Tannet Group Limited has over 10 year experience about investment in China, the following article is introduce the appointing agents to handle import and export commodity inspection of China, we do hope it can be useful, and help you to start and run the business in China.

Import and Export Commodity Inspection Agents
Only those corporate entities that have registered with SAIC and issued a Corporate Business License, and have registered with the local inspection and quarantine authorities and granted an Import and Export Commodity Inspection Agent Registration Certificate can act as agents for import-export commodity inspection applications. The inspection and quarantine authorities will not process applications submitted by unregistered agents.

Services Provided by Agents
The agents are responsible for contacting the inspection and quarantine authorities, arranging the time of inspection, coordinating with the inspection and quarantine authorities in connection with relevant investigations, and paying fees on behalf of their clients.

Letter of Attorney
The client must sign a letter of attorney with the agent. The letter of attorney should indicate the name, address, legal representative, and nature and scope of business of the client; the name, address and service of the agent; as well as the liabilities of 1)0th parties, the power of consent, the validity period and other matters; and should bear the official stamp of the client.

Procedures for Agents Applying for Inspection
When applying for inspection, the agent must fill out the application form according to standard procedures and present the necessary documentation required by the inspection and quarantine authorities. It should put down its name in the applicant column foil owed by the word agent” in brackets, and put down the name of the principal in the consignor/consignee column. The application form must be stamped with the agent’s official seal.

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