Import and export agency companies themselves do not directly collect taxes. Taxes are mainly levied by national tax authorities in accordance with the law. However, import and export agency companies may be involved in the situation of collecting and paying taxes and fees on behalf of others. For example, customs duties are generally calculated and levied by the customs based on the dutiable value of the goods and the applicable tax rate, and the agency company may pay to the customs on behalf of the client. Regarding value-added tax, imported goods need to pay value-added tax at the import stage, and similarly, the agency company may assist in handling the payment.
The charge of the agency company is usually the agency fee, which is the remuneration for the agency service and is not a tax. The collection of the agency fee is generally based on factors such as the complexity of the business and the value of the goods. There are methods such as collecting a percentage of the value of the goods or charging a fixed fee per order. Regular agency companies like Zhongshitong have transparent and reasonable charges, will not collect additional unreasonable taxes and fees, and will clearly inform the details of various fees before cooperation.
Therefore, when choosing an agency company, it is necessary to clarify its charging mode, avoid confusing the concepts of taxes and fees and agency fees, and protect one's own rights and interests.
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Import and export agency companies themselves do not directly collect taxes. Taxes are mainly levied by national tax authorities in accordance with the law. However, import and export agency companies may be involved in the situation of collecting and paying taxes and fees on behalf of others. For example, customs duties are generally calculated and levied by the customs based on the dutiable value of the goods and the applicable tax rate, and the agency company may pay to the customs on behalf of the client. Regarding value-added tax, imported goods need to pay value-added tax at the import stage, and similarly, the agency company may assist in handling the payment.
The charge of the agency company is usually the agency fee, which is the remuneration for the agency service and is not a tax. The collection of the agency fee is generally based on factors such as the complexity of the business and the value of the goods. There are methods such as collecting a percentage of the value of the goods or charging a fixed fee per order. Regular agency companies like Zhongshitong have transparent and reasonable charges, will not collect additional unreasonable taxes and fees, and will clearly inform the details of various fees before cooperation.
Therefore, when choosing an agency company, it is necessary to clarify its charging mode, avoid confusing the concepts of taxes and fees and agency fees, and protect one's own rights and interests.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Import and export agency companies do not collect taxes. What they collect is the agency fee. They help you handle matters related to the import and export process and charge service fees. Taxes and fees are still collected by relevant national departments. There is no need to worry about agency companies collecting taxes randomly.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Agency companies do not collect taxes, but during the agency process, they will help you connect with departments such as the customs to handle the payment of taxes and fees. Items such as customs declaration fees and transportation fees may be included in the agency fee. Just ask clearly in advance.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Import and export agency companies are not the tax collection entities. But they will assist in handling procedures related to taxes and fees, such as calculating customs duties, value-added tax, etc. The charge is based on the agency business, and it is common to collect a certain percentage of the value of the goods.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Agency companies do not directly collect taxes. But when importing, they will help you calculate the customs duties, consumption taxes, etc. that need to be paid, and then you give them the money and they will pay on your behalf. They will charge an agency fee.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Import and export agency companies do not collect taxes themselves. What they collect is the service remuneration. However, they will pay customs duties on your behalf to the customs. Choose regular agencies to prevent overcharging.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Agency companies do not collect taxes. They help you deal with the customs to handle the procedures for paying taxes and fees. Regarding the agency fee, different companies have different standards. Compare several companies.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
They do not collect taxes. They only pay taxes and fees to departments such as the customs on your behalf in the import and export business. Regarding the charge, it depends on how the agency contract is set. Just don't be cheated.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Import and export agency companies do not assume the function of tax collection. They only handle the payment of taxes and fees for you during the operation process. There are various charging methods. Understand them clearly in advance.