5 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF A PRESTIGE CUSTOMS AGENT

Your business is looking to cooperate with a reputable customs agent but still do not understand the nature of this model, leading to anxiety when choosing services. The following article will provide you with the basic characteristics of a legal customs agent operating in the market, helping you have a better overview before choosing a partner to sign a contract.

1. Customs Agent Is a Conditional Business Enterprise

Customs agency is a business business by customs agents performing customs agency services for the purpose of bringing profit to the business.

The practice conditions of customs agents are also quite complicated, requiring the following criteria to be met: legal conditions (sequences of business registration, operation license of customs agents, practice certificates). of customs agent staff, etc.), conditions of human resources (having employees who have been granted customs agency practice certificates), material conditions (infrastructure), conditions of financial resources (minimum capital or deposit, guarantee), conditions on means, management techniques, conditions on book keeping, voucher system, accounting...

In addition, customs agents need to master professional knowledge, practice experience, and be able to respond to situations arising in the process of working to solve problems for businesses quickly. fastest and most effective.

2. Customs Agent Is “The Person” Providing Commercial Services In The Field Of Goods Import And Export

According to the provisions of the Commercial Law, customs agents have full rights and obligations of service providers such as the right to sign contracts with goods owners, to enjoy remuneration paid by goods owners as well as to be subject to inspection. goods owner's supervision within the scope of his/her responsibility.

A customs agent is obliged to perform tasks related to customs procedures as agreed in the agency contract, and at the same time must take responsibility before law in case of improper performance of the authorized tasks. rights, failing to properly declare information and documents related to export and import shipments provided by the goods owner.

Therefore, choosing reputable customs agents not only helps businesses minimize the risks that may occur in the process of cooperation, but also contributes greatly to supporting business activities smoothly. more beneficial.

3. Customs Agent Acting As Customs Declarant

A customs agent acts on behalf of the goods owner to make customs declarations and some work related to customs procedures, then the customs agent is considered to act as a customs declarant. The duty of the customs declarant is to provide information and data to the customs authority about the subjects undergoing customs procedures.

Some jobs related to customs procedures that the customs agent is in charge of, such as: customs declaration; submit or present a set of customs dossiers related to the export or import consignment; perform all or part of the work related to customs procedures as agreed upon in the signing with the goods owner, including: presenting the goods for inspection by the customs authority in accordance with the law; transport, carry out customs procedures for entering and leaving the customs supervision area for exported and imported goods; providing consulting services on customs procedures and tax management for goods owners; pay taxes and fulfill other financial obligations as prescribed by law; carry out procedures for tax exemption, consideration for tax exemption, tax refund, consideration for tax refund, tax reduction, consideration for tax reduction or non-collection of tax on exported and imported goods; implement decisions on sanctioning administrative violations of customs authorities;…

4. Customs Agents on behalf of Customs to perform a number of acts of State management on Customs for goods owners

A customs agent is considered a partner of the customs authority to help the customs authority perform the state management function on export and import activities and avoid commercial fraud.

Specifically, customs agents are authorized by the customs authority to act on behalf of the customs authority to perform a number of state management actions on customs for goods owners, such as requesting goods owners to provide complete and accurate information. necessary documents and information for customs clearance of export and import consignments; check customs dossiers; keep a number of documents in the customs dossier in case the goods are cleared first; submit the following customs dossiers; Maintain records for post-clearance inspection…

In this capacity, a customs agent helps customs authorities manage businesses, guide and check that enterprises comply with customs laws, making the customs environment cleaner and more transparent. Therefore, customs agents are likened to "extended arms" of the customs authority.

5. Customs Agents Under the Supervision and Management of Customs Authorities

Customs authorities manage the activities of customs agents by managing the registration and recognition of customs agents, managing the issuance or directly issuing agent staff cards, and organizing professional certification exams. customs declaration.

In the process of supervising the activities of customs agents, the customs authority may organize rewards for good observance of customs agents, good achievements in the implementation of the customs law as well as good achievements in the implementation of customs laws. the right to decide to suspend or terminate the operation of a customs agent when the customs agent commits acts of violating the provisions of the customs law.

In addition to the above 5 characteristics, Nhat Minh Tan Import-Export Company (NHAMITA) is also considered as a reputable customs agent thanks to its extensive experience in operations, and a team of highly specialized import-export staff who are always available. ready to advise and support businesses throughout the cooperation process.

We are proud to be one of the leading customs agents in Ho Chi Minh City, always putting the interests of customers first, committed to satisfying your business right from the first cooperation.