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Whether it is the import and export of goods by enterprises or the consignment of large items by individuals, people are often very concerned about the standard fees of shipping agents. After all, a clear understanding of the standard fee is crucial for reasonable cost planning and ensuring the smooth development of business. So, what is the specific situation of the standard fee of the shipping agent that you are concerned about?
The shipping agency fee includes five main components, and the specific standard fee will vary depending on the mode of transportation (whole-cabinet transportation/contained container transportation) and the type of service (port-to-port service/door-to-door service/double-tax service).
Cost module | Core Project | Billing methods | reference ranges |
base freight | ocean freight （O/F） | Full container: by container type; LCL: by CBM/ton | Full container: $800-$4200 per container; LCL (Less than Container Load): $80-$150 per CBM (Cubic Meter of Boarding Weight) |
port handling charges | THC, booking fee, document fee, customs clearance fee | Full container: fixed cost; Split container: apportioned by bill of lading or CBM | THC: 20GP approximately $150-200; document fee: $50-100 per ticket; customs fee: $30-150 per ticket |
shipping surcharge | BAF, PSS, CAF, Low-Sulfur Fee | Proportionally / per cabinet / per CBM | BAF: 5%-20% of the base freight; PSS: $100-500 per case during peak season |
customs clearance dispatch fee | Customs clearance fee, tariff, VAT, delivery fee | By invoice / by value / by distance | Customs fee: $150-300 per ticket; Tariff: 0%-25% (based on HS code) |
risk security fee | premium and valuation fee | value for value | Insurance premium: 0.3%-0.5% of the goods value; Valuation fee: 1%-3% |
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