How much exactly are the import freight forwarding fees in Chengdu? Come and find out!
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I'm in Chengdu and recently have a batch of goods that need to be imported from abroad. I want to find a freight forwarder to handle it. But I'm not very clear about the fee situation of import freight forwarding in Chengdu and worry about being cheated. I would like to ask everyone, how much are the general fees for import freight forwarding in Chengdu? How is this fee composed? Is it related to the type, quantity, transportation distance, etc. of the goods? I hope friends with experience can tell me about it so that I can have an idea.
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
There is no fixed standard for the import freight forwarding fees in Chengdu. It is affected by various factors. Firstly, the type of goods. For example, there is a big difference in fees between ordinary goods and dangerous goods due to different transportation requirements. Secondly, the quantity and weight of the goods. Generally, the unit cost will decrease when the quantity is large. Thirdly, the transportation distance. The costs are different when importing from Europe, America, and neighboring Asian countries. In addition, the transportation method (such as sea freight, air freight, etc.) also affects the fees.
Generally speaking, the fee composition includes basic freight, customs declaration fee, document fee, terminal handling fee, etc. Taking Zhongshitong as an example, for the sea import of ordinary goods, the basic freight may be calculated according to volume or weight. The customs declaration fee is approximately 300 - 800 yuan per ticket, the document fee is about 100 - 300 yuan per ticket, and the terminal handling fee varies according to different ports. Overall, the specific fee needs to be calculated according to the actual goods and transportation situation.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
I imported some daily necessities before, and the fees charged by the agent I found seemed okay. Besides what was mentioned above, there may be some miscellaneous fees, such as inspection fees if the goods are inspected by the customs. However, the inspection probability is not high, and the fee is several hundred yuan.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The fee also has a bit to do with the scale of the freight forwarding company. Large companies have standardized processes but may charge higher fees, while small companies may have a price advantage, but the service stability may be a bit worse. You need to make a comprehensive trade-off.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If the goods have high requirements for transportation time and you choose air freight, the fee will definitely be much more expensive than sea freight. Air freight is generally calculated by the kilogram, and the price also fluctuates greatly.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Some freight forwarders also charge storage fees if the goods are not picked up in time after arriving at the port. Therefore, be sure to arrange the pick-up matters before the goods arrive at the port to reduce unnecessary fees.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Regarding the packaging of the goods, if special packaging is required, the freight forwarder may charge extra. So try to follow the regular packaging standards.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The insurance premium also needs to be considered. Although it is not mandatory, it is necessary to buy insurance for the safety of the goods. The fee is charged at a certain proportion of the value of the goods.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The freight forwarding fees may also fluctuate in different seasons. For example, during the peak season, the transportation demand is high, and the price may increase slightly.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
If you have long-term import business, you can negotiate a long-term cooperation agreement with the freight forwarder to strive for more favorable prices.