Considering engaging in import agent work and wanting to understand the commission situation for import agents, such as how much the commission generally is, whether it's calculated based on cargo value, profit, or other standards, and differences in commissions for different products. The best answer indicates that there is no fixed standard for import agent commissions; it's usually 1%-5% based on cargo value and 10%-30% based on profit. Commissions vary by product; for example, products with high technical content tend to have higher commissions, and company regulations also influence them.
What is the typical commission for import agents, does anyone know?
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I've recently been considering working in import agency and want to know what the typical commission for import agents is. Is this commission rate fixed, or does it vary based on different types of business, products, or other factors? I hope experienced friends can share their insights to give me a clear idea so I can better plan my future career. Thank you all in advance!
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Import agent commission does not have a fixed standard; it is influenced by multiple factors. Firstly, business type. If it's import agency for ordinary consumer goods, the commission might be 1% - 3% of the goods' value. If it involves high-value-added precision instruments, etc., the commission could reach 5% - 8%. Secondly, different products also lead to variations; common daily necessities face high competition, so commissions are relatively low, whereas some rare or special products, due to operational complexity, will have higher commissions. Furthermore, company policy is also crucial. Some companies pay commission based on a certain percentage of profit, for example, 20% - 30% of the profit. Others use a tiered commission based on business volume, where the commission rate increases with higher business volume. Additionally, individual performance and capability also influence commissions; sales representatives with strong capabilities and extensive client resources may receive more favorable commission policies. In summary, a comprehensive judgment based on multiple factors is necessary.
I've heard it's usually around 2% - 5%, but it still depends on the company's specific regulations; there's a significant difference between different companies.
In previous import agency work I was involved in, commissions were mostly calculated based on profit, receiving 15% - 25% of the profit, depending on the difficulty of the business.
Probably around 1% - 6%; for orders that are large in volume and simple in process, the commission might be lower.
I know some are paid a fixed amount per order, ranging from hundreds to thousands, depending on the specific order.
I feel it depends on the profit margin of the imported product; if the profit is high, the commission rate might also be high, around 3% - 7%.
When I was working previously, the company paid commission based on 2% - 4% of the goods' value, and sometimes there were extra bonuses for meeting performance targets.
Some companies adjust commissions based on customer satisfaction; if customer reviews are high, commissions will be appropriately increased, usually between 3% - 6%.
I understand that some import agent commissions are 3% - 5% of the goods' value, and if there are long-term stable clients, the commission rate might be negotiable for a higher percentage.