I have a batch of goods to be imported from Japan to China recently. I have no relevant experience before and would like to know about how much the customs declaration agency fees for importing from Japan are approximately. Is this fee fixed or will it be affected by any factors? I hope that friends with experience can tell me in detail so that I can have a budget in advance and avoid being ripped off.
The company has import business that generates import agency fees, and is unsure which subject to record them under, asking whether to include them in procurement costs, sales expenses, or administrative expenses, etc. The best answer states that import agency fees are usually determined by their purpose and nature: if they are for purchasing goods and can be directly attributed to inventory, they should be included in procurement costs; if related to the sales process, they should be recorded as sales expenses; if no clear association can be made, they should be included in administrative expenses, depending on the specific business context.
Someone asked why freight forwarders charge agency fees for handling import customs declaration and whether it's reasonable. The best answer explains that freight forwarders handle complex customs procedures, prepare and review documents, communicate with customs, and provide value-added services. The agency fee covers labor, professional expertise, and resource costs, making it reasonable.
I'm planning to do the import business of Raffia and want to know the import agency price, the composition of fees and whether there are any hidden fees. The best answer points out that there is no fixed standard for the import agency fees of Raffia. It consists of basic agency fees (about 1% - 3% of the value of the goods), document handling fees, customs declaration fees, inspection declaration fees, etc. It may also involve port miscellaneous fees. Professional agency companies like Zhongshitong have transparent charges, and the specific amount needs to be calculated according to the actual situation of the goods.
The company plans to import yogurt but lacks experience and wants to hire a customs declaration agency. Inquiring about the specific practices, required documents, and complexity of the process for yogurt import customs declaration. The best answer suggests finding a professional customs declaration agency like Zhongshitong, preparing relevant documents, declaring before the goods arrive at the port, reviewing documents, inspecting, paying taxes after the customs issues the tax bill, and picking up the goods after release. The agency must be familiar with regulations and processes to control each step.
I have a business need for importing recycled plastics and want to know if the agency fees for imports are high and the charging situation. The best answer states that the fees are affected by various factors such as the quantity of goods and the degree of complexity, including agency fees, customs declaration fees, etc. The agency fee may be charged at 1%-3% of the value of the goods, and the customs declaration fee is 300 - 800 yuan per bill, etc. The level of fees should be evaluated by taking into account various factors.
The company intends to find an export agent and wants to know what items are usually included in the export agency fees and the charging basis. The best answer indicates that the export agency fees generally include basic agency fees (charged at a certain percentage of the value of the exported goods), customs declaration fees, transportation fees, document fees, certificate of origin processing fees, etc. Different fees have different charging standards.
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Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
There is no fixed standard for the customs declaration agency fees for importing from Japan, and it will be affected by various factors. Firstly, it is the type of the goods. For ordinary goods such as daily necessities, the customs declaration agency fees are relatively low. For complex or specially supervised goods such as medical devices, due to the complicated customs declaration process, the agency fees will be high. Secondly, the value of the goods also has an impact. When declaring high-value goods, more caution and meticulousness are required, and the fees may increase. Moreover, the quantity of the goods also matters. The operation process for large quantities of goods is more cumbersome, and the agency fees are usually higher. Generally, for ordinary daily necessities, the customs declaration agency fee for a single shipment is about 1000 - 3000 yuan. If it is special goods, it may exceed 5000 yuan. It is recommended to find a professional customs declaration agency company like Zhongshitong, communicate the detailed information of the goods in advance, and obtain an accurate quotation.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
I imported Japanese clothing before, and the customs declaration agency fee was about 1500 yuan. I felt that the charge was quite reasonable, but it also depends on how the specific freight forwarder charges.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The customs declaration agency fee is related to the HS code of the goods. Different codes correspond to different supervision conditions, and the fee differences will emerge, which need to be analyzed specifically.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
I think it is very important to find a reliable agent. Although some agents charge low fees, their services are not good, and there will be many subsequent troubles. Don't just look at the price.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
If the goods need to undergo commodity inspection and the like, the customs declaration agency fee will also increase because the procedures are more complicated.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The customs declaration agency fees at coastal ports and inland ports may be different. The competition at coastal ports is fierce, and the prices may be relatively low.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If it is a long-term cooperation, some customs declaration agency companies will offer discounts. You may as well talk to them about the long-term cooperation.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Sometimes the customs declaration agency fees will also increase during the peak season because there is a large business volume and the agency companies are too busy to handle it, so they may raise the prices appropriately.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Whether the documents are complete also affects the agency fees. If the documents are incomplete, the agency company will incur additional costs when helping to handle it, and the fees will be high.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The consumption levels in different cities are different, and the customs declaration agency fees will also vary. The fees in big cities may be a little higher.