Import and export agency companies do not directly collect taxes. Taxes are levied by the national tax authorities in accordance with the law. However, import and export agency businesses involve various taxes and fees, mainly import duties, import value-added tax, and exports may involve export duties (most goods are exempt from export duties), etc.
Under normal circumstances, taxes and fees such as duties and value-added tax are actually borne by the consignor. During the operation process, the agency company will, according to the entrustment agreement, assist the consignor in handling matters related to tax payments, such as declaring to the customs on behalf of the consignor and paying the taxes and fees, and then settling accounts with the consignor later.
From the operation process, the agency company will calculate the amount of taxes and fees to be paid according to the dutiable value of the goods and the corresponding tax rates. However, the tax rates for different goods may vary, and the national tax policies may also be adjusted. Therefore, the specific taxes and fees need to be determined based on the actual situation. In short, import and export agency companies do not "collect taxes" but only assist in handling tax-related affairs.
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Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Import and export agency companies do not directly collect taxes. Taxes are levied by the national tax authorities in accordance with the law. However, import and export agency businesses involve various taxes and fees, mainly import duties, import value-added tax, and exports may involve export duties (most goods are exempt from export duties), etc.
Under normal circumstances, taxes and fees such as duties and value-added tax are actually borne by the consignor. During the operation process, the agency company will, according to the entrustment agreement, assist the consignor in handling matters related to tax payments, such as declaring to the customs on behalf of the consignor and paying the taxes and fees, and then settling accounts with the consignor later.
From the operation process, the agency company will calculate the amount of taxes and fees to be paid according to the dutiable value of the goods and the corresponding tax rates. However, the tax rates for different goods may vary, and the national tax policies may also be adjusted. Therefore, the specific taxes and fees need to be determined based on the actual situation. In short, import and export agency companies do not "collect taxes" but only assist in handling tax-related affairs.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Import and export agency companies are not the tax collection entities. Taxes are collected by departments such as the customs. For example, when importing, the customs will levy duties and value-added tax on the goods, and some exported goods may have export duties. The agency company mainly helps with handling procedures, and the taxes are generally paid by the consignor.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Import and export agency companies do not collect taxes. Tax collection is the business of the national tax system. Agency companies generally charge fees for agency services. Taxes and fees are paid by the entrusted enterprises as required, such as import value-added tax, consumption tax, etc., calculated according to the category of goods and the specified tax rates.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The agency company itself does not collect taxes. For imports, import duties, value-added tax, etc. are collected by the customs. The agency company only assists customers in customs clearance, etc., and the taxes and fees are borne by the consignor and paid as required by the customs.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Import and export agency companies do not collect taxes. The taxes involved, such as import duties and value-added tax, are paid by the consignor. The agency company is responsible for relevant declaration operations and notifies the consignor of the specific amount.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Taxes are not collected by import and export agency companies. Departments such as the customs collect taxes. For example, the import duty rate is determined according to the classification of goods. The agency company assists in handling, and the final cost is borne by the consignor.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Agency companies will not collect taxes. Tax collection is the responsibility of state organs. The taxes for imports and exports are paid by the consignor. The agency company helps with the docking process, and the taxes in the import link are calculated and paid as required.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Import and export agency companies do not have the qualification to collect taxes. The types of taxes involved are determined according to the situation of the goods. The taxes and fees are borne by the consignor, and the agency company assists in completing the tax payment process.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Agency companies do not collect taxes. The duties, value-added tax, etc. involved in imports and exports are paid by the consignor to the tax or customs department as required. The agency company plays an assisting role.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Tax collection is not the business of import and export agency companies. It is the responsibility of the tax and customs departments. The consignor bears the taxes and fees, and the agency company helps handle the procedures and calculates and pays the taxes as required.