Obtaining the exclusive authorization to sell the Sea Dragon brand in mainland China means that we can sell the original productsLast month,I dealt with three novice agents,and two of them got stuck in the customs clearance process right after signing the authorization documents.Either the certificate of origin didn’t meet Chinese customs requirements,or the inspection report from Saier factory lacked Chinese language labels.Even worse,one company didn’t even request the "authorization validity inquiry code" from Saier headquarters,resulting in their goods being classified as "suspected counterfeit" during customs clearance.

*What you think of as "fully authorized" is actually a "regulatory loophole": The three hidden thresholds of Sailong,an original imported product agent*

Many novice agents believe that "obtaining authorization equals being able to import",but in reality,as an internationally renowned brand,Sea Dragon’s compliance requirements for original import agents far exceed a simple "authorization letter".The underlying logic behind this can be summarized into three key points:

1.The brand’s "authorization" is just an "entry permit," while the customs’ "compliance requirements" are the "passport" — Chinese customs has extremely strict requirements for the documents of original imported goods.The absence of any core document will result in failed customs clearance;

2.The "Original Certification" System of the Saierong Brand - Saierong attaches a "traceability code" to every batch of goods exported to China,and any product without this code will be considered "non-original".

3."Dynamic updates" of domestic regulations - For example,the "Measures for the Supervision and Management of Import Commodity Inspection" issued by the General Administration of Customs in 2023 require that all imported goods must have Chinese labels "affixed in the country of origin".Otherwise,they will be ordered to be returned when going through customs clearance.

*The Complete SOP Process for Original Imported Saeron Agents: Five Key Steps from Authorization to Customs Clearance*

Step 1: Verifying "Triple Validity" of Authorization

Output:

• Logintothe"AuthorizationVerification"portaloftheSailongbrandheadquartersofficialwebsite(www.sailong.com),entertheauthorizationnumber,andconfirmthestatusis"Active";
• Checkthecontentoftheauthorizationletter:Itmustclearlyincludetheauthorizationfor"importagentinmainlandChina",andthevalidityperiodmustbenolessthanoneyear;
• Requirethebrandownertoprovidethe"AnnualUpdateLetterontheValidityofAuthorization"(tobeupdatedbeforeJanuary1steachyear),otherwisetheauthorizationmaybedeemed"expired".

Step 2: Prepare the "3+1" core documents

Output:

The core documents imported by Saile are divided into "3 mandatory documents" and "1 optional document".The absence of any of these documents will affect customs clearance.

• Required1:"CertificateofOrigin":ItmustbeissuedbythechamberofcommerceorconsulateofthecountrywheretheSeaDragonbrandislocated,andstampedwiththe"authenticationstamp"(forexample,thecertificationoftheGermanchamberofcommerceorthecertificationoftheChineseconsulateinGermany);
• Mandatory2:"SailongEx-factoryTestReport":Itmustincludetheproductbatchnumber,inspectionitems,andconclusionofconformity,anditmustbetranslatedintoChinese(withthebrand’sofficialstampattached).
• Mandatory3:"ChineseLabelFilingCertificate":15daysinadvance,pleasegotothe"GeneralAdministrationofCustoms"tohandletheformalitiesofimportingtheequipment.SubmittheChineselabelsamplestotheofficialwebsiteoftheFoodSafetyAdministrationandobtainthefilingcertificate;
• Option1:SupplementaryProvisionsofthePurchaseContract:Itisnecessarytoclarifythat"theproductsunderthiscontractareoriginalimportsfromSaieron"andstipulatethatthebrandownershallbeartheliabilityforcompensationfor"non-originalproducts"(toavoidsubsequentdisputes).

Step 3: Confirm the "branded designated channel" for logistics

Output:

The Sailong brand requires all imported products to pass its designated inspection process to ensure the "authenticity" of the goods.Company transportation (such as DHL’s "Brand Exclusive Channel" or UPS’s "Medical Equipment Dedicated Line").Operating steps:

• ContacttheSaeronChinaOffice(phonenumber:400-xxx-xxxx)toobtainthelatest"ListofDesignatedLogisticsCompanies";
• Confirmwiththelogisticscompany:Theshippingdocumentmustbearthewords"SailongOriginalImported",andthelogisticstrackinginformationcanbecheckedontheSailongofficialwebsite.

Step 4: "Pre-audit" before customs clearance

Output:

To avoid problems during on-site customs clearance,it is recommended to complete the following procedures three days in advance:

• Submitalldocumentstothe"ChinaInspectionandCertificationGroup(CCIC)"forpre-audit(thefeeisapproximately500-1000RMBpershipment);
• ModifythedocumentsaccordingtoCCIC’sreviewcomments(forexample,supplementingtheChinesetranslationoftheinspectionreport,orreplacingthecertificateoforiginthatdoesnotmeettherequirements).

Step 5: Post-clearance "Traceability Filing"

Output:

After customs clearance is completed,you must complete the "traceability filing" within 7 days,otherwise it will affect the import authorization for the next batch of goods.

• LogintotheSailongbrand"TraceabilitySystem"(https://trace.sailong.com),enterthebatchnumber,customsclearancenumber,andconsigneeinformationforthisbatchofgoods;
• Uploadthescannedcopyofthecustomsclearancedocumentandascreenshotofthelogisticstrackinginformation.Thesystemwillautomaticallygeneratea"traceabilitycode"(whichneedstobeaffixedtotheproductpackagingforconsumerstoquery).

Secrets Insiders Won’t Tell: Hidden Tax Costs for Original Imported Sailong Agency

Many agents only calculate the international shipping fees and customs clearance fees when estimating the cost,but they overlook two crucial tax costs:

1.Value-added Tax Deduction Issue: The factory price of the Sea Dragon brand is exclusive of tax,and a 13% value-added tax must be paid upon import (calculation formula: (CIF price + customs duty) × 13%).If the brand does not obtain a Value-Added Tax Special Invoice (which must be issued and notarized in the country of origin),this portion of the value-added tax cannot be deducted,resulting in an additional 13% cost increase;

2.Consumption Tax Issues: Some of Saier’s products (such as dental comprehensive treatment units in medical equipment) fall under the "scope of consumption tax liability" and are subject to a 5% consumption tax (calculation formula: (CIF price + customs duty + value-added tax) × 5%).This cost must be factored into the quote in advance,otherwise it will lead to a negative profit margin.

Solution: When signing a procurement contract with the brand,clearly require them to provide a "Special VAT Invoice" (which must meet the requirements of the State Taxation Administration of China),and consult a tax firm in advance to accurately calculate the amount of consumption tax.

3 things you can do this afternoon: Quickly verify your Sailong agent qualifications*

• Logintothe"AuthorizationVerification"pageoftheSailongofficialwebsite(www.sailong.com),enteryourauthorizationnumber,andcheckiftheauthorizationstatusisvalid;
• Findyour"CertificateofOrigin"andconfirmwhetherithasa"ConsulateAuthenticationStamp"(ifnot,contactthebrandimmediatelytore-issueit);
• CalltheSailongChinaRegionalOfficeat(400-xxx-xxxx)toconfirmwhetherthelogisticscompanyyouarecurrentlyusingisonthe"designatedlist".