Is the process of customs declaration for export by agent complicated? What exactly should be done?
Our company intends to find an agent to export goods, but we are not quite sure how to handle the customs declaration part. Previously, our company directly handled the export customs declaration by ourselves, and we were quite familiar with the process. Now that we switch to export by agent, we want to know what the differences are between the customs declaration for export by agent and self-customs declaration, and how exactly should the export by agent be declared? What materials need to be prepared? We hope for a detailed explanation. Thank you!
Professional consultant answers
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The customs declaration for export by agent is different from self-customs declaration in some aspects. Firstly, your company needs to sign an export by agent agreement with the agent company. Then, prepare the materials required for customs declaration, which generally include commercial invoices, packing lists, copies of the export by agent agreement, power of attorney for customs declaration, etc. The agent company will submit these materials to the customs for declaration.
The specific process is: After the goods arrive at the customs supervised area and before loading within 24 hours, the agent company will submit the declaration to the customs. After the customs accepts the declaration, it will review the customs declaration form and the attached documents. If the review is passed, it will inspect the goods to check whether the actual goods match the declared content. After the inspection is correct, the customs will affix the release stamp on the relevant documents, and the agent company can then arrange for the shipment and export of the goods.
It should be noted that during the whole process, your company should communicate closely with the agent company, provide accurate materials in a timely manner, and ensure the smooth progress of the customs declaration.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
When declaring customs for export by agent, the agent company should truthfully declare the information of the goods, such as the name, specification, quantity, value, etc. of the goods. It should not misreport or omit any information, otherwise it may face penalties from the customs.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The materials should be prepared completely and accurately. For example, the commercial invoice should clearly display various details of the goods and information such as the transaction price, and the packing list should explain the packaging situation of the goods to avoid affecting the progress of customs declaration due to material problems.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
If the goods involve special supervision conditions, such as the need for licenses, etc., relevant certificates should be obtained in advance and handed over to the agent company for use in customs declaration together.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The time of customs declaration should be well grasped. Do not delay the shipping schedule and other transportation arrangements. Try to make preparations in advance and submit the declaration to the customs within the stipulated time.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
It is advisable to choose an experienced agent company, such as Zhongshitong, which can effectively deal with various problems that may arise during the customs declaration process and improve the efficiency of customs declaration.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Before customs declaration, the agent company and your company should check the actual situation of the goods and the declared content again to ensure consistency and reduce risks.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
If the goods need to undergo commodity inspection, relevant institutions should be contacted in advance to complete the commodity inspection process and obtain the commodity inspection certificate for submission during customs declaration.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the customs raises questions or requires supplementary materials during the customs declaration process, it should be cooperated with the agent company as soon as possible to provide them to avoid affecting the speed of customs clearance.