Export Handling

Hey, friends who are engaged in foreign trade or are planning to step into the field of foreign trade! Today, we really need to have a good chat about a crucial step - export handling. This is related to whether our goods can smoothly go abroad and compete in the international market, so we need to be fully attentive to understand it.

First of all, it is the confirmation of qualifications. Mr. Zhang once suffered a loss in this regard. He happily negotiated a foreign trade order, but when it came to handling the export procedures, he found that the relevant qualifications of his company were incomplete, and he missed a good opportunity in vain. So, everyone must ensure that their enterprises have legal and compliant import and export operation rights. This usually requires going to the relevant departments to handle a series of registration and filing procedures.

Secondly, it is the classification of products. Different types of products follow very different regulations and requirements when handling exports. For example, some products may require special licenses, while others are relatively more relaxed. When Ms. Li was exporting a batch of electronic products, she spent a lot of unnecessary time re-organizing the declaration materials because of the inaccurate classification of the products. So accurately classifying products is a very crucial step.

The first step is definitely to prepare all kinds of documents well.

• Like commercial invoices, which should clearly indicate the name, specifications, quantity, price and other information of the goods.
• And packing lists, clearly listing what goods are packed in each box, which is convenient for customs inspection.
• Bills of lading are also of top importance, as they are important vouchers for goods transportation.

The second step is customs declaration. This is a technical job. You need to accurately declare all kinds of information of the goods to the customs, including the value of the goods, the place of origin, etc. The customs will conduct inspections based on the content you declare. If there are any discrepancies or violations found, it will be troublesome. So when making customs declarations, you must be careful and ensure the accuracy of all information.

The third step is to pay the relevant taxes and fees. Different products may involve different types of taxes and fees and tax rates, which also need to be clearly understood in advance. If the tax and fee issues are not handled well and cause the goods to be detained, the losses will be huge.

One of the common problems is document discrepancies. Sometimes, due to carelessness or insufficient understanding of document requirements, the submitted documents may not meet the requirements of the customs or other relevant departments. At this time, you must quickly modify and supplement them according to the requirements. Don't delay, otherwise it will delay the progress of the entire export process.

Another is being unfamiliar with policies and regulations. Foreign trade policies and regulations often have some adjustments and changes. If you don't pay timely attention and understand them, you are likely to encounter difficulties when handling exports. So you should develop a good habit of regularly paying attention to the updates of relevant policies and regulations. Zhongshitong will often provide customers with information in this regard, and everyone can also pay more attention to similar reliable channels.

Although export handling seems to have a cumbersome procedure, as long as we make full preparations in advance, familiarize ourselves with the process, pay attention to the changes of policies and regulations, and take each step seriously, it is actually not that scary. Friends, you might as well talk about the things you have encountered in the process of export handling in the comment area. Let's exchange experiences together, and maybe it can make the future export business develop more smoothly! Let's shine on the stage of international foreign trade together!