Professional import and export compliance agency services for enterprises at Shanghai port

Core Service Modules of Foreign Trade Import and Export Agency

The full process of foreign trade import and export involves multiple links such as customs declaration,logistics,certification,foreign exchange collection,and tax rebates.Any error in a single node may lead to port detention,fines or even order loss.Zhongshitong’s agency services cover the entire chain from contract signing to settlement and tax rebates,and provide customized solutions for different trade scenarios.

Last year,General Liao from a construction machinery enterprise in Suzhou encountered a situation where his goods were detained by customs upon arrival in Germany due to the absence of pre-prepared CE certification documents,incurring nearly 30,000 euros in port detention fees.After we took over,we coordinated with local agents in Germany to expedite the pre-audit of certification materials,completed customs clearance within 24 hours,and assisted the enterprise in applying for port detention fee reduction to recover direct losses.

Pre-arrival Customs Clearance and Certification Services at Destination Ports

Import certification standards of countries worldwide will continue to update in 2026: the EU REACH Regulation has added 12 restricted substances,and the US FIRA has further tightened safety requirements for gardening tools.Our team will review the certification requirements of the destination port in advance before the goods are shipped,assist enterprises in completing qualifications such as CE,FDA,and CCC,and avoid goods being detained due to document non-compliance upon arrival.

For special categories such as chemicals and mechanical and electrical equipment,we will confirm the local inspection rate and special regulatory requirements in advance.For example,the dedicated chemical inspection area at Ningbo Zhoushan Port can reduce inspection waiting time by 30%.

Risk Early Warning and Response for Foreign Trade Import and Export in 2026

Global trade frictions are frequent.In 2026,the US will impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel furniture,and the EU’s anti-dumping review on photovoltaic modules has also entered a new cycle.Our risk control team updates global trade policy changes daily to early warn risks for clients.

• HS Code Accurate Classification: Handling over 3,000 classification applications annually with an accuracy rate of 99.2%,avoiding high valuation or regulatory risks due to incorrect codes
• Anti-dumping Duty Avoidance: Assisting enterprises in applying for market economy status treatment,or reducing tariff costs via third-country transit trade
• RCEP Member States Preferences: Automatically generating electronic certificates of origin,helping enterprises enjoy up to 90% tariff reduction policies
• Holiday Customs Clearance Plans: Adjusting shipping schedules and clearance plans in advance for port congestion periods such as Ramadan and Christmas season

Earlier this year,Ms.Kong from a hardware enterprise in Shenzhen had her goods detained for 5 days by Shanghai Customs because brand and model were not marked in declaration elements.In subsequent cooperation,our team established a pre-audit mechanism for declaration elements,completed element verification for all customs declarations 24 hours in advance,and reduced the inspection rate by 60%.

Practical Skills for Export Tax Rebate Optimization

2026 new export tax rebate rules require enterprises to complete foreign exchange collection within 180 days before tax rebate declaration,and the audit period for electronic tax rebates is shortened to 3 working days,but the requirement for document consistency is further tightened.Our tax rebate team will optimize the tax rebate process from three dimensions:

First,verify that the name,quantity,and unit of customs declaration and VAT invoice are completely consistent to avoid being denied rebate due to document inconsistency; Second,collect tax rebate materials for different trade methods such as cross-border e-commerce 9610 and general trade 0110 in advance,and declare by category to improve audit efficiency; Third,assist enterprises in applying for retained tax rebate to ease cash flow pressure.

Last year,a cross-border e-commerce enterprise in Shanghai had a 15-day delay in tax rebate because it failed to retain international logistics bills of lading in time.We established an end-to-end document archive for it,automatically syncing and archiving all logistics,customs declaration,and foreign exchange collection vouchers to ensure complete and traceable tax rebate documents.

End-to-end Guarantee for Foreign Exchange Collection Security

Foreign exchange collection involves multiple risks such as exchange rate fluctuations,money laundering risks,and bad debts.In 2026,the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has further tightened compliance requirements for cross-border RMB settlement.We provide three foreign exchange collection solutions:

First,T/T remittance agency operation,assisting enterprises in verifying receiving account information to avoid exchange losses and incorrect remittances; Second,L/C document examination service,examining L/C clauses in advance to avoid soft clause risks; Third,factoring financing service,helping enterprises receive payment 30 days in advance to ease working capital pressure.

Last year,a chemical enterprise in Ningbo faced cash flow strain due to customer delayed payment.We partnered with a factoring institution to advance 80% of the payment for it,and assisted the enterprise in debt collection,finally completing full payment recovery within 60 days.

Core Advantages of Foreign Trade Import and Export Agency

Leveraging the geographical advantages of Shanghai as an international trade center,we can realize remote declaration at ports nationwide without requiring enterprises to register branch offices locally.Meanwhile,we have a network of cooperative agents in over 200 countries and regions worldwide,providing localized services such as destination port customs clearance,warehousing,and distribution.

Our pricing model is transparent,with all service fees listed in advance,and no hidden charges such as document transfer fees or demurrage fees.Meanwhile,we assign dedicated account managers and risk control specialists to each client to follow up on cargo status throughout the process and ensure smooth trade.