The export by agent can adopt either the way of declaration with dual consignors or that with a single consignor, which specifically depends on the actual needs and business situations of the enterprise.
The export declaration with dual consignors means that the operating unit fills in the agent company and the consignor unit fills in the consignor. By adopting the way of declaration with dual consignors, for the consignor, it can show itself as the consignor unit, enhancing the corporate image to a certain extent. Meanwhile, it is relatively convenient for the consignor to handle the export tax refund and can directly apply for the tax refund in its own name.
In actual operation, it should be noted that both parties need to clarify their respective responsibilities and obligations in advance, sign a detailed agency agreement to ensure the accuracy of the declaration materials. For example, the classification of commodity codes and the filling of declared values should be standardized to avoid affecting the customs clearance and tax refund due to declaration problems. In addition, the communication and cooperation between the agent and the consignor should be smooth, and various declaration information should be transmitted in a timely manner.
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Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The export by agent can adopt either the way of declaration with dual consignors or that with a single consignor, which specifically depends on the actual needs and business situations of the enterprise.
The export declaration with dual consignors means that the operating unit fills in the agent company and the consignor unit fills in the consignor. By adopting the way of declaration with dual consignors, for the consignor, it can show itself as the consignor unit, enhancing the corporate image to a certain extent. Meanwhile, it is relatively convenient for the consignor to handle the export tax refund and can directly apply for the tax refund in its own name.
In actual operation, it should be noted that both parties need to clarify their respective responsibilities and obligations in advance, sign a detailed agency agreement to ensure the accuracy of the declaration materials. For example, the classification of commodity codes and the filling of declared values should be standardized to avoid affecting the customs clearance and tax refund due to declaration problems. In addition, the communication and cooperation between the agent and the consignor should be smooth, and various declaration information should be transmitted in a timely manner.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The export declaration with dual consignors is beneficial to the consignor's tax refund because the tax department recognizes the consignor's tax refund application in this way. However, if the declaration data is incorrect, it may cause both parties to be implicated, so the accuracy of the data is crucial.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Choosing the way of export declaration with dual consignors for the export by agent can enable the consignor to retain a certain dominance over the goods, such as showing its own consignor on bills of lading and other documents, which is conducive to communicating with customers. But it should be noted to check all the details of the declaration with the agent.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The way of declaration with a single consignor means that both the operating unit and the consignor unit fill in the agent company. While the way of declaration with dual consignors is more suitable for the consignor who wants to show its own consignor on the declaration form, but the declaration process may be relatively complex and requires more cooperation from both parties.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
When declaring with dual consignors, both the consignor and the agent should be familiar with the situation of the goods to avoid declaration errors due to information gaps. And when handling the tax refund, all the required materials should be prepared in accordance with the regulations.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
When adopting the way of declaration with dual consignors, the agent usually will assist the consignor in handling the declaration affairs, but the consignor itself cannot completely ignore it and should follow up the process to ensure smooth customs clearance.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The way of declaration with dual consignors can meet the needs of the consignor to show its own brand in certain business scenarios, but it should be noted to clarify issues such as cost sharing with the agent to prevent disputes.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
In practice, some agent companies may be reluctant to adopt the way of declaration with dual consignors out of consideration for their own risk control. The consignor needs to communicate and negotiate in advance.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
After the declaration with dual consignors, both parties should properly preserve the relevant declaration documents for subsequent inspections or other uses, such as possible use in tax refund verifications.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
When declaring with dual consignors, attention should be paid to the changes in customs policies. Policy adjustments may affect the declaration process or tax refund policies. Timely understanding can avoid unnecessary troubles.