What are the charging standards for the process of entrepot trade? Does anyone know?
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I'm planning to get involved in the field of entrepot trade recently, and I'm not very familiar with the process charging in this regard. I'd like to ask everyone, in the process of entrepot trade, what are the common charging items generally, and on what basis are the charging standards determined? For example, the storage fees of the goods in the transit port, the customs declaration fees, and the service fees of the agency entrepot trade companies, etc. How are these generally charged? I hope friends with experience can share, thank you!
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David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The charging for the process of entrepot trade involves multiple aspects. First of all, it is the storage fees of the goods in the transit port, which are usually charged according to the volume, weight and storage duration of the goods, such as a few yuan per cubic meter per day or a few yuan per ton per day.
The customs declaration fees are generally charged per ticket, ranging from a few hundred yuan to over a thousand yuan depending on the complexity of the customs declaration form.
The service fees of the agency entrepot trade companies, the common charging methods are to charge according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods, with the proportion being around 1% - 5%; there are also fixed charges per order, and the amount may be a few thousand yuan.
In addition, there are also various miscellaneous fees during the transportation process, such as loading and unloading fees, documentation fees, etc. The charging standards are determined comprehensively according to the market situation, the characteristics of the goods, service requirements, etc. When choosing an agency company or transit port services, it is necessary to make more comparisons and clarify the details of each charge to avoid disputes in the later stage.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The storage fees may also vary depending on the type of warehouse. Ordinary warehouses are relatively inexpensive, while special warehouses such as those with constant temperature and humidity are charged higher. If the customs declaration involves special supervised goods or requires additional documents, the fees will also increase.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Among the transportation miscellaneous fees, the loading and unloading fees are charged according to the difficulty level of loading and unloading the goods, and the documentation fees are generally fixed, such as bill of lading fees, manifest fees, etc., with each item ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
If the agency entrepot trade company provides value-added services, such as goods inspection, packaging replacement, etc., additional charges will be levied, and the specific price is determined according to the service content.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Some transit ports will also collect port construction fees, security fees, etc. Although the proportion is not large, small amounts add up, and they also need to be paid attention to. The charges will vary depending on different ports.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Insurance premiums are also likely to be involved in the process of entrepot trade, and are charged according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods, with the proportion usually being a few thousandths, mainly depending on the risk level of the goods.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If the goods need to be transshipped in the transit port, the transshipment fees are also an expense, and are generally charged according to the weight or volume.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
For entrepot trade that requires the handling of certificates such as certificates of origin, fees will also be incurred for handling the certificates, ranging from a few hundred yuan to over a thousand yuan.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Some transit ports will have demurrage fees. If the goods stay in the port beyond the specified time, they will be charged per day, and the standards vary depending on the port and container type.