Which way of import agency customs declaration is faster?
Our company recently has a batch of imported goods and is eager to put them on the market for sale. We want to find an import agency for customs declaration and don't know which way can complete the customs declaration process quickly. We haven't been involved in this area before and would like to ask everyone whether general trade agency customs declaration is faster, or express import agency customs declaration is faster, or if there are other faster customs declaration methods? Hope friends with experience can give some suggestions. Thank you!
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The speed of import agency customs declaration depends on many factors. General trade agency customs declaration is suitable for goods with higher value, larger quantity and the need for formal customs declaration documents. Its process is standardized, but more materials need to be prepared. If the materials are complete and the process goes smoothly, the customs clearance speed is also relatively fast, usually 1 - 3 days.
Express import agency customs declaration is suitable for goods with lower value and simple documents. It is characterized by simple procedures and can usually be completed in 1 - 2 days, but there are restrictions on the types and quantities of goods.
In addition, there are also ways such as customs declaration in bonded areas, which are more suitable for some goods that need to be stored temporarily before being imported through customs declaration, and have greater flexibility in time. Overall, if the goods meet the requirements of express import, express import agency customs declaration is relatively faster. But the actual situation of the goods should be considered comprehensively to select the most appropriate method.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the goods are in a hurry, first see if you can use the expedited customs declaration service. However, the cost may be higher. Some agency customs declaration companies provide this service, which can accelerate the customs declaration process.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
It is very important to find an experienced import agency customs declaration company. Like Zhongshitong, it is familiar with the customs declaration process, can prepare various materials in advance, reduce delays and improve the speed of customs declaration.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Prepare accurate and complete customs declaration materials in advance. This can avoid delays caused by material problems. No matter which customs declaration method is used, complete materials are conducive to accelerating the speed.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Understand the corresponding customs supervision conditions of the goods and handle relevant license certificates in advance, etc. This can also make the customs declaration process smoother and not get stuck in certain links to affect the speed.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
If the goods meet the conditions of specific preferential policies, applying for customs declaration under preferential policies may also have certain advantages in the review process and accelerate the customs declaration process.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Communicate well with the agency customs declaration company, ask them to arrange a dedicated person to follow up, provide feedback on the progress of customs declaration at any time, and solve problems in a timely manner. This also helps to improve the speed of customs declaration.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For some regular goods, if the pre-classification is done well, the tax rate and other information can be quickly determined, saving time during customs declaration.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Pay attention to the real-time customs clearance situation of the port, and choose the port with high customs clearance efficiency and less congestion for customs declaration. This is also helpful for accelerating the speed of customs declaration.