Although the work links and processes involved in cross-border e-commerce are much more complicated than those involved in domestic e-commerce, with the development and support of policies, platforms and technologies, there are fewer and fewer obstacles to selling goods abroad, and many people hope to expand their business abroad. So, how can cross-border e-commerce sell goods abroad? Let’s introduce it below.
1. Apply for relevant procedures for exporting goods abroad.
Commodity export procedures are an important part of foreign exports and are related to customs clearance of goods. Only through customs clearance can the transaction be completed.
1. Obtain power.
First, merchants should prepare copies of business licenses, copies of organization code certificates, copies of legal representative ID cards, originals and copies of corporate articles of association, originals and copies of tax registration certificates, originals and copies of bank account opening permits, and other materials. Only with these materials can merchants obtain the import and export rights and customs declaration registration certificates of the consignees and consignors of imported and exported goods, and then they can sell goods abroad.
2. Prepare the source of goods.
The source of goods for cross-border e-commerce is very important. You must prepare the source of goods. You can be self-sufficient, produce in your own factory, or purchase in China, but this requires finding a good supplier.
3. Commodity inspection.
After the goods are ready, declare them to the Import and Export Commodity Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, and obtain export licenses before the customs can release them for export.
4. Choose the mode of transportation.
Find a freight forwarder to transport the products abroad, and remember to purchase transportation insurance to protect against transportation risks.
5. Payment and collection.
The payment and collection methods of different trade models are different. Under normal circumstances, you can use credit cards, collection, offline payment, payment platform collection, etc.
6. Settlement of foreign exchange.
Submit to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange for review and submit the settlement procedures.
7. Tax declaration.
Declare to the tax authorities.
II. Promotion steps.
1. Promote products on various social software.
2. In addition to websites and forums, social media has a large amount of traffic. Merchants can strategically promote their products on social media to attract the attention of overseas consumers, guide customers to consult and purchase, and gradually establish a brand image.
3. In order to sell products abroad and achieve long-term and stable development, merchants need to establish an official website, that is, an independent site.
4. Optimize the independent site and let the search engine actively help merchants promote products and bring traffic to the website.