My company has recently imported a batch of equipment through an agency, but I'm not quite sure how to address this kind of equipment imported through an agency. Should it be called by the equipment name in the country of origin, or is there some other specific way of calling? I'm really confused. I hope friends who know the ropes can help answer this. Thank you!
The company imports goods through an agency company. The "Payment Unit (Person)" on the Special Payment Receipt for Customs Import VAT includes the names of both the agency company and itself. It asks whether it can deduct the VAT on imported goods and the required conditions. The best answer points out that if the original payment receipt is obtained and the import business is genuine and compliant, it can be deducted as required. At the same time, attention should be paid to authenticating or checking and confirming as required, and accurately filling in the relevant columns of the tax return.
The company entrusts Zhongshitong to act as an agent for importing goods. I don't know how to fill out the agency import customs declaration form and am asking about the filling rules and precautions for each column. The best answer states that the operating unit should fill in the information of the agent Zhongshitong, the consignee unit should fill in the information of the actual consignee company, the commodity name should be filled in truthfully, the trade mode, duty exemption nature, etc. should be selected according to the actual situation, and the agency relationship can be noted in the remarks column. Be sure to fill it out carefully and accurately to avoid affecting customs clearance.
The company plans to use an agent for importing goods and is confused about whose name should be used for pure agency import customs declaration. The best answer states that customs declaration can be filed either in the name of the agency company or the consignor. Filing under the agency company's name is referred to as "dual-header" declaration, where the agency assumes responsibility but the process is simpler; filing under the consignor's name means the consignor takes full responsibility, and both parties should consider factors such as the nature of the goods and willingness to bear responsibilities.
The company imports goods through an agent and obtains a special payment receipt for customs import value-added tax with the names of both the company and the agency company. It asks about how to make deductions, relevant procedures, and precautions. The best answer indicates that generally, the unit that obtains the original receipt makes the deduction. It needs to collect data, verify information, export data, import the data during declaration, and fill in the relevant columns. Pay attention to the 360-day deduction period and retention of materials, etc.
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Professional consultant answers
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The equipment imported through an agency is usually addressed according to its own equipment type and functional use, etc. Generally speaking, each piece of equipment has its common name. For example, if it's a machine tool, it may be called a CNC lathe, milling machine, etc. according to the specific type; if it's testing equipment, it may be called a spectroanalyzer, electron microscope, etc.
This mainly depends on the attributes of the equipment itself and has little to do with whether it is imported through an agency. However, in some business documents or during customs declaration and other processes, the words "imported through agency" may be added before the equipment name to indicate its source, such as "imported through agency CNC lathe". But for daily communication, the conventional equipment name is mainly used. In this way, everyone can more clearly know what the equipment is used for.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Actually, just call it by the original name of the equipment. Agency import is just a way for it to enter the country and doesn't affect what the equipment itself is. Just call it as it should be called.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Usually, address it according to the standard name of the equipment, just as you would call the same type of equipment bought domestically. There's no need to come up with a special way of calling just because it's imported through an agency.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
You can first check the name marked in the equipment's instruction manual or relevant materials. Generally, the name on it is the normal way to address it, which has nothing to do with whether it is imported through an agency.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Just call it by the name commonly recognized within the industry to which the equipment belongs. Don't worry about whether it is imported through an agency or not. Everyone will understand if you call it this way.