitions, you can directly communicate face to face with the agent companies to understand their strength and business scope.
Moreover, consult with peers. Peers often have actual cooperation experience and can give relatively reliable recommendations. Zhongshitong has rich experience in import customs clearance agent business. It is familiar with various import processes and policies and regulations and can provide one-stop services, handling everything properly from the preparation of materials before the goods arrive at the port to customs declaration, inspection application, tax calculation, etc.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
You can go to the official website of the Shanghai local customs brokers association to look for the member list. These are all officially registered agent companies under the supervision of the association and are relatively reliable. Call to consult and understand their service contents, charging standards, etc.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
On some business social platforms, such as LinkedIn, search for relevant groups about Shanghai import customs clearance agents. There are many professionals sharing experiences inside, and you can also communicate with potential agents to see if they meet your needs.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Go around the Shanghai Port. Many customs clearance agent companies have offices near the port, which can handle business more conveniently. You can also directly visit them to intuitively understand the company scale and personnel situation.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Use e-commerce platforms, such as Alibaba, etc. There are many customs clearance agent service merchants. Check the store evaluations, qualifications and other information to screen suitable agents.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Participate in industry forums, post your needs on the forums, communicate with peers and agent companies to get more information. Maybe you can find the ideal agent.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Get introduced by freight forwarding companies. Freight forwarders usually cooperate with customs clearance agents and have an understanding of their business capabilities and can recommend relatively matching customs clearance agents.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Call the 12345 government service hotline to consult for relevant recommendations or to understand the query channels of regular customs clearance agent companies.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Pay attention to the enterprise credit information public notice platform released by the customs. Customs clearance agent companies with good credit are more trustworthy. You can screen from here.