How to Bill Intercompany Customs Duty Clearing
Recharging import duties and customs clearing costs paid by a central hub on behalf of a local subsidiary.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable | Asset | 3,200.00 | - |
| Cash | Asset | - | 3,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The central hub pays the customs authorities directly and then recharges the exact cost to the subsidiary that received the goods, maintaining a zero-margin pass-through.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Use clearing accounts to bridge the payment to the customs broker before the intercompany recharge is triggered.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Customs expenses sitting on the parent's P&L that relate to subsidiary inventory.
📄 Required Documentation
Commercial invoices, customs entry forms (e.g., Form 7501 in the US), and evidence of payment to support for the recharge.
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