Jianfa Group Import-Export Agency: Practical Guide to Export Tax Rebate and Anti-Dumping Early Warning

Jianfa Group Import-Export Agency: Practical Guide to Export Tax Rebate and Anti-Dumping Early Warning

As a large foreign trade enterprise,Jianfa Group often faces three core challenges in import-export agency operations: first,HS code classification risks in the export tax rebate process; second,sudden imposition of anti-dumping duties in overseas markets; third,customs clearance delays caused by differences in destination port certification standards across countries.As an agent with 20 years of experience at Shanghai Port,Zhongshitong has analyzed over 300 past cases of Jianfa Group and summarized the following practical solutions.

I.Compliance Verification of Destination Port Certification

Certification requirements for imported products vary significantly across countries.Taking the EU as an example,the 18th batch of high-concern substances list under the REACH Regulation was newly added in 2026.If the chemical products exported by Jianfa Group through agency do not update their MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) in advance,customs inspection will be directly triggered.Last year,a Mr.Chen from Jianfa Group’s company had his textiles exported,which were detained at Hamburg Port for 12 days due to failure to label EU REACH SVHC information on the packaging,resulting in a delayed demurrage fee of $42,000.

• Zhongshitong recommends: For the EU market,submit the "Product Compliance Declaration" to the designated system of the Hamburg Port Authority in Germany 72 hours in advance;
• FDA certification in the US requires electronic declaration to be completed before the goods arrive at the port to avoid detention due to non-compliant label content (e.g.incorrect unit in the ingredient list);
• For Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam,verify whether the product complies with VCCI certification; otherwise,it may face a fine of over 50%.

II.Anti-Dumping Early Warning and Tariff Calculation

The global anti-dumping situation in 2026 is complex.The EU has increased its anti-dumping duty on Chinese aluminum profiles from 4.3% to 6.5%,and the US has launched anti-circumvention investigations on electric bicycles.If Jianfa Group agents export the above products,a dynamic tariff monitoring mechanism must be established.

Zhongshitong has helped Jianfa Group avoid an anti-dumping investigation for furniture boards: by adjusting the HS code to "wood fiber board" (HS 441114),the EU anti-dumping duty was reduced from 8.5% to 0,and by utilizing the "cumulative rule" under RCEP,the final tariff cost was reduced by 62%.

III.Export Tax Rebate Optimization and Declaration Element Management

In Jianfa Group’s export operations,HS code classification errors are the main cause of delayed tax rebates.I once encountered Manager Lan from Jianfa Group,whose company exported LED lamps classified as "other lamps" (HS 940590).The "light source type" in the declaration elements was not clearly marked,resulting in a 3-month delay in tax rebate.

• Key Action 1: "Three Consistency" verification between the customs declaration and VAT invoice (product name,specification,model);
• Key Action 2: Communicate in advance with the customs classification department to obtain "classification pre-determination" (e.g.CAS number must be clearly specified for chemical products);
• Key Action 3: Establish a "declaration element verification checklist" containing 12 core information items such as brand,material,and production process.

IV.Foreign Exchange Security and Foreign Exchange Risk Management

In 2026,global foreign exchange market volatility has increased,with the USD/CNY exchange rate oscillating between 6.8-7.3.If Jianfa Group adopts the combination of "TT telegraphic transfer + third-party collection",it may face 3-5% exchange loss.Zhongshitong helps clients lock in exchange rates through the following solutions:

• For EU clients: Use "Euro-RMB" forward foreign exchange settlement to lock in the exchange rate difference;
• For Southeast Asian clients: Conduct "multi-currency settlement" through Hong Kong offshore accounts to avoid local foreign exchange controls;
• For US,Canada,and Mexico clients: Prioritize "Letter of Credit (L/C)" settlement to ensure fund receipt security.

Last year,Manager Nong from Jianfa Group’s company used Zhongshitong’s "Letter of Credit + Overseas Warehouse" linkage solution,reducing the foreign exchange collection cycle from an average of 28 days to 12 days and avoiding a loss of 52,000 yuan caused by exchange rate fluctuations.

As an import-export agent at Shanghai Port,Zhongshitong can provide Jianfa Group with out-of-port declaration services covering major ports such as Shanghai,Ningbo,and Shenzhen.Our 20 years of experience have proven that professional agency services can reduce Jianfa Group’s comprehensive foreign trade costs by 15-20% while significantly improving customs clearance efficiency and capital turnover speed.

Finally,a reminder: Any import-export agency must have "localized inspection prediction" capabilities.For example,for goods exported to the Middle East,verify port overtime arrangements during Ramadan 72 hours in advance to avoid goods being detained due to port closure.