Detailed explanation of FBA's initial cost

Many people know that there are three modes of transportation for FBA's first journey, namely sea freight, air freight, and express direct delivery. Among them, sea freight is lower, while express direct delivery costs are higher. But people are not clear about the cost details of different transportation methods. Some freight forwarding companies will provide detailed fee details when making FBA initial quotations, while others will only provide a unified price. As logistics management personnel of foreign trade enterprises, it is necessary to have a deep understanding of all FBA fee details.

The initial cost of FBA mainly includes sea/air transportation costs, FBA customs clearance costs, packaging costs such as palletizing, local transportation costs, destination delivery costs, pick-up costs, customs clearance costs, customs duties, inspection costs, and other additional costs. The following will explain the sources of each cost one by one. The cost of sea/air transportation refers to the cost incurred by ships or aircraft for delaying goods, which accounts for the majority of FBA's initial costs. FBA customs clearance fees, tax declaration fees, and tariffs are all expenses incurred under trade treaties of various countries during foreign trade. The cost of palletizing packaging refers to the cost incurred by foreign trade enterprises entrusting freight forwarding companies to palletize and package goods, generally charged based on the square of palletizing. Local transportation and destination delivery costs refer to the cost of transporting goods before and after arrival, and the corresponding costs vary depending on the transportation method. The pick-up fee refers to the handling fee that needs to be paid for picking up the goods when they arrive at the destination port or airport. The inspection fee refers to the expenses incurred during customs inspection, usually paid by the freight forwarding company in advance.

The freight forwarding company will provide a detailed explanation of the content included in the FBA initial cost. Generally speaking, the fees they report include sea/air transportation costs, local transportation costs, and destination delivery costs, while FBA customs clearance fees, pick-up fees, customs clearance fees, and customs duties are included in the additional fees, which are mainly based on the actual expenses incurred. In addition, if foreign trade enterprises require a change in delivery address or other services during the FBA initial transportation process, corresponding fees will also be charged.