I've recently been involved in an agency import business and I'm not quite sure what specific items the miscellaneous fees for agency import include. I heard there are quite a few types before, and I'm afraid of being cheated in this regard. Are there any friends who know the ropes and can tell me what exactly the miscellaneous fees for agency import are and what fees they cover?
I want to know about the agency import customs clearance fees for nylon plastics. I have never been in contact with import customs clearance before and have no idea about the cost calculation standards and the impact of trade terms. The best answer points out that the agency import customs clearance fees for nylon plastics are affected by factors such as the cargo value, import volume, trade terms, and port miscellaneous fees. The tariff is about 6.5% and the VAT is 13%. The agency customs clearance service fee of Zhongshitong is roughly 2000 - 5000 yuan. The accurate cost needs to be calculated based on the actual situation.
I'd like to know who is responsible for the tax refund in agency import and export tax refund business. I said that our company plans to find an agency to handle this business, but I'm not clear about the tax refund subject, special regulations and division of responsibilities. The best answer pointed out that generally, the consignor is the tax refund subject, because the consignor is the actual exporter and seller of the goods. The consignor needs to provide complete tax refund materials. If there are problems with the tax refund, the responsibilities will be divided according to the specific situation, and both parties should clearly define the responsibilities in the agreement.
I want to act as an agent for the import customs clearance of agricultural tool molds and would like to inquire about the specific fees, the composition of the fees, and the charging standards. I'm worried about being cheated and also want to understand the impact of the import region and the type of mold on the fees. The best answer states that the customs clearance fees consist of declaration fees, inspection fees, agency fees, etc. Different factors such as the region and the type of mold will affect the fees, and the specific amount needs to be calculated according to the actual situation.
Our company has goods to be imported from Guangyu Wharf recently and wants to know the time required for agency import customs clearance. The best answer is that when the documents are complete and the goods do not require special inspection and quarantine, it can generally be completed within 3 - 5 working days. The declaration takes 1 - 2 working days, and the customs review and inspection take 1 - 2 working days. For goods subject to legal inspection, it may take an additional 1 - 2 working days. Situations such as incomplete documents will extend the customs clearance time.
I am responsible for the company's finances. Due to the company's agency import business, agency import fees are incurred. I don't know which subject to record it in, whether it's the procurement cost or a separate expense subject. The best answer states that if it is directly related to the imported goods, it should be included in the procurement cost; if it is a general expense, it should be included in the administrative expenses. The attribution of the expense needs to be judged in combination with the essence of the business.
The company intends to engage an agent for import business and asks whether the principal or the agent should make the foreign exchange payment in an agency import business, and whether there are risks if the foreign exchange payment entity is mistaken. The best answer indicates that the foreign exchange payment entity is usually determined according to the agency agreement. Commonly, it is the agent who makes the foreign exchange payment, which is conducive to the management of the capital flow and complies with regulatory requirements. If the principal makes the foreign exchange payment, it needs to coordinate with the agent to avoid risks of non - compliance. Both parties should clarify the foreign exchange payment entity and responsibilities in the agreement.
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Professional consultant answers
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The miscellaneous fees for agency import refer to a series of fees generated by the agent for providing services to the importer during the import of goods, in addition to the value of the goods themselves.
First is the customs declaration fee. The agent charges a corresponding fee for declaring the goods information to the customs on your behalf.
Secondly, there is the inspection fee. If the goods need inspection and quarantine, the agent will incur this fee when assisting with the inspection formalities.
There is also the transportation fee, including the ocean freight from the foreign port to the domestic port, as well as the domestic land transportation fee of the goods.
In addition, the warehousing fee is also quite common. If the goods cannot be picked up in time after arriving at the port, a fee will be generated during the storage period in the warehouse. The document fee is the fee charged by the agent for handling various import - related documents. The terminal fee is the fee generated by operations such as loading, unloading, and handling of the goods at the terminal. These fees form the main part of the miscellaneous fees for agency import.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
There may also be a bill of lading exchange fee. After the imported goods arrive at the port, it is necessary to exchange the bill of lading for a delivery order from the shipping company, and at this time, a bill of lading exchange fee will be generated.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Sometimes there is a fumigation fee. If the imported goods have wooden packaging, in order to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, fumigation treatment may be required, and this will generate a fumigation fee.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Also, fees like THC may be included in the miscellaneous fees for agency import. THC, that is, terminal handling charge, is the fee during the terminal loading and unloading operations.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The documentary fee is also common, which is used for making and handling various documents in the import process, such as packing lists, invoices, etc.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The inspection fee cannot be ignored. If the customs inspects the goods, the agent will incur an inspection fee when assisting with inspection - related matters.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
There may be an insurance fee. If the agent helps to purchase transportation insurance for the goods, an insurance fee will be generated.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Sometimes there will be a late - declaration fee. If the imported goods are declared to the customs beyond the specified time limit, a late - declaration fee will be generated.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
In addition, if special regulatory areas are involved, there may also be fees related to the regulatory areas.