Revealing the Undercover of Agent Export

"Mr. Zhang earned his first pot of gold through agent export last month, while Ms. Li suffered heavy losses due to improper operation..." Are you also curious why, when doing foreign trade, the results can be so different? Today, we will dissect this agent export puzzle that traps 90% of novices.

When you want to sell goods abroad, you face three major thresholds:

• No import - export right
• Unfamiliar with customs declaration procedures
• Worried about foreign exchange collection risks

• Sign foreign trade contracts on your behalf
• Handle customs declaration and tax rebate
• Avoid foreign exchange control risks

1. Qualification matching
Not all agents are suitable for you! Food products require a hygiene license, chemical products need dangerous goods qualifications, and electronic products need 3C certification... It is recommended to list the HS codes of your products first and then screen agents.

2. The cost game
Common charging models:

• Commission of 1% - 3% of the cargo value
• Fixed service fee per order + tax rebate sharing
• Annual package system

• Amendment fees due to inconsistent documents
• Exchange rate difference compensation
• Handling fees for abnormal situations

3. Risk firewall
You must confirm the agent's:

• Supervision method of foreign exchange accounts
• Ability to advance payment for goods
• Dispute handling plan

1. Combined approach: After accumulating 3 - 5 orders through agent export, you can apply for self - run import - export rights. Institutions like Zhongshitong usually provide supporting training.

2. Tax rebate accelerator: Prepare the VAT invoice certification list in advance, which can shorten the tax rebate cycle by 15 - 20 days.

3. Account period magic: Negotiate with the agent to match the foreign exchange collection account period with the supplier's account period, which can achieve zero capital occupation.

Use this "5 - question method" to judge quickly:

• Can it provide export data for the past 12 months?
• Does the agent come to assist when there is a customs inspection?
• What is the slowest record of the tax rebate arriving in the account?
• Are there any cases in the same industry among the cooperative customers?
• Does it promise to bear the fines caused by document errors?

Now you have mastered the core gameplay of agent export. It's time to take action! Share the agent tricks or successful experiences you've encountered in the comment section. The top three with the most likes will receive an electronic version of the foreign trade risk - avoidance manual. Remember, choice is more important than effort. Choosing the right agent means choosing the right starting line for going global!