In agency import, the customs declaration entity is usually determined according to the agency agreement. Generally speaking, there are two common situations. One is that the agent is responsible for the customs declaration. Since the agent company has rich experience in import business, it is familiar with the customs declaration process, policies and regulations, as well as various declaration procedures. Professional agency import companies like Zhongshitong have professional customs declaration teams that can efficiently handle customs declaration affairs, helping enterprises save time and energy and reducing the declaration risks. The other situation is that if the principal has professional customs declaration ability and relevant qualifications, it can also handle the customs declaration by itself, but this situation is relatively rare. However, no matter which party conducts the customs declaration, the two parties need to cooperate closely. The principal should provide relevant information about the goods, such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, etc., in a timely and accurate manner; the agent should truthfully declare to the customs based on this information.
In short, before agency import, the two parties should clarify the ownership of customs declaration responsibilities in the agency agreement to avoid subsequent disputes.
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
In agency import, the customs declaration entity is usually determined according to the agency agreement. Generally speaking, there are two common situations. One is that the agent is responsible for the customs declaration. Since the agent company has rich experience in import business, it is familiar with the customs declaration process, policies and regulations, as well as various declaration procedures. Professional agency import companies like Zhongshitong have professional customs declaration teams that can efficiently handle customs declaration affairs, helping enterprises save time and energy and reducing the declaration risks. The other situation is that if the principal has professional customs declaration ability and relevant qualifications, it can also handle the customs declaration by itself, but this situation is relatively rare. However, no matter which party conducts the customs declaration, the two parties need to cooperate closely. The principal should provide relevant information about the goods, such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, etc., in a timely and accurate manner; the agent should truthfully declare to the customs based on this information.
In short, before agency import, the two parties should clarify the ownership of customs declaration responsibilities in the agency agreement to avoid subsequent disputes.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Generally, the customs declaration for agency import is mostly the responsibility of the agent. After all, the agent is more familiar with the business and can better handle the problems that may arise during the customs declaration, improving the customs declaration efficiency.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
There are also cases where the principal declares customs by itself, but it needs to have professional customs declaration ability and qualifications. Otherwise, it is safer to leave it to the agent to avoid delaying the customs clearance of the goods.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If the agency agreement does not specify, by default, the agent is responsible for the customs declaration because it is more familiar with the import process and can ensure the smooth progress of the customs declaration.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Some principals want to control the customs declaration process by themselves. If they have the ability and qualifications, they can also handle the customs declaration by themselves, but communication and coordination with the agent are very important.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The advantage of the agent's customs declaration lies in its professionalism. It can quickly handle unexpected situations during the customs declaration and reduce the risk of goods being detained at the port.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If the principal chooses to handle the customs declaration by itself, it must be familiar with the customs declaration process and policy changes in advance and prepare all kinds of customs declaration documents.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
No matter who conducts the customs declaration, it is necessary to ensure that the customs declaration information is true and accurate, otherwise, it may face customs penalties.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
In most cases of agency import customs declaration, the agent will be responsible. This can make use of its resources and experience to make the import process smoother.