Generally speaking, the bearer of the freight for export tax refund agency depends on the stipulations of both parties in the agency contract. If there are no special stipulations, the following principles are usually followed: If the agent is responsible for the goods transportation arrangements, including operations such as booking shipping space, customs declaration and transportation, then the freight is most likely to be borne by the consignor, because the agent mainly provides professional tax refund services and transportation assistance. The goods ultimately belong to the consignor, and the transportation is to complete the export of the goods, so it is more common for the consignor to bear the freight.
However, if the agent, in order to obtain business, actively promises to bear part or all of the freight to attract the consignor, in this special case, the freight will be borne by the agent. There is also a situation that if additional freight is generated due to the agent's mistakes, such as demurrage fees caused by delayed customs declaration, etc., this part of the cost may be borne by the agent. Therefore, when looking for an export tax refund agency, it is necessary to clearly define the issue of freight bearing in the contract to avoid subsequent disputes.
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Generally speaking, the bearer of the freight for export tax refund agency depends on the stipulations of both parties in the agency contract. If there are no special stipulations, the following principles are usually followed: If the agent is responsible for the goods transportation arrangements, including operations such as booking shipping space, customs declaration and transportation, then the freight is most likely to be borne by the consignor, because the agent mainly provides professional tax refund services and transportation assistance. The goods ultimately belong to the consignor, and the transportation is to complete the export of the goods, so it is more common for the consignor to bear the freight.
However, if the agent, in order to obtain business, actively promises to bear part or all of the freight to attract the consignor, in this special case, the freight will be borne by the agent. There is also a situation that if additional freight is generated due to the agent's mistakes, such as demurrage fees caused by delayed customs declaration, etc., this part of the cost may be borne by the agent. Therefore, when looking for an export tax refund agency, it is necessary to clearly define the issue of freight bearing in the contract to avoid subsequent disputes.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Usually the consignor bears the freight. After all, the goods belong to the consignor and the transportation is to transport the goods out. However, if the agent has promotional activities, it may help bear some of the freight.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
It depends on the specific negotiation. Some agents, in order to attract customers, will promise to cover the freight. If it is not negotiated well, according to the convention, the consignor is more likely to be responsible for the freight.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Generally, the consignor is defaulted to bear the freight. After all, the consignor is the owner of the goods. If the agent and the consignor have a good relationship, the agent may also share part of the freight.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Normally, the consignor bears the freight, unless the agent, in order to promote the cooperation, actively bears it. The special situation is that if the agent makes mistakes resulting in additional freight, the agent should be responsible.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In most cases, the consignor bears the freight, which is related to the ownership of the goods. Of course, there are also agents who, in order to attract customers, promise to bear all or part of the freight.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
It is common for the consignor to bear the freight. After all, it is the consignor's business. But when the competition among agents is fierce, in order to get the business, they will bear the freight.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Generally, the consignor bears the freight. If the agent wants to attract business, it may actively bear the freight. If the agent's operation mistakes lead to an increase in freight, the agent should be responsible.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Normally, the consignor bears the freight. If the agent wants to expand its business, it may bear the freight itself. These can all be negotiated and written into the contract.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Generally, the consignor pays the freight. However, in order to compete for customers, the agent will bear the freight. If the agent makes mistakes resulting in an increase in freight, the agent is surely responsible.