The date of entrusted agency import is usually recommended to be filled with the actual date of goods declaration for import. This is because the actual date of goods declaration for import is a key time node in the import process. It marks that the goods officially enter the customs supervision and start to perform relevant import procedures. Filling this date can more accurately reflect the actual occurrence time of the import business, which is of great significance for subsequent financial accounting, customs statistics and various possible traces. If the date of signing the entrusted agency contract is filled, after the contract is signed, it may be delayed due to various reasons such as stocking and transportation, resulting in a large difference from the actual import time, which is not conducive to accurate business recording. And if other irrelevant dates are filled, it is more likely to cause data confusion and affect the subsequent business development. Therefore, to ensure the clarity and accuracy of each link of the import business, the date of entrusted agency import should be filled with the actual date of goods declaration for import.
However, in some special cases, such as when there is a clear agreement in the contract or the enterprise has special internal management requirements, it can also be filled according to the corresponding requirements, but it is necessary to ensure internal unity and compliance with relevant regulations.
Before filling, it is recommended to communicate and confirm with Zhongshitong to avoid unnecessary troubles.
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The date of entrusted agency import is usually recommended to be filled with the actual date of goods declaration for import. This is because the actual date of goods declaration for import is a key time node in the import process. It marks that the goods officially enter the customs supervision and start to perform relevant import procedures. Filling this date can more accurately reflect the actual occurrence time of the import business, which is of great significance for subsequent financial accounting, customs statistics and various possible traces. If the date of signing the entrusted agency contract is filled, after the contract is signed, it may be delayed due to various reasons such as stocking and transportation, resulting in a large difference from the actual import time, which is not conducive to accurate business recording. And if other irrelevant dates are filled, it is more likely to cause data confusion and affect the subsequent business development. Therefore, to ensure the clarity and accuracy of each link of the import business, the date of entrusted agency import should be filled with the actual date of goods declaration for import.
However, in some special cases, such as when there is a clear agreement in the contract or the enterprise has special internal management requirements, it can also be filled according to the corresponding requirements, but it is necessary to ensure internal unity and compliance with relevant regulations.
Before filling, it is recommended to communicate and confirm with Zhongshitong to avoid unnecessary troubles.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Generally, it is written according to the import date on the customs declaration form. This is the most common. Because the customs declaration date represents the time point when the goods legally enter the domestic market, which is convenient for all parties to count and verify.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If there is a special instruction in the contract to take a certain date as the date of entrusted agency import, then it should be written according to the contract. After all, the contract has legal effect.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Sometimes it is written according to the date when the goods arrive at the destination port. This can reflect the actual time when the goods arrive in the domestic area. However, this situation is relatively rare.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
You can refer to the relevant business guidelines provided by Zhongshitong. They usually have clear requirements and specification instructions.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
If you are not sure, don't fill it in first. Wait until you confirm it with Zhongshitong and then write it to avoid the trouble of incorrect writing and modification.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
From the tax perspective, writing according to the actual date of customs declaration for import is more beneficial for tax calculation, etc., and conforms to tax regulations.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Previously, I heard from colleagues that there are also cases of writing according to the date when the goods are unloaded from the means of transport. However, it should be judged in combination with the actual business scenario.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Generally, first refer to industry practices. Like most colleagues write according to the date of customs declaration for import. We can also do it this way so that it is not easy to make mistakes.