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Import Freight Forwarding Process

1. Import Freight Forwarding Introduction

1.1 Import Freight Forwarding Definition

• Import freight forwarding refers to the process of organizing the transportation and logistics of imported goods.
• It involves receiving orders, inspection, customs declaration, arrangement of delivery, bill settlement, and return.

1.2 Import Freight Forwarding Importance

• Import freight forwarding is crucial for businesses to efficiently import goods from foreign countries.
• It ensures compliance with customs regulations and facilitates smooth delivery of goods to the final destination.

2. Order Receipt and Customer Engagement

2.1 Order Receipt Process

• The process involves soliciting orders through various means such as direct negotiations, phone, fax, internet, and advertising.
• Understanding the resources of the company and competitors, identifying target customers, and preparing essential documents like company profiles and freight lists are key steps.

2.2 Customer Engagement

• Good customer engagement post-transport service often wins customer trust and stabilizes old customers.
• It also helps in acquiring new customers and improving the competitiveness of the company.

3. Arrival Notice

3.1 Arrival Notice Mechanism

• Upon the arrival of goods, the shipping company or airline notifies the consignee or its freight agent to handle import procedures promptly.

4. Fee Payment and Document Acquisition

4.1 Fee Payment and Document Acquisition Process

• This step involves obtaining relevant documents like bills of lading for sea transport and air waybills for air transport.

5. Import Inspection

5.1 Import Inspection Process

• Goods within the scope of legal inspection must be inspected after obtaining relevant documents.
• Upon passing the inspection, an "Entry Goods Clearance Form" is issued by the inspection institution.

6. Customs Entry

6.1 Customs Entry Process

• The consignor or agent must submit documents and pay customs duties to customs for approval.
• After customs clearance, the importer can handle delivery and other matters.

7. Arranging Pick-up

7.1 Arranging Pick-up Process

• Depending on the mode of transport, the forwarder arranges for container trailer transportation or notifies the consignee to pick up the goods.

8. Bill Settlement and Invoice Issuing

8.1 Bill Settlement and Invoice Issuing Process

• After arranging delivery, the forwarder issues the bill and the owner confirms and settles the entrusted fee.

9. Document Return

9.1 Document Return Process

• Upon fee settlement with the customer, customs receipts and other documents are returned to the customer for import payment and verification. """