Planning to find an agency company to import goods, and worried about fee disputes, I want to understand the handling fees for agency imports and their calculation methods. The best answer states that handling fees for agency imports mainly include agency fees (around 1%-5% of the import value), customs declaration fees (200 - 800 RMB per shipment), transportation fees, warehousing fees, etc., and also provides detailed explanations of the calculation basis for each fee.
How is the agency import warehousing fee calculated?
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Our company has a batch of goods to import through an agent recently, and they will be stored in a warehouse for a period of time. But I'm not very clear about how these agency import warehousing fees are calculated? Is it calculated by day, by area, or are there other calculation methods? Are there any fixed standards or things to pay attention to? I hope knowledgeable friends can explain. Thank you!
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The calculation methods for agency import warehousing fees usually include the following situations.
First, calculating by area is a relatively common method. It is calculated by the size of the warehouse area you rent, multiplied by the unit price per square meter per day or per month. For example, if it is 10 yuan per square meter per day and you rent 50 square meters, then the daily fee is 500 yuan.
Secondly, there is also calculation by the weight or volume of the goods, such as a certain fee per ton per month, or a certain fee per cubic meter.
There is also calculation by the number of pallets. If the goods are stored on pallets, the fee will be charged based on the number of pallets.
In addition, some warehouses may also charge some additional fees, such as loading and unloading fees for inbound and outbound goods, and warehousing management fees. The specific calculation method is generally formulated by the warehouse provider based on its own costs, market conditions, etc. Therefore, when choosing agency import warehousing services, be sure to communicate clearly with the other party about all fee standards.
Generally speaking, calculating by area and time is quite common, just like the per square meter per day mentioned above. However, the price difference between different warehouses can be quite large, so you should compare several.
Some warehouses also charge fees based on the difficulty of storing the goods. If the goods require special storage conditions, the fees may be higher.
Calculating by the number of pallets is also simple and direct. You just count how many pallets there are and multiply by the charging standard for a single pallet.
In addition to basic warehousing fees, don't forget to ask about loading and unloading fees. This is also a considerable expense. Some are charged per ton, and some are charged per truckload.