Is there a customs clearance fee?
US Customs collects this fee on most shipments that enter the country. It’s calculated at 0.3464\% of the entered value (the cost of the merchandise, as entered on the commercial invoice you provide to your customs broker), with a minimum of $27.23 and a maximum of $528.33.
Do I need a broker to buy from China?
There is no legal requirement that importers must hire a Licensed Customs Broker to clear imports into the United States. Many successful importers, though, choose to utilize the services of Customs Brokers so their goods are imported properly without delays.
Are there any tricks to bargaining in China?
Throughout the years of living and traveling throughout the country, there are a number of tricks I’ve picked up in regards to bargaining in China. This is a long list of tricks, but if you implement just a few of them, you could save yourself quite a bit of time, money and headache.
How can I reduce the cost of importing from China?
1. Ensure the supplier will agree to shipping under FOB terms from their nearest port or airport as this will greatly reduce your shipping costs and give you more control over the shipment. For example, if you were importing from China and the closest port to the supplier is Shanghai, you would request FOB Shanghai terms.
How do I import goods from foreign countries?
1. Identify your import rights. When you buy goods from foreign sources, you become the importer. The courier such as DHL/UPS/FedEx will handle everything and deliver to your door if your package is small and used for personal use only or the value is not so big.
How to choose the right courier for international shipments?
Identify your import rights. When you buy goods from foreign sources, you become the importer. The courier such as DHL/UPS/FedEx will handle everything and deliver to your door if your package is small and used for personal use only or the value is not so big. If so, it will save you a lot of time and money.