Have a demand for importing recycled plastics and want to know if the import agency fees are high and the charging situation. The best answer states that fees are affected by multiple factors such as cargo volume and complexity, including agency fees, customs declaration fees, etc. Agency fees may be charged at 1%-3% of the cargo value, and customs declaration fees are around 300 - 800 yuan per declaration. The cost should be assessed based on comprehensive factors.
Do products from domestic agents count as imported products? Let's discuss!
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I'm currently conducting product-related research and have encountered a confusion. Some products are promoted and sold by domestic agents, but their production source is abroad. In such cases, do products from domestic agents count as imported products by definition? What is the basis for judgment? If they are considered imported products, are there any special requirements or precautions during the sales process? I hope knowledgeable friends can help answer this. Thank you!
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Sophia WangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics CoordinatorStart a Chat
Products from domestic agents are not necessarily all considered imported products. The key to determining whether a product is imported depends on whether it has been formally declared through customs. If a product is produced abroad and enters the domestic market through a series of import procedures including customs declaration, it is considered an imported product even if it is sold by a domestic agent. This is because during the import phase, customs regulations must be followed, and relevant taxes such as customs duty and value-added tax must be paid, while also meeting various standards for imported products.
If a product, although handled by a domestic agent, is actually produced domestically, even if the brand owner is foreign, it is not considered an imported product. For example, if a foreign brand authorizes a domestic factory to produce the product, and a domestic agent is responsible for sales, this is considered a domestically produced product. If it is an imported product, attention should be paid to providing complete import-related supporting documents when selling, such as customs declaration forms and inspection and quarantine certificates, to ensure consumer awareness, and sales must comply with relevant domestic product sales regulations.
Robert TanYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International Market Development AdvisorStart a Chat
It mainly depends on whether it has gone through the customs procedure. If it has passed customs and been formally declared and imported, and is sold by a domestic agent, it is an imported product. If it has not passed customs, it is not considered one.
Olivia LiuYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign Exchange Risk ManagerStart a Chat
If the product is shipped in its original packaging from abroad, and the domestic agent is only responsible for selling it, then it is definitely considered an imported product. If the domestic agent is involved in some assembly or other processes, the situation becomes more complicated.
Michael ZhangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Clearance SpecialistStart a Chat
Imported products should have import customs declaration records, certificates of origin, etc. If products sold by domestic agents have these, they are basically considered imported products.
Thomas LiYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Import Licensing AdvisorStart a Chat
Simply put, it depends on whether the product's place of origin is abroad, whether it has crossed national borders during transportation and undergone import procedures. If so, products sold by domestic agents are also considered imported products.
Emma ZhaoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Export Documentation SpecialistStart a Chat
Customs procedures are very important in determining whether a product is imported. If products sold by domestic agents have gone through formal customs procedures, they meet the definition of imported products.
Daniel KimYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Commodity Inspection and Quarantine ConsultantStart a Chat
If the product is produced abroad and imported through official channels, and the domestic agent only plays a sales role, then it is highly likely to be considered an imported product.
Richard WuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Global Trade Operations ExpertStart a Chat
If there is a complete import chain, from abroad to China passing through customs and other processes, and it is sold by a domestic agent, then it falls under the category of imported products.
Kevin HuangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
E-Commerce Export AdvisorStart a Chat
If products handled by domestic agents are manufactured abroad and have completed customs clearance and other procedures as required for import, they are considered imported products; if they are manufactured domestically, even if they are agents for foreign brands, they are not.
Anthony LuoYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
Imported products need to meet conditions such as being produced abroad and undergoing import customs declaration. If products sold by domestic agents meet these conditions, they are considered imported products.