Core Import-Export Agency Services List

1.Port of Destination Certification: Compliance Threshold Differences Across Trade Regions

The first step in agency-based import-export operations is obtaining destination country/region access certification.In 2026,global regional trade agreements (e.g.RCEP) coexist with unilateral trade barriers.Enterprises failing to complete certification with agents in advance risk goods detention due to missing documents.

For example,in the EU,mechanical products must comply with CE certification standards and have unique identification codes etched on product nameplates.Chemicals require submission of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and pre-registration under REACH regulations.When handling customs clearance for industrial equipment exports at Hamburg Port,Germany last year,a company failed to verify the correspondence between product models and CE certificates in advance,causing 3-day detention with demurrage costs of approximately €23,000.We quickly coordinated with local customs brokerage partners,implementing a "remote document pre-examination + technical document supplement" solution to complete rectification within 48 hours and avoid additional client losses.

Common Certification Types and Risk Points

• Certificate of Origin: RCEP member states enjoy tariff reductions.Ensure consistency between HS code and product composition.A company previously had its Form R certificate rejected at Singapore Port for failing to mark IPPC identification on "wooden packaging."
• Special Regulatory Documents: FDA certification requires product safety reports 6 months in advance.Medical devices need an additional 510(k) certification; delayed declarations may lead to FDA detention.
• Import Country Mandatory Standards: Saudi Arabia mandates SASO certification for electronics,with Arabic warning labels required on outer packaging,risking port destruction without compliance.

2.Anti-Dumping Early Warning: Pre-emptive Risk Control to Avoid Trade Barriers

Global anti-dumping cases increased by 18% year-on-year in 2026,requiring agents to possess real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities.We maintain an anti-dumping database covering over 150 countries,using AI algorithms to automatically capture tax rate changes for target products.

A tableware export company suffered a 23.5% temporary anti-dumping duty last year due to delayed early warning,shrinking profits by 40%.Our intervention adopted an "origin substitution + tax rate tracing" strategy: verifying compliance with "non-market economy" exception clauses,ultimately securing a preferential tax rate of 1.8% and recovering nearly ¥1 million losses.

Anti-Dumping Response Key Points

• Dynamic HS Code Verification: Different classifications for the same product can cause tax rate differences.For example,the 2026 HS revision shows a 15% tax rate gap between stainless steel and aluminum tableware.
• Alternative Country Price Evidence: In EU/US anti-dumping investigations,pre-collect production data from third countries to prove export prices do not constitute "dumping."
• Early Warning Response Time: Complete a "closed evidence chain" within 48 hours of receiving warnings,including production records,cost accounting sheets,and export price analysis.

3.Export Tax Rebate Optimization: Improving Capital Efficiency Under Compliance

Export tax rebates are a critical cash flow source for foreign trade enterprises.Post-2026 tax system upgrades,"data penetration supervision" is stricter.Agents must balance "declaration element consistency" and "shorter rebate cycles."

Our practical strategies include: ① Complete "three-document matching" (customs declaration,VAT invoice,export invoice) verification 3 months in advance to avoid delays from inconsistent invoice titles; ② For high-risk goods (electronics,textiles),adopt "rebate first,documents later" via General Administration of Customs pre-declaration systems to lock in rebate quotas; ③ Establish a "tax rebate risk pool" triggering manual reviews for enterprises with abnormal records in the past 3 years.

2026 Tax Rebate Policy Changes and Responses

4.Foreign Exchange Receipt Security: Avoiding Risks at the Source

International receipt risks include exchange rate fluctuations,foreign exchange controls,and trade fraud.Agents must build a "multi-currency accounts + real-time hedging + closed-loop supervision" system.

A furniture exporter faced dual shocks: T/T remittance delays (45 days vs.30-day original window) and 8% EUR/CNY depreciation,shrinking profits.Our three-step plan: ① Implement "exchange rate lock agreements" for settlement; ② Coordinate banks for "urgent receipt channels" via SWIFT; ③ Apply export credit insurance to cover exchange rate and bad debt risks,ultimately recovering 6% profit losses.

Foreign Exchange Receipt Risk Prevention Checklist

• Receipt Path Selection: Prioritize "offshore + domestic settlement accounts" to avoid personal foreign exchange restrictions (SAFE tightening 50k+ USD receipts).
• Settlement Method Optimization: Use "L/C + collection" for high-risk countries (Nigeria,Brazil) to reduce credit risks.
• Closed-loop Fund Management: Link receipt-settlement-rebate systems to prevent 2%+ FOB/declaration amount discrepancies.

5.Core Capabilities and Value of Agency Services

Zhongshitong leverages Shanghai headquarters’ "national port linkage" and "global agency network" to build four core capabilities:

• Port Coordination: Direct customs declarations at 12 coastal ports (Shanghai,Ningbo,Shenzhen),20% faster than industry standards.
• Compliance Technology Platform: Self-developed "intelligent HS code classification system" with 99.2% accuracy via historical data big data comparison.
• Risk Early Warning Network: Monitor 192 countries’ trade policy changes,intercepting 27 potential anti-dumping cases in 2026.
• Emergency Response: 7×24-hour global team with 1.5-hour average response,resolving 3 port detention cases last year.

Final reminder: Verify agents’ "Customs AEO certification" and "no administrative penalties in 3 years" to avoid inspection delays.Zhongshitong offers "foreign trade service one-stop windows" in Shanghai FTZ with "free qualification pre-examination + compliance risk assessment" to help enterprises avoid hidden costs.