Who should be filled as the consignor on the agency export customs declaration form? Come and give me some advice!
Our company has found an agency company to help export goods and is now ready for customs declaration. When filling out the agency export customs declaration form, we don't know who to fill in the "Consignor" column. If we fill in our own company, we are worried that it may conflict with the agency's operation process. If we fill in the agency company, we are afraid that it may be disadvantageous to us in terms of some rights and interests issues later. Are there any experts who can tell me who is more suitable to fill as the consignor on the agency export customs declaration form and what are the advantages and disadvantages of this filling method?
Professional consultant answers
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
In agency export business, the consignor on the agency export customs declaration form is usually filled with the principal, that is, your company. The reason is that the principal is the actual owner of the goods and has rights and interests in the goods. Filling in the principal helps to clarify the ownership of the goods. From the perspective of the operation process, although the agency company is responsible for specific matters such as customs declaration, the core content such as goods information and transaction background is based on the principal. Filling in the principal is more in line with the actual situation.
From the perspective of rights and interests, filling in the principal can protect your company's legitimate rights and interests during the export process, such as the right to dispose of goods and the right to receive foreign exchange. If the agency company is filled in, your company may face obstacles when claiming rights and interests in subsequent foreign exchange receipt, tax rebate and disputes related to the goods. However, after filling in the principal, the principal needs to be responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the customs declaration information. The agency company generally handles customs declaration in its own name, but filling in the principal as the consignor is more in line with the business essence and the protection of the rights and interests of all parties.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If the agency company is filled in, they may find it more convenient in customs declaration operations, after all, they are familiar with the process. But this may lead to some risks. For example, if something goes wrong with the agency company, such as bankruptcy, it may affect your foreign exchange receipt and subsequent tax rebate processes.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Actually, it also depends on how the contract with the agency company is agreed. If the contract clearly stipulates the rights and obligations of both parties in customs declaration and subsequent matters, it is also feasible to fill in the consignor according to the contract, as long as one's own rights and interests can be protected.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Filling in the principal, that is, your company, will make the tax rebate process smoother, because the tax rebate is generally given to the actual exporter of the goods, that is, you. If the agency company is filled in, there may be troubles in the connection of tax rebate.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
From the perspective of liability division, if the principal is filled in, you will be responsible for the quality and compliance of the goods. But this is normal, after all, the goods belong to you. If the agency company is filled in, once there is a problem with the goods, the agency company may wrangle with you.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the exported goods have some special regulatory requirements, it may be better to fill in the principal, because the principal knows the most about the goods and can better cooperate with the supervision of the customs and other departments.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
In terms of trade disputes, if the principal is filled in as the consignor, when there is a dispute with foreign customers, the principal can handle it more smoothly, after all, it is the actual trading subject.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
From a financial perspective, filling in the principal is convenient for your company's financial accounting. Income, costs, etc. can be clearly corresponded. If the agency company is filled in, the financial accounts may be more complicated.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Filling in the agency company may have an advantage in the speed of customs declaration. They handle a lot and are familiar with the customs and others. But still, other rights and interests issues need to be considered comprehensively, not just the speed.