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How to expand the import agency business?
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TRACKING NO. 20260305 / GLOBAL Zhongshen Trade · 23+ Years of Expert Trade Agency
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No import/export license, customs delays,
or complex compliance issues.
or complex compliance issues.
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I am engaged in import agency business and want to expand my scale, but I am facing problems such as high compliance risks, expensive logistics costs, and difficulties in customer development. What aspects should I focus on to break through these challenges?
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat
First，sort out the HS codes of the imported goods represented by the agent to ensure accurate classification and obtain necessary permits in advance (e.g。quarantine approval for food products and special import licenses for endangered species). Establish a compliance review process to verify the authenticity of documents and certificates for each order to avoid customs penalties due to false declarations. Monitor policies of free trade agreements such as the RCEP to help clients apply for tariff preferences，e.g。exempting Vietnamese imported agricultural products from duties under rules of origin，which not only ensures compliance but also reduces clients' costs. Additionally，regularly self-audit the compliance system，such as simulating customs inspections every quarter，to proactively address potential risks.
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Key Account ManagerStart a Chat
Select the transportation method based on the characteristics of the goods. For fresh products, choose air freight + pre-customs clearance (advance declaration and quarantine). For large-scale industrial equipment, opt for sea freight + China-Europe Express. Recommend DDP terms to ease clients' worries (including taxes and delivery). Integrate freight forwarding resources to negotiate lower shipping rates. Use AEO certification to expedite customs clearance, such as reducing the customs clearance time for a client's imported auto parts from 3 days to 1 day. Optimize document processes by preparing certificates of origin and packing lists in advance, and establishing a "pre-review document" mechanism with customs brokers to avoid demurrage fees and reduce clients' hidden costs.
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
For manufacturing clients, we launched a package of "equipment import + installation guidance," establishing trust through successful cases (such as helping a factory import German machine tools and coordinating overseas engineers to come to China). During negotiations, we designed a payment method of "30% prepayment + letter of credit" to reduce risks for both parties, and the contract clearly stipulated the terms of responsibility for port storage fees and tariff fluctuations. To maintain existing clients, we issued a monthly "Industry Import Trend Report," such as sending a "Q3 Southeast Asia Rubber Import Tariff Changes" report to a trading company, which helped them refer us to five new clients. At the same time, we explored cross-border e-commerce clients and promoted the "small batch, multiple shipments" import solution.