Is agency import and export compliant? Come and find out!
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I recently have a demand for import and export business, but it's too troublesome to handle it myself, so I want to find an agency company to help. But I'm not quite sure whether this operation of agency import and export is compliant. Are there any legal risks? If the agency company violates regulations during the operation, how will the liability be divided? I hope someone who knows the ropes can tell me whether agency import and export is compliant or not?
Professional consultant answers
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Agency import and export itself is compliant. In international trade, many enterprises choose agency companies to assist in handling import and export matters due to lack of professional knowledge, resources or energy. Professional agency companies, such as Zhongshitong, will carry out business in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
As long as the agency company has legal qualifications, including the right to operate import and export, customs filing registration, etc., and strictly follows the regulations of customs, taxation, foreign exchange management, etc. in the operation, it is completely compliant.
Regarding the liability division, if the agency company causes violations due to its own fault, such as false declarations, generally the agency company needs to bear the main responsibility. But if the principal provides false information, the principal also needs to bear corresponding responsibilities. Therefore, enterprises should be cautious in examining the qualifications and reputation when choosing an agency.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
It's compliant. Now many small, medium and micro enterprises find agencies to do import and export. As long as the agency declares customs and pays taxes according to the specified process and doesn't engage in false transactions, there will be no problem. However, be careful when signing the contract to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
It's compliant. The premise is that the agency acts in accordance with the rules. For example, the customs has strict supervision over imports and exports, and the agency has to truthfully declare the goods information, value, etc., otherwise it will be in violation. When looking for an agency, pay attention to whether it has any past violation records.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Of course it's compliant. Otherwise, how could so many agency companies survive in the market. But some unethical agencies violate regulations for profit, such as underreporting prices to evade taxes, so you have to be careful when choosing an agency and choose one with a good reputation.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Agency import and export is compliant, but pay attention to whether the agency has handled all kinds of procedures as required. For example, for the handling of the certificate of origin, if it's not done well, the goods may be blocked during customs clearance, affecting compliance.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
It's compliant. The agency also has to operate compliantly in foreign exchange settlement, such as receiving and settling foreign exchange in accordance with foreign exchange management regulations, otherwise it will face penalties and affect both the principal and itself.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
It's compliant. However, in actual operation, for example, if the agency doesn't do well in the quarantine treatment of wooden packaging, the goods may be returned when they arrive at the port, which is also considered a violation, and both the principal and the agency will suffer losses.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
It's compliant. But the agency involves many links. For example, in commodity classification, if the tax number is classified wrong, it may result in underpayment of taxes, which is a violation. Enterprises should pay attention to the business capabilities of the agency when choosing one.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Agency import and export is compliant. But the filling of the customs declaration form must be accurate. Otherwise, if the customs inspection finds problems, it will be determined as a violation, and both the agency and the principal will be involved.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It's compliant. But if the agency violates regulations in the transportation link, such as using non-compliant means of transportation, it will also lead to compliance risks in the entire import and export process.