Importation Business- Factors in Choosing a Clearing Agent.

Etini

Valued Contributor
Importation business involves buying goods from an external country to come and sell in another country, most times, your country. Before the goods are allowed to cross the borders of the destination country, it has to be cleared with the Customs Service of that country. It would needed a specialized professional service called a clearing agent who has expertise and experience in facilitating the clearance of products, goods and services.

In choosing a clearing agent for your importation business, there are certain factors that must be considered to make sure that choice is made right. Here are some of the factors:

1) You must choose a Clearing Agent who has a track record of successfully clearing the kinds of goods you deal on. He or she must have cleared that kind of goods successfully at high amounts.

2) Choose a local clearing agent that understands the terrain of the country. The Clearing Agent must understand how things work in the country and the Customs Service process.

3) Choose a clearing agent that is cost effective. The fees for the Clearing Agent must not be too high to affect profits negatively.
 
Top