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If overseas game agency is considered export, what is the basis?
Our company wants to distribute an overseas game in China and would like to inquire whether this overseas game distribution business is considered export trade. What are the criteria used by customs to determine this? Are there any special procedures that need to be completed?
Mar 2, 2026 at 08:101163 AnswersGuangzhou's self-operated exports and agency exports
We are a small trading company based in Guangzhou, and we're just starting our export business. We'd like to ask: Which is more suitable for us, self-operated export or finding an export agent? We've heard that self-operated export offers higher tax rebates but is more complicated, while using an agent is more convenient but involves higher fees. From the perspectives of compliance, logistics costs, and client negotiations, how should we make our choice?
Mar 1, 2026 at 01:531123 AnswersWhat should be paid attention to when exporting Nike brand shoes from Shanghai to foreign countries?
Our company has a batch of Nike shoes from the Shanghai channel that we want to export to the United States. This is our first time handling such an operation, so we'd like to ask what particular aspects we need to pay attention to during the entire process? We're worried about making mistakes or encountering unexpected problems.
Feb 26, 2026 at 07:311543 AnswersWhen exporting goods to South America from Shanghai, is a refrigerated container much cheaper than a regular container?
We plan to send a shipment from Shanghai to Argentina. The freight forwarder said that refrigerated containers are much cheaper than ordinary containers, and suggested that we use refrigerated containers to transport ordinary goods to save money. Is this really feasible? Are there any potential pitfalls we need to be aware of?
Feb 23, 2026 at 06:011513 AnswersWhat procedures are required to export wall lamps as an agent?
This is the first time our company is exporting wall lamps to the United States, and we have no idea what procedures we need to go through. We've heard that lighting products are subject to particularly strict regulations and require various certifications. Could you please explain the specific process? Are there any pitfalls we need to avoid?
Feb 20, 2026 at 09:461493 AnswersThe problem of Shanghai's exports to Syria
We are a trading company based in Shanghai and recently want to export a batch of industrial equipment to Syria, but we've heard that the sanctions there are very strict, logistics are not smooth, and collecting payments is a major challenge. Could you please advise us on how to avoid risks in terms of compliance, transportation, and payment collection when exporting from Shanghai to Syria at present?
Feb 20, 2026 at 03:141803 AnswersExporting products under a new brand name from Shanghai
We have a batch of electronic products that we want to export from Shanghai Port. The foreign client has requested that we declare them as "ordinary accessories" to avoid high tariffs. I've heard many peers do this, but I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea. What consequences would there be if the customs authorities catch us doing this? Would there be problems with the logistics process? How can I communicate with the client in a way that doesn't offend them but also avoid potential pitfalls?
Feb 19, 2026 at 05:271333 AnswersThe equipment from Shanghai was temporarily exported to Germany, and then shipped from Germany to Turkey.
We have a batch of testing equipment in Shanghai that needs to be temporarily transported to Germany for technical inspection. After the inspection, it will be sent from Germany to the project site in Turkey. How should we handle this process involving three countries? Will the customs treat it as general trade and impose taxes? Will there be additional tax fees during the transit in Germany? How can we sign agreements with the German inspection party and Turkish clients to avoid risks?
Feb 19, 2026 at 01:01853 AnswersCan I enjoy tax benefits for the income from export agency services?
We are a foreign trade agency company that assists factories in exporting goods and charges agency fees for this service. May we ask if the agency fee income we receive qualifies for the income tax preferential policies for export enterprises? If so, what conditions must be met? Could this be considered a risk of issuing invoices for fictitious transactions by the tax authorities?
Feb 18, 2026 at 05:021653 AnswersI want to find an export agent. What's a normal commission rate for this service?
I'm a factory that manufactures home furnishings products. Recently, we want to expand into the foreign trade market, but we don't have import and export rights. After consulting several export agencies, we received quotes ranging from 1% to 5%, with a huge price gap. I'd like to ask: What is a normal commission rate for such agency services? Apart from the price, are there any pitfalls I need to pay special attention to when selecting an agent?
Feb 17, 2026 at 06:271423 AnswersIs there a ranking list of LED display export agents that we can refer to?
Our company specializes in LED displays and recently wants to find an export agent to expand our overseas market. When I searched for "LED display export agent rankings" online, I found countless lists claiming to be the "number one". Do you know of any reliable rankings published by official organizations or industry associations that we can refer to? If not, how can we screen out truly professional and trustworthy agents?
Feb 17, 2026 at 01:321533 AnswersHow to determine whether an export agent in Medan is reliable?
We recently need to export a batch of equipment to Medan, and we've contacted several local Indonesian export agents, but the quotes they provided vary greatly. Could you please advise us on how to determine whether these Medan agents are reliable? We're particularly concerned about agents who collect payments but fail to deliver services, or those with inadequate customs clearance capabilities.
Feb 15, 2026 at 06:061753 Answers