Import and export agency customs declaration is a professional logistics service that involves the process of the consignee and consignor of import and export goods entrusting the customs declaration enterprise to handle the customs declaration procedures at the customs. The following is relevant information about import and export agency customs declaration:

Definition of Import and Export Agency Customs Declaration

Import and export agency customs clearance refers to the act of accepting the commission of the consignee or consignor of import and export goods to handle customs clearance procedures on their behalf. This includes import and export agents, helping companies or individuals without import and export rights to export, processing customs declaration data, settling foreign exchange and tax refunds, and the entire foreign trade process.

The service process of import and export agency customs declaration

1. Sign a commission agreement: The consignee and consignor of import and export goods shall sign an agency customs declaration commission agreement with the customs declaration enterprise, clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties.

2. Prepare customs declaration documents: Based on the nature and requirements of the goods, prepare relevant customs declaration documents such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, contracts, etc.

3. Electronic delegation: Apply for electronic delegation/fill out agreements through the China International Trade Single Window.

4. Pre entry: The customs declaration enterprise enters the customs declaration information into the customs system for pre declaration.

5. Declaration: The customs declaration enterprise submits the customs declaration form and related materials to the customs for formal declaration.

6. Customs document review: Customs reviews the customs declaration form and related materials. If there are any issues, they will notify the customs declaration enterprise to make modifications or supplements.

7. Inspection: Customs will inspect the goods as needed, and the customs declaration enterprise needs to cooperate with the customs to carry out the inspection work.

8. Taxation: If the goods need to pay customs duties or other taxes, the customs will issue a tax invoice, and the customs declaration enterprise needs to assist the consignee and consignor in paying the taxes.

9. Release: After the customs review is approved, the goods will be released, and the customs declaration enterprise needs to notify the consignee and consignor in a timely manner.

10. Customs clearance: Customs clearance companies need to organize and archive relevant customs clearance documents to complete the customs clearance procedures.

The cost of import and export agency customs declaration

·Proxy customs clearance fee: varies depending on factors such as the type, quantity, and complexity of the declaration of the goods.

·Customs inspection fees: including opening fees, sealing fees, reinforcement fees, etc.

·Tariffs and Value Added Tax: Calculated based on the import country's tariff rate and the declared value of the goods.

·Tax deposit: In some cases, customs may require companies to pay tax deposit.

·Shipping company and port fees: including terminal site fees, terminal handling fees, manifest fees, container storage fees, etc.

matters needing attention

·Ensure that all documents are consistent with the goods, including packing lists, invoices, trade contracts, etc.

·Understand and comply with the import and export policies and customs regulations of the destination country in advance.

·Choose appropriate customs declaration agencies and logistics companies to ensure service quality and efficiency.