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Core Business Modules of Comprehensive Export Agency Services

Global trade compliance supervision has been continuously tightened in 2026,with the full implementation of EU CBAM,dynamic adjustments to U.S.tariffs on Chinese goods,and increased frequency of customs inspections in various countries.Export enterprises alone can hardly meet the compliance requirements of the full chain of customs declaration,logistics,foreign exchange collection and tax refund with their own teams.Comprehensive export agency services are precisely one-stop service solutions to solve such pain points,relying on frontline practical experience of professional teams to help enterprises avoid risks and reduce costs.

Destination Port Customs Clearance and Compliance Certification

Certification requirements for imported goods have become more stringent in 2026.For example,the EU requires all electrical and mechanical products to provide CE Certification + CBAM reports,and Southeast Asian countries require FORM E Certificate of Origin to enjoy RCEP tariff reductions.In the first quarter of 2026,we received a request from a hardware export enterprise in Zhejiang: its goods sent to Vietnam were levied an additional 8% tariff due to failure to apply for FORM E in advance.Through our team’s advance coordination with the destination port’s customs clearance agent in Vietnam,we successfully applied for tariff reductions after reissuing the Certificate of Origin,saving a loss of 120,000 yuan.

• Assist in applying for Certificates of Origin (such as FORM E,EUR1,APTA) that meet the requirements of the destination country
• Advance review of goods’ certification documents (such as CE,FDA,CBAM) to avoid customs clearance blockage
• Coordinate with global destination port agents to coordinate rapid customs clearance of detained goods

Anti-dumping and Trade Barrier Early Warning

The U.S.and the EU have frequently adjusted anti-dumping duties on Chinese goods in 2026.For example,the U.S.raised the anti-dumping duty on Chinese photovoltaic modules to 25.3% in April,and the EU imposed a temporary anti-dumping duty of 18% on bicycle parts.The comprehensive export agency service team will monitor global trade barrier dynamics in real time and adjust shipment plans for enterprises in advance.In February 2026,we received a consultation from a photovoltaic enterprise in Guangdong: its planned shipment of modules to the U.S.was included in the anti-dumping list.We assisted the enterprise in applying for a compliant third-country transshipment solution,avoiding high anti-dumping duties.

• Real-time updates on the latest dynamics of global anti-dumping and countervailing duties in 2026
• Provide compliant operation solutions for third-country transshipment for enterprises
• Assist in responding to destination countries’ trade investigations and compliance appeals

Full-Process Optimization of Export Tax Refund

Export tax refund is a core cash flow source for export enterprises.However,tax authorities have tightened review of tax refund documents in 2026,and many enterprises have delayed tax refunds due to document inconsistencies,with delays lasting up to 3 months.The comprehensive export agency service team will follow the whole process of collecting,reviewing and declaring tax refund documents to ensure compliance with the latest requirements of the tax authorities.In March 2026,we received a request from a clothing export enterprise in Shanghai: its tax refund application was rejected due to inconsistent product names on the customs declaration form and VAT invoice.Through our team’s advance document verification,the tax refund was credited to the account in the same month,22 days earlier than the enterprise’s self-operated tax refund.

• Verify the consistency of information on customs declaration forms,VAT invoices and bills of lading to avoid tax refund rejection
• Assist enterprises in preparing all documents required for tax refund,including Certificate of Origin,export contracts,etc.
• Follow up on the progress of tax refund declarations to ensure rapid receipt of tax refund funds

Foreign Exchange Collection Safety Risk Control System

Foreign exchange collection risk is one of the most troubling problems for export enterprises.Global exchange rate fluctuations have intensified in 2026,coupled with stricter foreign exchange controls in some countries.Many enterprises have suffered exchange losses or delayed foreign exchange collection.The comprehensive export agency service team will provide compliant foreign exchange settlement channels,such as through foreign exchange settlement accounts in Free Trade Zones,to avoid exchange rate risks.Meanwhile,we will cooperate with Sinosure’s export credit insurance to provide protection for enterprises’ foreign exchange collection.In May 2026,we received a request from an agricultural machinery export enterprise in Jiangsu: its goods sent to Nigeria could not be collected due to local foreign exchange controls.Through our compliant foreign exchange collection channel,we successfully transferred the payment back to China,avoiding a bad debt loss of 2,000,000 yuan.

• Provide compliant foreign exchange settlement channels to avoid exchange rate fluctuation risks
• Cooperate with export credit insurance to provide protection for enterprises’ foreign exchange collection
• Monitor the progress of foreign exchange collection and follow up on the arrival of payments in a timely manner

Core Differences Between Self-operated Export and Comprehensive Export Agency Services

Compliance Red Lines and Pitfall Avoidance Guide for Comprehensive Export Agency Services

Many enterprises worry about compliance risks with comprehensive export agency services.In fact,as long as a regular agency team is selected,these problems can be avoided.Below are our core pitfall avoidance points:

• Do not select agency teams without formal qualifications,verify whether they have the Customs Declaration Unit Filing Certificate
• Do not trust the promise of "zero service fee",many low-cost agencies will charge hidden fees later (such as document exchange fees,detention fees)
• Do not conceal true information of goods,such as material,brand,model,otherwise the goods will be subject to customs inspection
• Do not use non-compliant foreign exchange collection channels,avoid foreign exchange control or money laundering risks

Core Advantages of Comprehensive Export Agency Services at Shanghai Port

Zhongshitong is headquartered in Shanghai,as the location of the world’s largest container port,Shanghai Port has the most complete customs declaration,logistics and foreign exchange settlement systems.Our team has over 20 years of frontline practical experience,familiar with operation processes of major domestic ports,and can provide cross-regional export agency services for enterprises.Meanwhile,we have a global agency network,can connect with customs clearance agents at major global ports,providing one-stop export solutions for enterprises.

The export market in 2026 is full of challenges,but relying on a professional comprehensive export agency service team,enterprises can easily cope with full-chain issues such as compliance,logistics,foreign exchange collection and tax refund,focusing on core market development and product R&D.If you have export agency needs,you can consult a professional agency team for customized solutions.