How exactly should agency import and export customs declaration be done? What are the key points?
Our company intends to find an agency to handle import and export business and wants to understand how an agency does customs declaration for import and export. Our company has never handled this before on its own, and we don't know what the specific process of customs declaration from the agency's perspective is, what materials need to be prepared, and what special precautions need to be taken during the customs declaration process. We hope for a detailed introduction so that we can have a clear idea when choosing an agency.
Professional consultant answers
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
For agency import and export customs declaration, first of all, the agency should sign an agency customs declaration agreement with the consignor to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.
In terms of material preparation, basic documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading need to be collected. If the goods involve special regulatory conditions, relevant license documents also need to be prepared.
In the customs declaration process, first enter the customs declaration form data in the electronic port, and after verification, declare to the customs. The customs will review the documents. If the goods need to be inspected, the agency should cooperate with the customs officers to complete the inspection work. If the inspection is correct, the customs will release the goods, and the goods can pass through customs normally.
It should be noted that the declared information should be true and accurate to avoid misdeclaration and omission of declaration, otherwise, penalties may be faced. At the same time, be familiar with the customs codes and regulatory requirements of various commodities to ensure compliant customs declaration.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The agency should pay timely attention to the movement of the goods. The customs declaration materials should be prepared before the goods arrive at the port. Early declaration can speed up the customs clearance and avoid demurrage charges.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
It is important to pay attention to the classification of commodities. Different classifications correspond to different tax rates and regulatory conditions. The agency should accurately classify according to the actual attributes, functions, etc. of the commodities.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If the goods are subject to legal inspection, the agency should handle the inspection application procedures in advance and can only declare customs after obtaining the customs clearance form.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Maintain close communication with the consignor, timely feedback the progress of customs declaration. If there are problems with the materials or the customs has questions, they can be dealt with quickly.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The agency should understand in advance the special regulations of the destination port or the port of shipment. For example, some ports have special requirements for packaging to avoid troubles after the goods arrive at the port.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The filling of the customs declaration form should be standardized, and each column should be filled in accordance with the requirements of the customs. For example, the description of the goods should be clear and accurate and not ambiguous.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
For agency import and export customs declaration involving processing trade, the procedures such as manual filing and verification should be handled in accordance with the relevant regulations of the customs on processing trade.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
For some goods that require certificates of origin, the agency should assist the consignor to prepare the corresponding certificates of origin to enjoy preferential tax rates.