Who is responsible for customs declaration in agency export?
Our company plans to find an agency for export and is not very clear about customs declaration. I want to know who is actually responsible for customs declaration in the agency export business. Is it our company that entrusts the agency for export to be responsible for customs declaration, or does the agency for export help with customs declaration? I'm quite confused about this process. I hope friends who know the ropes can help answer. Are the procedures involved in customs declaration very complicated? If the agency for export is responsible for customs declaration, what assistance does our company need to provide?
Professional consultant answers
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
In the agency export business, usually the agency for export is responsible for customs declaration. This is because the agency for export has more experience in import and export business and is familiar with customs declaration processes, policies, regulations and related procedures. The agency for export will handle customs declaration procedures with the customs based on the cargo information, contracts and other materials provided by the principal.
Its specific process generally includes: preparation before declaration, such as collecting and sorting out the documents required for customs declaration; declaration to the customs, entering the electronic data of the customs declaration form; customs inspection, cooperating with the customs to inspect the goods; paying taxes, calculating and paying relevant taxes according to regulations; customs release, completing the customs declaration process.
As the principal, your company needs to provide accurate and detailed cargo information, such as the name, specifications, quantity, value of the goods, as well as commercial contracts, packing lists and other documentary materials to assist the agency for export in successfully completing the customs declaration work.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Under normal circumstances, it is the agency for export that is responsible for customs declaration. They have a professional team and resources and can complete the customs declaration more efficiently. You just need to provide the true information of the goods to ensure it is consistent with the actual goods.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Most of the agency exports are declared by the agent because customs declaration requires professional knowledge and experience. You need to provide the agent with documents related to the goods in a timely manner to avoid delaying the customs declaration progress.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
It is the agency for export that is responsible for customs declaration. Your company must ensure that the provided information is true and valid, otherwise there will be troubles if there are problems with customs declaration.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The customs declaration is mainly done by the agency for export. You have to provide various documents as required, such as invoices, so that they can declare accurately.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Usually, the customs declaration for agency export is the responsibility of the agency. Your company should communicate closely with the agent and prepare the relevant materials as required by them.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For agency export, generally the agency is responsible for customs declaration. You providing accurate information about the goods helps them declare quickly and avoid mistakes.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The customs declaration work in agency export is generally the responsibility of the agent. You should cooperate to provide basic information, such as a description of the goods.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
For agency export, most of the customs declarations are completed by the agency. Your company should prepare materials such as contracts to assist the agency in customs declaration.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
In agency export, the agency is responsible for customs declaration. You provide detailed information about the goods to help the agency complete the customs declaration process.