Be familiar with relevant laws and regulations: The agent needs to be familiar with relevant laws and regulations, including customs import tax policies, trade restriction policies of the exporting country, trade agreements, relevant import product standards and regulations, etc.

Understand the situation of imported goods: The agent needs to know details of the imported goods such as the name, specifications, quantity, origin, manufacturer, selling price, delivery date, mode of transportation, freight, insurance, etc.

Check the accuracy of goods information: The agent needs to verify the information of the goods to ensure the accuracy of all goods information, such as product name, specifications, quantity, unit price, weight, origin, etc.

Check the completeness of documents: The agent needs to verify all the documents required for import customs clearance, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, insurance policies, inspection and quarantine certificates of the exporting country, trade contracts, etc., to ensure that the documents are complete and accurate.

Pay taxes: The agent needs to accurately calculate and pay import taxes such as customs duties, value-added taxes, and consumption taxes within the specified time, and ensure the correctness and timeliness of the taxes.

Goods inspection: The agent needs to understand the inspection requirements of the imported goods, arrange the inspection work of the goods in a timely manner, and ensure that the goods meet relevant standards and regulations.

Handle import procedures: The agent needs to handle relevant import procedures in a timely manner, including submitting import declarations to the customs, handling customs inspection and release, paying relevant taxes, handling commodity inspections, etc.

In conclusion, agency import customs clearance requires the agent to have professional knowledge and experience, strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, and ensure the smooth progress of import customs clearance. At the same time, the agent needs to ensure that the quality and quantity of the goods meet the requirements of the importer to ensure the smooth progress of the import trade.