How many percentage points are usually added for import agency? Come and find out!
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I'm planning to find an agency company to help with my recent import business. I want to know about the market situation in advance. How many percentage points are usually added for import agency? The goods I'm going to import are mainly ordinary daily necessities. I haven't been involved in import agency before, and I don't know how this percentage is calculated. Is it calculated as a percentage of the goods value, or are there other calculation methods? I hope experienced friends can tell me about it so that I can have a clear idea.
Professional consultant answers
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The percentage points added for import agency are usually calculated according to a certain proportion of the goods value. For common goods like ordinary daily necessities, the percentage points added by general agency companies usually range from 1% to 5% of the goods value.
This mainly depends on various factors. First, the complexity of the import operation. If the imported daily necessities involve special certifications and have high inspection and quarantine requirements, the percentage points added may be higher. Second, market supply and demand. When the agency company's business is not saturated, the percentage points added may be relatively lower to attract customers.
In addition, the cost of the agency company is also an important factor, such as office space, staff salaries, etc. If the cost is high, the percentage points added may be more. Professional agency companies like Zhongshitong will evaluate and add reasonable percentage points according to specific business, ensuring service quality while providing competitive prices as much as possible, and providing customers with cost-effective import agency solutions.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
I've imported some simple daily necessities before. The agency I found added 2 percentage points. It felt quite reasonable, and the service was also good. But I heard that if the quantity is particularly large, there is room for negotiation on the percentage points.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Generally, it's about 3 - 4 percentage points. However, if the quantity of goods is small, the agency may add more percentage points. After all, the operation process is the same. If the quantity is small, their profit is less, and they will make up for it from the percentage points.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
I've learned that some small agency companies may do it with even 1 percentage point to attract customers, but the service quality may vary. It's better to find a reliable one. Don't just look at the percentage points.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Probably 2 - 3 percentage points. If the import procedures are troublesome, for example, if a lot of documents are required, the percentage points added are estimated to exceed 3 percentage points. It depends on the specific situation.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The agency I cooperate with adds 3.5 percentage points. They are responsible for customs clearance and other things, and the service is quite comprehensive. So I think this percentage point is okay.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Usually, it's between 1.5 - 4 percentage points. If the imported goods have special requirements, such as strict storage conditions, the percentage points added will be higher.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
I heard from a friend before that some agencies look at the place of origin of the goods. If it's far away or the transportation is difficult, the percentage points added will also be more, maybe 4 - 5 percentage points.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Generally, about 3 percentage points is more common. If the agency has a good reputation and good service, it's acceptable to add a little more percentage points.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Mostly 2 - 4 percentage points. If you cooperate with the agency for a long time, the percentage points may be discounted.