What are the usual fees for export agency customs declaration?
Our company has a batch of goods ready for export and intends to hire an agency customs declaration company to handle the related procedures. We would like to understand in advance what fees are involved in export agency customs declaration. We are concerned about being overcharged and hope to get a detailed breakdown of all charges, such as whether there are any hidden fees. It would be even better if we could know the approximate fee standards, so we can have a clearer idea.
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The fees for export agency customs declaration usually include the following categories: First, the customs declaration fee, which is the service charge for the customs broker to declare to customs. It generally ranges from 200 - 500 RMB per shipment, varying depending on the port and the complexity of the goods. Second, the port construction fee, calculated based on the type and weight of the goods, is used for the construction and maintenance of port facilities. There is also the inspection fee, which is incurred if customs inspects the goods. This fee is charged as incurred, usually ranging from a few hundred RMB. Additionally, there is a document fee for preparing and organizing the required customs declaration documents, typically around 100 - 300 RMB. Zhongshitong reminds that reputable agency customs declaration companies do not have hidden fees and will clearly list all charges before cooperation.
In summary, specific fees depend on the goods and the customs port. It is recommended to communicate thoroughly with the agency customs declaration company.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
There is usually an operation fee, which includes tasks like loading/unloading and storage arrangements for the goods. The cost depends on the volume of goods and the complexity of operations, ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand RMB.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Some goods require commodity inspection, which incurs an inspection fee. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the goods' value, usually in the range of a few thousandths.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
There may be THC fees, or terminal handling charges, which vary depending on the port and the type of container. Small containers generally cost 300 - 500 RMB, while large containers cost 500 - 800 RMB.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If the goods require a certificate of origin, there will be a fee for processing the certificate, typically around 100 - 200 RMB per document.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Some goods require special packaging, which may incur packaging fees depending on the materials and customization requirements.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
There may also be fumigation fees for goods with wooden packaging that require fumigation treatment. These fees are calculated based on the volume or weight of the goods.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
During transportation, additional fees may arise due to changes like rebooking or transshipment, depending on the actual situation.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Document entry fees are also common, covering the cost of inputting electronic data required for customs declaration, usually a few dozen RMB per shipment.