Who is responsible for customs declaration in entrepot trade? Do you know?
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I've recently been in contact with entrepot trade - related businesses and I'm a bit confused about the customs - declaration part. In entrepot trade, goods are transported from the producing country to the consuming country, passing through a transit country in the middle. So, is it the relevant parties in the producing country, transit country or consuming country that should handle the customs declaration? Is it the consignor, consignee or transshipment merchant who is responsible for the specific customs - declaration operation? I hope someone who knows the ropes can explain it to me and help me sort out this issue.
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
In entrepot trade, generally, the transshipment merchant in the transit country is responsible for customs declaration. This is because the goods are transshipped, stored or simply processed in the transit country. The transshipment merchant has the most understanding of the specific situation of the goods in the transit country and it is more convenient for them to communicate and coordinate with the customs of the transit country.
The transshipment merchant needs to prepare relevant customs - declaration documents according to the requirements of the customs of the transit country, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc., and truthfully declare the information of the goods, including the name, quantity, value, place of origin, etc. of the goods. If the consignor or consignee handles the customs declaration, problems may occur in the customs - declaration process due to reasons such as the long distance and unfamiliarity with the customs policies of the transit country, increasing the risk of goods detention and costs. However, there are also special cases. If the transshipment merchant entrusts the consignor or consignee to handle the customs declaration on its behalf, in this case, the entrusted party needs to carry out the customs - declaration operation in accordance with the materials provided by the transshipment merchant and the regulations of the customs of the transit country.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Usually, it is the transshipment merchant who handles the customs declaration because the transfer of goods in the transit country is under their control and it is convenient for them to deal with the customs. If the consignor or consignee handles the customs declaration, it will be much more troublesome to operate.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Generally, the customs declaration is made in the transit country, and it is the party responsible for the transshipment operation, that is, the transshipment merchant, who makes the declaration. This can ensure the smooth progress of the customs - declaration process and compliance with the regulations of the transit country.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
In entrepot trade, it is mostly the transshipment merchant who handles the customs declaration. After all, they are most familiar with the links of the goods in the transit country and can better complete the customs - declaration task.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
In most cases, it is the transshipment merchant who handles the customs declaration. After all, they are most familiar with the relevant matters of the goods in the transit country and can handle the customs - declaration affairs in a timely manner.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The customs declaration in entrepot trade is usually handled by the transshipment merchant, which can effectively connect various processes of the goods in the transit country and avoid customs - declaration problems.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Generally speaking, it is the transshipment merchant who makes the customs declaration because the operation of the goods in the transit country is led by them, and naturally, it is more suitable for them to handle the customs declaration.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The common main body responsible for customs declaration in entrepot trade is the transshipment merchant. They are familiar with the situation in the transit country and can complete the customs declaration as required.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Usually, the transshipment merchant undertakes the customs - declaration work, which is more conducive to the smooth clearance and transfer of goods in the transit country.