Is the import and export right an IQ tax? 90% of bosses are wrong

"Without the import and export right, your business may be locked in the domestic market!" - This is not an alarmist statement, but a pitfall that many business owners have fallen into. Mr. Zhang missed a 2 million overseas order last year because of the lack of import and export qualifications. What exactly is the import and export right? What practical value can it bring to enterprises? Today, we will uncover the mystery of this overlooked "business pass".

Simply put, the import and export right is the "identity card" for enterprises to legally engage in international trade. Enterprises with the import and export right can directly sign contracts with overseas customers, declare customs independently, and handle foreign exchange receipts and payments without going through third-party agents. Just like Ms. Li's garment factory, after obtaining the qualification, not only did it save 15% of the agency fees, but also shortened the delivery cycle by 20 days.

• Cost control expert: Avoid the middleman's price difference in the agency link. According to industry estimates, it can reduce trade costs by an average of 12%-18%
• Efficiency improvement tool: Arrange logistics and customs clearance independently. The customer case of Zhongshitong shows that the customs clearance efficiency can be increased by up to 40%
• Business credit endorsement: Directly displayed in the enterprise credit report, enhancing the trust of overseas buyers
• Tax optimization tool: Enjoy the export tax rebate policy, with a tax rebate rate of up to 13% in some industries
• Market expansion engine: A necessary condition for entering cross-border e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon Global Store, etc.

Although there are slight differences in different regions, the basic process can be divided into: Record at the Bureau of Commerce → Registration at the Customs → Application for the Electronic port card. It is worth noting that after the implementation of the new regulations in 2023, some materials can be submitted online, and the entire cycle has been shortened from the original 45 days to about 20 working days.

• Misunderstanding 1: "Only large enterprises need it" → In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises with an annual export volume of more than 500,000 should consider it
• Misunderstanding 2: "It is very complicated to handle" → Professional service agencies can provide full-process agency services
• Misunderstanding 3: "It is not needed after one use" → The qualification needs to be maintained every year, but the maintenance cost is less than 2,000 yuan

When the wave of globalization sweeps across every industry, the import and export right is no longer an "optional item", but a basic configuration for enterprises to participate in international competition. Has your company prepared this "ticket to go global"? Welcome to share your cross-border trade experience in the comment section, or send a private message to get personalized handling plan suggestions. In the next issue, we will explain in detail "how zero-based enterprises can obtain the import and export right in three steps". Stay tuned!