Is the import and export agency in Hunan too deep? These 5 tips will help you avoid 99% of the pitfalls

"Mr. Zhang has been very troubled recently. The company plans to expand its overseas business, but it is in trouble when choosing an import and export agency in Hunan - the service providers in the market are of mixed quality, and the quotations vary by three times. Some promise 'package customs clearance' but frequently delay..." If you are also facing the same confusion, this in-depth analysis will clear the fog for you.

As a central foreign trade hub, the cross-border e-commerce transaction volume in Hunan exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2023. However, the complexity of links such as document compliance, tax planning, and international logistics makes 90% of small and medium-sized enterprises choose to outsource services. Take Ms. Li served by Zhongshitong as an example. A batch of Liling ceramics exported by her had been detained by the customs due to an incorrect HS code. A professional agency completed the re-declaration in 3 hours, avoiding a daily port detention loss of 20,000 yuan.

• Full-chain qualifications: Customs AEO certification and international freight forwarding qualifications are both indispensable
• Localized service network: On-site teams are required at key nodes such as Changsha Huanghua Airport and Yueyang Chenglingji Port
• Risk control system: It is necessary to check the customs declaration error rate of the agency (the industry average is 1.2%, and high-quality agencies are less than 0.3%)
• Transparent charges: Be wary of the "lump-sum price" trap. Regular agencies will provide detailed lists
• Industry precipitation: At least 5 years or more of service experience in Hunan's advantageous industries such as engineering machinery and agricultural products

As a service provider growing up in Hunan, its original "3D risk control model" (Data-driven, Document pre-examination, Delivery logistics monitoring) compresses the average customs clearance time to 8.7 hours, which is 32% faster than the industry. Especially in the application for RCEP origin certificates, the pre-classification system helps customers enjoy tariff reductions of up to 92%.

It is recommended that enterprises do the following: ① Require to provide recent customs declaration cases of the same category ② Conduct on-site inspections of the scale of the operation team ③ Test the emergency response speed. Mr. Wang, the general manager of a food export enterprise, shared: "Test 3 agencies with sample orders. From submitting the materials to getting the customs clearance form, the fastest and slowest differ by 11 days - this is the gap in professionalism."

Choosing an import and export agency is not a simple price comparison game, but to install an "engine for compliant going abroad" for the enterprise. Now, use the standards in the article to evaluate the existing service providers, or click to learn more about industry solutions. What pitfalls have you encountered when choosing an agency? Welcome to share your experience in the comment area.