The charging of international express shipments by import agents usually doesn't have a unified standard, and different agent companies may have different charges. Generally, the charging items include: Firstly, the basic freight, which depends on the weight, volume of the express shipment as well as the place of origin and destination. Generally, it is calculated according to the larger value of the weight segment and the volumetric weight (length × width × height ÷ 5000, with the units of centimeters and grams, and there may be differences among different agents). Secondly, the customs declaration fee, which is determined according to the complexity of the customs declaration. The customs declaration fee for simple general cargo is relatively low. There may also be a fuel surcharge, which will be adjusted according to the fluctuations of international oil prices. In addition, it may involve customs clearance handling fees, storage fees (if the express shipment is temporarily stored in the warehouse), etc. Zhongshitong will clearly inform the details of each fee in the charging, and make a reasonable quotation according to the specific situation of the express shipment, so that customers can clearly know the destination of each fee.
In short, to know the charging details thoroughly, it is best to communicate with the agent company, provide specific express shipment information to get an accurate quotation.
Professional consultant answers
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The charging of international express shipments by import agents usually doesn't have a unified standard, and different agent companies may have different charges. Generally, the charging items include: Firstly, the basic freight, which depends on the weight, volume of the express shipment as well as the place of origin and destination. Generally, it is calculated according to the larger value of the weight segment and the volumetric weight (length × width × height ÷ 5000, with the units of centimeters and grams, and there may be differences among different agents). Secondly, the customs declaration fee, which is determined according to the complexity of the customs declaration. The customs declaration fee for simple general cargo is relatively low. There may also be a fuel surcharge, which will be adjusted according to the fluctuations of international oil prices. In addition, it may involve customs clearance handling fees, storage fees (if the express shipment is temporarily stored in the warehouse), etc. Zhongshitong will clearly inform the details of each fee in the charging, and make a reasonable quotation according to the specific situation of the express shipment, so that customers can clearly know the destination of each fee.
In short, to know the charging details thoroughly, it is best to communicate with the agent company, provide specific express shipment information to get an accurate quotation.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Generally, it is charged according to the weight. The heavier it is, the more expensive it is. In addition, if the goods are special, such as fragile, oversized, etc., there may be additional charges.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Besides the weight and volume, the transportation distance also affects the charging. The longer the distance, the relatively higher the cost.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Some agents will also charge an operation fee. No matter what the goods are like, there will be this fixed fee.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the express shipment needs to be processed urgently, there will also be an additional charge. The specific details depend on the regulations of the agent.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Sometimes the taxes and fees of the destination country will also be included in the charging. This depends on the local policies.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For express shipments with complex packaging, the packaging materials and labor packaging costs may be calculated separately.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
For those that require special transportation conditions, such as cold chain transportation, the charging is definitely higher than that of ordinary transportation.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
If there is file processing or something like that, there may also be a file processing fee.