I've just started dealing with import agency business and have absolutely no experience in checking import agency tariffs. I don't know which aspects to start from and what specific key information to check. It seems so complicated. I'm afraid of making mistakes and causing losses to the company. Could an expert please give me some advice on how to accurately check the import agency tariff?
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Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Checking the import agency tariff really requires carefulness. First of all, obtain the official duty statement issued by the customs and carefully check whether the basic information such as the tax number, goods name, specification model, etc. on it is consistent with the actual situation of the imported goods. This is the most basic and crucial step. Once there is an error, it may lead to incorrect application of the tax rate.
Next, check the accuracy of the tax rate. Different goods have different tariff rates, which should be determined according to the relevant regulations of the customs. You can query and confirm through formal channels such as the official website of the customs.
Then, check the calculation base of the tariff. Generally, it is the dutiable value of the goods. Confirm whether the calculation of this value is correct and whether it includes all the expenses that should be included in the dutiable value, such as freight, insurance premium, etc. (if it should be included according to the regulations).
Finally, also pay attention to whether there are some special tariff policies or exemption situations applicable to this imported goods, such as preferential policies for certain specific regions, exemptions for specific industries, etc. Don't miss out on these cost-saving favorable factors.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
When checking the import agency tariff, first make sure that the tax number corresponding to the classification of the goods is accurate, because different tax numbers have different tax rates, which affects the amount of tariff.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Remember to check whether the tariff calculation method is correct. Calculate according to the formula specified by the customs. Don't come up with your own algorithm randomly.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Pay attention to whether the customs has temporarily adjusted the tax rate or something. Keep an eye on the relevant announcements in a timely manner. Otherwise, it will be wrong to calculate according to the old tax rate.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Check if there are situations such as additional tariffs. Some goods may have other additional taxes and fees besides the normal tariff.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Carefully compare the goods information on the customs declaration form with the actual imported goods. Inconsistent information may also lead to errors in tariff checking.