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We arenovices, recently have an order to be exported bysea freight, and want to commission a freight forwarding company to help with customs declaration and booking. As the entrusting party, what materials do we need to prepare? Is there any special requirement to pay attention to in the whole process? We are most afraid of being cheated or delaying the shipping schedule due to ignorance.
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
From a compliance perspective，you need to focus on the accuracy and pre-approval of three types of documents. First，basic documents: commercial invoice，packing list，and foreign trade contract must have consistent information，especially product name，specification，quantity，and currency system. Customs will check logical rationality shipment by shipment. Second，HS code pre-classification: It is recommended to make a pre-classification opinion before shipment to avoid modification or even return due to classification disputes during actual cargo inspection，especially for goods involving licenses and inspections. Third，regulatory documents: If the goods involve export licenses，commodity inspection clearance forms，certificates of origin，etc。they must be completed before customs declaration，paying attention to the validity of the certificate and electronic network verification during customs declaration declaration. Special reminder: The ten-digit code and unified social credit code on the customs declaration power of attorney must be completely consistent with the customs filing，and the seal must be clear. In addition，customs has recently increased price questioning. It is recommended to keep price support materials such as correspondence emails and payment vouchers for subsequent audits.
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Supply Chain Management ExpertStart a Chat
In the booking link, you need to keep a close eye on three time nodes and two types of fee confirmations. First, when booking with the freight forwarder, you need to provide a Shipping Order, which must clearly state the shipper, consignee, notify party, container type and quantity, cargo weight and description. Any modification may incur modification fees. Secondly, pay attention to the shipping company's SI Cut-off time and VGM declaration deadline. If later than this time, your container will not catch this ship. Third, after customs release, the terminal has a cut-off time. You must ensure that the container enters the port and is released by customs before this. regarding fees, confirm sea freight, THC, DOC, VGM declaration fees and other local fees with the freight forwarder before booking to avoid post-event price increases. In addition, whether to use Telex Release or Original B/L should be discussed with the consignee in advance, as this relates to the delivery method at the destination port. Customs declaration materials are recommended to be ready 3-4 days before the ship sails, leaving time for the freight forwarder to pre-record and review, so they can handle inspections calmly.
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Director of Import & Export OperationsStart a Chat
When choosing an agency partner, it is recommended that you investigate from three dimensions and implement them in the contract. First, qualification verification: require the freight forwarder to provide NVOCC qualification or first-class agency certificate, and the customs broker must have Customs AEO advanced certification, which can significantly reduce the inspection rate. Second, service boundaries: clearly define the scope of service (whether it includes trucking, warehousing), liability cap (compensation standard for loss of goods), and force majeure clauses in the agency agreement to avoid verbal promises. Third, fee transparency: require the freight forwarder to provide an itemized quotation sheet, paying special attention to the 'miscellaneous fees' item in RMB fees. Formal companies will list each charging standard. regarding payment methods, it is recommended to adopt 'pay sea freight when booking, pay the rest after ship sails', retaining 10-15% balance as service guarantee. At the communication level, require the freight forwarder to designate a dedicated customer service, establish a WeChat group to synchronize progress daily, and key nodes (such as customs release, loading) must be confirmed in writing. Remember: A reliable agent will proactively remind you of risks, rather than blindly agreeing to all requests.