Equipment ImportsThe Fatal Blind Spot in Settlement Statements

The latest customs statistics for 2025 reveal a 27% year-on-year increase in cases of customs clearance delays for imported equipment due to discrepancies in settlement documents. One electromechanical enterprise incurred a single-batch loss of 116,000 yuan due to unaccounted port container detention fees.foreign tradeThe settlement statement in agency services is not only a financial document but also a critical barrier for risk management.

Core components of the settlement statement

• Basic transaction amount
  • Confirmation of Equipment FOB/CIF Value
  • Trade Term Conversion Accounting
• Cross-border payment fees
  • International Telegraphic Transfer (TT) fee tiered pricing
  • L/CIssuance/Acceptance Fee
• Essential expenses for customs clearance
  • Applicable Tariff Rates for 2025
  • Value-added tax and additional tax calculation base

In-depth Analysis of the Top 5 High-frequency Mistakes

Case Study:A manufacturing company in Zhejiang overpaid VAT by 83,000 yuan when importing machine tools from Germany, as the technical guidance fee was not separately listed in the settlement invoice.

• Exchange rate locking time deviation (Payment date vs. Contract date)
• Omission of Overseas Transportation Insurance
• Withholding taxes on non-trade payments
• Temporary storage turnover costs
• Bank forward foreign exchange settlement and sales spread

Value realization of professional agency services

High-quality foreign trade agency companies excel byQuadruple verification mechanismEnsure accurate settlement:

• HS Code Pre-classification Review
• Cross-border payment full-path simulation
• Three years of customs rejection data reverse deduction
• Dual-currency parallel accounting verification

The Gold Standard for Selecting Proxy Service Providers

• The customs declaration error rate is below 0.3%.
• Possesses AEO Advanced Certification qualification
• Provide a visual system for settlement statements.
• Have professional trade compliance team