How to choose suitable import channels and communication methods with enterprises

In the modern global market environment, import companies are faced with multiple channel choices and ways to communicate with customs. The right choice can not only improve market competitiveness, but also ensure compliance operations. This article combines a number of relevant reference materials to organize and analyze import channels and the communication methods between enterprises and customs.

Import channel selection

1. General trade

General trade is relatively simple. Enterprises go through relevant procedures through customs and enjoy specific tax reductions and discounts. This method is suitable for physical stores and online stores that focus on compliance, but you need to pay attention to label compliance.

2. Parallel imports

Parallel imports refer to duty-free imported goods, usually from countries such as South Korea, with relatively low prices. Parallel imports do not need to pay import taxes, so the cost is guaranteed, but due to the lack of Chinese labels, they are suitable for non-traditional retail channels such as purchasing agents.

3. Free direct mail from Korea

With the introduction of direct mail policy by Korean duty-free shops, sellers can mail products directly to China. However, this process requires meeting specific qualification requirements, such as purchase amount and frequency limits, and requires the use of third-party customs clearance companies.

4. Large commercial supermarket

Entering large commercial supermarkets to sell products requires bearing high operating expenses and following complex rules, such as the settlement conditions of “delivery first, payment later”. Although this model faces pressure, it can effectively enhance brand recognition.

Channels for communication between enterprises and customs

How to effectively communicate with customs to ensure corporate compliance and obtain the latest customs policies?

1. Management visit

Top managers inform the customs of the company’s development status and awareness of compliance with the law, demonstrating the openness of the corporate culture, thereby enhancing trust.

2. Participate in surveys and symposiums organized by the Customs

Enterprises should actively participate in customs-related meetings to keep abreast of policy changes and provide feedback on their opinions. Companies participating in such meetings generally have specific interests.

3. Daily business consultation

In daily import and export declarations or customs management, companies can understand difficult problems through oral communication in order to solve daily affairs.

4. Written report and application for special matters

For larger emergencies, companies can write a written report to the customs to apply for coordination and resolution. This should be stamped by the company and tracked and recorded for processing.

Conclusion

Choosing appropriate import channels and effective communication methods will help companies improve their competitiveness in a complex market environment and achieve smooth business development. This requires companies to continuously adjust strategies during operations and maintain good interaction with government agencies such as customs.