Want to know about Zhengzhou import customs brokerage fees, as there's a need for a brokerage service for recent imports. The best answer indicates that the fee is not fixed and is influenced by factors such as cargo category, value, quantity, and weight. Simple general cargo brokerage fees are approximately 1000 - 3000 RMB. Fees increase in special circumstances. Zhongmaoda will conduct an assessment before providing a detailed quotation.
Under FOB terms, who is responsible for finding an import customs broker?
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I've been doing import and export trade recently, and it involves FOB terms. I'm not entirely clear about who is responsible for finding an import customs broker in this situation, the buyer or the seller. Some people say the buyer is responsible for import clearance and other matters, so the buyer should find a customs broker; but others say the seller has a series of responsibilities before the goods are loaded onto the ship, and might also be related to finding a customs broker. Are there any knowledgeable friends who can explain in detail who is responsible for finding an import customs broker under FOB terms?
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Richard WuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Global Trade Operations ExpertStart a Chat
[Under FOB (Free on Board) terms, the buyer is typically responsible for import customs clearance and related matters, so the buyer is usually responsible for finding an import customs broker. This is because FOB terms stipulate that the seller completes their delivery obligation by handing over the goods to the buyer-designated vessel at the designated port of shipment, after which the risk and responsibility for the goods are transferred to the buyer.
Import customs clearance is an operation after the goods arrive at the port of destination, at which point the goods are already within the buyer's scope of responsibility. By finding a professional import customs broker, such as Zhongmaoda, the buyer can better handle customs procedures, including preparing the necessary documents for customs clearance, such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, etc., to ensure smooth customs clearance of the goods. If the seller were responsible for the import customs broker, they might face many inconveniences, such as not being familiar with the local policies and regulations of the port of destination. Therefore, from the perspective of trade customs and operational convenience, it is more appropriate for the buyer to find an import customs broker.]
Sophia WangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics CoordinatorStart a Chat
[The buyer is responsible for finding an import customs broker. Under FOB terms, the seller is only responsible for delivering the goods to the ship, and everything after that is basically the buyer's responsibility, so import customs clearance is naturally the buyer's responsibility, and finding a brokerage company is also up to the buyer.]
Michael ZhangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Clearance SpecialistStart a Chat
[Definitely the buyer is responsible. Under FOB, the buyer bears all risks and expenses after the goods pass the ship's rail, so the expenses and operations related to import customs clearance are borne by the buyer, and it is more convenient to find a brokerage company to handle customs clearance.]
Daniel KimYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Commodity Inspection and Quarantine ConsultantStart a Chat
[The buyer is responsible for finding an import customs broker. Because under FOB terms, the buyer is responsible for arranging transportation and import clearance, finding a brokerage company to assist with clearance is a common practice.]
David ChenYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance AdvisorStart a Chat
[In FOB terms, import customs clearance is the buyer's responsibility, so finding an import customs broker is naturally done by the buyer, and the seller is not responsible for this part.]
Olivia LiuYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign Exchange Risk ManagerStart a Chat
[Generally, the buyer finds an import customs broker. FOB clearly stipulates that the seller's responsibility transfers after delivery, and import customs clearance, as a subsequent step, is handled by the buyer.]
Thomas LiYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Import Licensing AdvisorStart a Chat
[The buyer is responsible for finding an import customs broker. Under FOB Incoterms, the buyer assumes import-related responsibilities, and finding a broker to handle customs clearance is a way of fulfilling those responsibilities.]
Emma ZhaoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Export Documentation SpecialistStart a Chat
[According to FOB regulations, the buyer is responsible for import customs clearance, so the buyer should find an import customs broker, which aligns with trade procedures.]
Linda GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Dispute MediatorStart a Chat
[Under FOB terms, the buyer is responsible for finding an import customs broker, because import customs clearance falls within the buyer's scope of duties.]
Robert TanYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International Market Development AdvisorStart a Chat
[The buyer is responsible for finding an import customs broker. Based on FOB terms, the buyer has to handle a series of import matters, and the customs broker must also be found by the buyer.]