--- title: "What are the core components and additional charge items of import customs brokerage fees at Jiangmen Port?" description: "Many import enterprises often encounter problems such as hidden charges and inflated quotations due to unclear understanding of the composition of agency customs brokerage fees at Jiangmen Port，resulting in excess customs clearance costs and even delays. By disassembling the core components of fees，checking hidden charge items and matching the fair price range，enterprises can accurately control customs clearance costs，and at the same time，with the help of compliant operations of professional age..." url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "Customs Declaration Q&A" datePublished: "2026-11-01" dateModified: "2026-11-01" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 9 --- # What are the core components and additional charge items of import customs brokerage fees at Jiangmen Port? ## Question I am a trader based in Foshan specializing in imported hardware spare parts. Last month, a batch of precision bearings I shipped from Germany for the first time arrived at Jiangmen Gaosha Port, and I hired a small customs brokerage agency. The final settlement fee was nearly 30% higher than the initial quotation, and the agency claimed that additional items such as port detention assistance fee and inspection service fee were added, which were not notified in advance at all, leading to serious cost overrun for me that month. Another batch of stainless steel fasteners will arrive at the port in these two days, and I am really afraid of falling into traps again. I am eager to know the specific fee composition of Jiangmen import customs brokerage, the fair market price, and whether all fees can be locked in advance to avoid hidden charges. The delivery time is tight now, and I am worried about both cost overruns and customs clearance delays caused by disputes, which makes me very anxious. ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer Traditional quotations for Jiangmen import customs brokerage often have the drawback of "low-price drainage + hidden charges". Many small agencies only quote basic customs brokerage fees，but fail to inform additional items such as inspection assistance fee，port detention coordination fee，document expediting fee in advance. Once the goods are inspected or document delay occurs，they will charge additional fees，resulting in 30%-50% overrun of the final cost，and even customs clearance delay due to fee disputes，resulting in extra port detention fees. The optimization path can choose the **full package fee mode**，which locks core items such as basic customs brokerage fee，document review fee，port operation fee in advance，and hedges part of the tax cost with the help of VAT deferral policy. Jiangmen Port has fully implemented import VAT deferral in 2026，and eligible enterprises can defer the payment of import value-added tax until the tax declaration period to ease cash flow pressure. The access threshold of this mode is relatively low，and enterprises can apply as long as they have complete import and export operation rights and compliant document materials. According to the calculation of hardware spare parts with a cargo value of 1 million yuan，the full package mode can save 15%-20% of hidden charges，plus the cash flow income brought by VAT deferral，the comprehensive cost can be reduced by about 8%-12%. In addition，it is necessary to specify the **no hidden fee clause** in the contract，and agree on all fee details and upper limits to avoid subsequent disputes. **status:** accepted **Author:** Jason Wu **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 2 The basic customs brokerage fee in Jiangmen Port import customs brokerage fees is mainly charged per shipment, with a fair market price of 300-500 yuan per shipment. If there is a valuation dispute or document deletion and re-declaration, additional fees will be incurred: the valuation dispute coordination fee is about 1000-2000 yuan per time, and the document deletion and re-declaration fee is about 500-800 yuan per time. It should be noted that if the declared price of goods is lower than the fair price of similar goods in the same period during customs valuation, a price query will be triggered. At this time, supporting documents such as original factory invoices and foreign exchange payment vouchers are required. If they cannot be provided in time, it will lead to valuation delay and port detention fees. It is recommended to ask the agent to review the rationality of the declared price in advance to avoid triggering valuation disputes. **status:** suggested **Author:** Michael Zhang **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 3 The logistics related fees of import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port mainly include Terminal Handling Charge (THC), container detention fee, storage fee, etc. THC is charged according to container type: about 800-1000 yuan for 20GP containers, about 1200-1500 yuan for 40HQ containers. Container detention fee is charged from the 7th day after arrival at the port, about 100-200 yuan per container per day, and storage fee is about 50-100 yuan per container per day. If you choose direct shipment to Jiangmen Port, you can save transfer fees, but transfer may be required when shipping space is tight, and the transfer fee is about 200-300 yuan per container. It is recommended to confirm the free storage period and free container period of the shipping company in advance. If the delivery time is tight, you can apply for extending the free storage period to avoid additional fees. **status:** suggested **Author:** Linda Gao **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 4 Taxes involved in import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port in 2026 mainly include import tariff, value-added tax and consumption tax (for taxable consumer goods), which are directly levied by the customs and only collected and paid by the agent on behalf of the customs. The tariff rate is determined according to the HS code of the goods, generally 5%-20%, and the value-added tax rate is 13%. In addition, if the enterprise meets the conditions for VAT deferral, it can apply for deferred payment of import value-added tax at the time of customs declaration, without paying at the time of customs clearance, so as to ease the pressure of cash flow. The access threshold of this policy is relatively low, and enterprises can apply as long as they have complete import and export operation rights and compliant document materials. **status:** suggested **Author:** Andy Guo **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 5 The foreign exchange receipt and payment related fees of Jiangmen import customs brokerage mainly include exchange difference handling fee, foreign exchange settlement handling fee, etc. The exchange difference handling fee is charged according to the difference between the exchange rate at the time of customs declaration and the exchange rate at the time of foreign exchange payment, generally 0.1%-0.3% of the cargo value, and the foreign exchange settlement handling fee is about 0.05%-0.1% of the settlement amount. If enterprises use RMB cross-border payment (CIPS system), they can save foreign exchange conversion handling fees, about 0.2%-0.4% of the cargo value. It is recommended to lock the exchange rate in advance or use RMB cross-border payment to reduce exchange difference risks and handling costs, while ensuring that the foreign exchange payment and receipt vouchers are consistent with the information on the customs declaration form to avoid compliance risks. **status:** suggested **Author:** Cindy Chen **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 6 Fee disputes of Jiangmen import customs brokerage mostly arise from vague contract agreements. Many enterprises only reach oral quotations with agents, and do not clarify the fee composition, upper limit and liability for breach of contract. If the agent illegally collects hidden fees, enterprises shall retain evidence such as quotations, contracts, payment vouchers, and file complaints to industry associations or customs supervision departments for rights protection. It is recommended to specify the detailed items, charging standards and upper limits of all fees in the agency contract, and at the same time agree that if the agent collects unlisted fees, it shall bear the liability for breach of contract for delayed customs clearance, so as to avoid subsequent disputes. **status:** suggested **Author:** Grace Wang **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 7 Inspection related fees of import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port mainly include container unpacking fee, inspection assistance fee, sample testing fee, etc. The unpacking fee is charged according to container type: about 500-800 yuan for 20GP containers, about 800-1200 yuan for 40HQ containers; the inspection assistance fee is about 300-500 yuan per time, and the sample testing fee is about 1000-2000 yuan per sample if testing is required. If the goods packaging does not meet the customs inspection requirements, rectification fees will be incurred, about 200-500 yuan per container. It is recommended to ask the agent to review whether the goods packaging meets the inspection standards in advance. If it involves fragile goods or precision instruments, you can apply for priority inspection to reduce the damage to the goods caused by unpacking, and prepare the document materials required for inspection in advance to speed up the inspection. **status:** suggested **Author:** Victor Sun **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 8 Packaging related fees of import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port mainly include packaging rectification fee, fumigation fee, disinfection fee, etc. If the goods packaging does not meet the customs quarantine requirements, rectification fees will be incurred, about 300-600 yuan per container; the fumigation fee is about 200-400 yuan per container, and the disinfection fee is about 100-300 yuan per container. For dangerous goods or fragile goods, if the packaging does not meet the UN standards or transportation requirements, they will be required to repackage, with a cost of about 1000-2000 yuan per container. It is recommended to select compliant packaging materials and methods in advance according to the type of goods and customs requirements. If it is dangerous goods, MSDS report and UN packaging certificate shall be provided to avoid additional costs caused by packaging problems. **status:** suggested **Author:** Daniel Xu **Date:** 2026-11-01 ### Answer 9 The optimization of Jiangmen import customs brokerage fees can be realized through supply chain planning. For example, centralized customs declaration of goods can enjoy batch discounts, and the batch customs brokerage fee is about 200-400 yuan per shipment, which saves 100-200 yuan per shipment compared with single shipment declaration. In addition, choosing appropriate trade terms: if CIF terms are adopted, the freight forwarder can be responsible for customs declaration and logistics in a unified way, integrate fees and reduce comprehensive costs. According to the calculation of enterprises with an annual import cargo value of 10 million yuan, adopting centralized customs declaration and CIF term integrated services can save about 5%-8% of the comprehensive cost of customs clearance and logistics. It is recommended to formulate an exclusive supply chain plan according to the import frequency and cargo volume of the enterprise to achieve the optimal cost. **status:** suggested **Author:** Lucas Liu **Date:** 2026-11-01 ## Related Categories - [Import Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-import-agency/) - [Export Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-agency/) - [Export Tax Rebate Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-tax-rebate/) - [Freight Forwarding Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-freight-forwarding/) - [Forex Settlement Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-forex-settlement/) - [Entrepôt Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-entrepot-trade/) - [General Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-general-trade/) ## Related Resources - [Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/services/) - [Trade Cases](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/) - [Trade Wiki](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/wiki/) - [Trade Class](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/guide/) - [Global Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/country/) ## Structured Data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "QAPage", "inLanguage":"en", "isPartOf": { "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#website" }, "publisher":{ "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#organization" }, "mainEntity": { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the core components and additional charge items of import customs brokerage fees at Jiangmen Port?", "text": "I am a trader based in Foshan specializing in imported hardware spare parts. Last month, a batch of precision bearings I shipped from Germany for the first time arrived at Jiangmen Gaosha Port, and I hired a small customs brokerage agency. The final settlement fee was nearly 30% higher than the initial quotation, and the agency claimed that additional items such as port detention assistance fee and inspection service fee were added, which were not notified in advance at all, leading to serious cost overrun for me that month. Another batch of stainless steel fasteners will arrive at the port in these two days, and I am really afraid of falling into traps again. I am eager to know the specific fee composition of Jiangmen import customs brokerage, the fair market price, and whether all fees can be locked in advance to avoid hidden charges. The delivery time is tight now, and I am worried about both cost overruns and customs clearance delays caused by disputes, which makes me very anxious.", "answerCount": 9, "upvoteCount": 7, "datePublished": "2026-11-01T22:48:16Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-01T22:55:09Z", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zhongshen Trading China", "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html" } ,"acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Traditional quotations for Jiangmen import customs brokerage often have the drawback of "low-price drainage + hidden charges". Many small agencies only quote basic customs brokerage fees，but fail to inform additional items such as inspection assistance fee，port detention coordination fee，document expediting fee in advance. Once the goods are inspected or document delay occurs，they will charge additional fees，resulting in 30%-50% overrun of the final cost，and even customs clearance delay due to fee disputes，resulting in extra port detention fees. The optimization path can choose the full package fee mode ，which locks core items such as basic customs brokerage fee，document review fee，port operation fee in advance，and hedges part of the tax cost with the help of VAT deferral policy. Jiangmen Port has fully implemented import VAT deferral in 2026，and eligible enterprises can defer the payment of import value-added tax until the tax declaration period to ease cash flow pressure. The access threshold of this mode is relatively low，and enterprises can apply as long as they have complete import and export operation rights and compliant document materials. According to the calculation of hardware spare parts with a cargo value of 1 million yuan，the full package mode can save 15%-20% of hidden charges，plus the cash flow income brought by VAT deferral，the comprehensive cost can be reduced by about 8%-12%. In addition，it is necessary to specify the no hidden fee clause in the contract，and agree on all fee details and upper limits to avoid subsequent disputes.", "upvoteCount": 7, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#acceptedAnswer", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:38:35Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Jason Wu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/jason-wu/"} } ,"suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The basic customs brokerage fee in Jiangmen Port import customs brokerage fees is mainly charged per shipment, with a fair market price of 300-500 yuan per shipment. If there is a valuation dispute or document deletion and re-declaration, additional fees will be incurred: the valuation dispute coordination fee is about 1000-2000 yuan per time, and the document deletion and re-declaration fee is about 500-800 yuan per time. It should be noted that if the declared price of goods is lower than the fair price of similar goods in the same period during customs valuation, a price query will be triggered. At this time, supporting documents such as original factory invoices and foreign exchange payment vouchers are required. If they cannot be provided in time, it will lead to valuation delay and port detention fees. It is recommended to ask the agent to review the rationality of the declared price in advance to avoid triggering valuation disputes.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-2", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:31:46Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Michael Zhang","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/michael-zhang/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The logistics related fees of import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port mainly include Terminal Handling Charge (THC), container detention fee, storage fee, etc. THC is charged according to container type: about 800-1000 yuan for 20GP containers, about 1200-1500 yuan for 40HQ containers. Container detention fee is charged from the 7th day after arrival at the port, about 100-200 yuan per container per day, and storage fee is about 50-100 yuan per container per day. If you choose direct shipment to Jiangmen Port, you can save transfer fees, but transfer may be required when shipping space is tight, and the transfer fee is about 200-300 yuan per container. It is recommended to confirm the free storage period and free container period of the shipping company in advance. If the delivery time is tight, you can apply for extending the free storage period to avoid additional fees.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-3", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:22:05Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Linda Gao","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/linda-gao/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Taxes involved in import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port in 2026 mainly include import tariff, value-added tax and consumption tax (for taxable consumer goods), which are directly levied by the customs and only collected and paid by the agent on behalf of the customs. The tariff rate is determined according to the HS code of the goods, generally 5%-20%, and the value-added tax rate is 13%. In addition, if the enterprise meets the conditions for VAT deferral, it can apply for deferred payment of import value-added tax at the time of customs declaration, without paying at the time of customs clearance, so as to ease the pressure of cash flow. The access threshold of this policy is relatively low, and enterprises can apply as long as they have complete import and export operation rights and compliant document materials.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-4", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:19:56Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Andy Guo","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/andy-guo/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The foreign exchange receipt and payment related fees of Jiangmen import customs brokerage mainly include exchange difference handling fee, foreign exchange settlement handling fee, etc. The exchange difference handling fee is charged according to the difference between the exchange rate at the time of customs declaration and the exchange rate at the time of foreign exchange payment, generally 0.1%-0.3% of the cargo value, and the foreign exchange settlement handling fee is about 0.05%-0.1% of the settlement amount. If enterprises use RMB cross-border payment (CIPS system), they can save foreign exchange conversion handling fees, about 0.2%-0.4% of the cargo value. It is recommended to lock the exchange rate in advance or use RMB cross-border payment to reduce exchange difference risks and handling costs, while ensuring that the foreign exchange payment and receipt vouchers are consistent with the information on the customs declaration form to avoid compliance risks.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-5", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:12:00Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Cindy Chen","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/cindy-chen/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Fee disputes of Jiangmen import customs brokerage mostly arise from vague contract agreements. Many enterprises only reach oral quotations with agents, and do not clarify the fee composition, upper limit and liability for breach of contract. If the agent illegally collects hidden fees, enterprises shall retain evidence such as quotations, contracts, payment vouchers, and file complaints to industry associations or customs supervision departments for rights protection. It is recommended to specify the detailed items, charging standards and upper limits of all fees in the agency contract, and at the same time agree that if the agent collects unlisted fees, it shall bear the liability for breach of contract for delayed customs clearance, so as to avoid subsequent disputes.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-6", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:10:08Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Grace Wang","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/grace-wang/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Inspection related fees of import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port mainly include container unpacking fee, inspection assistance fee, sample testing fee, etc. The unpacking fee is charged according to container type: about 500-800 yuan for 20GP containers, about 800-1200 yuan for 40HQ containers; the inspection assistance fee is about 300-500 yuan per time, and the sample testing fee is about 1000-2000 yuan per sample if testing is required. If the goods packaging does not meet the customs inspection requirements, rectification fees will be incurred, about 200-500 yuan per container. It is recommended to ask the agent to review whether the goods packaging meets the inspection standards in advance. If it involves fragile goods or precision instruments, you can apply for priority inspection to reduce the damage to the goods caused by unpacking, and prepare the document materials required for inspection in advance to speed up the inspection.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-7", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T23:02:28Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Victor Sun","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/victor-sun/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Packaging related fees of import customs brokerage at Jiangmen Port mainly include packaging rectification fee, fumigation fee, disinfection fee, etc. If the goods packaging does not meet the customs quarantine requirements, rectification fees will be incurred, about 300-600 yuan per container; the fumigation fee is about 200-400 yuan per container, and the disinfection fee is about 100-300 yuan per container. For dangerous goods or fragile goods, if the packaging does not meet the UN standards or transportation requirements, they will be required to repackage, with a cost of about 1000-2000 yuan per container. It is recommended to select compliant packaging materials and methods in advance according to the type of goods and customs requirements. If it is dangerous goods, MSDS report and UN packaging certificate shall be provided to avoid additional costs caused by packaging problems.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-8", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T22:57:13Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Daniel Xu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/daniel-xu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The optimization of Jiangmen import customs brokerage fees can be realized through supply chain planning. For example, centralized customs declaration of goods can enjoy batch discounts, and the batch customs brokerage fee is about 200-400 yuan per shipment, which saves 100-200 yuan per shipment compared with single shipment declaration. In addition, choosing appropriate trade terms: if CIF terms are adopted, the freight forwarder can be responsible for customs declaration and logistics in a unified way, integrate fees and reduce comprehensive costs. According to the calculation of enterprises with an annual import cargo value of 10 million yuan, adopting centralized customs declaration and CIF term integrated services can save about 5%-8% of the comprehensive cost of customs clearance and logistics. It is recommended to formulate an exclusive supply chain plan according to the import frequency and cargo volume of the enterprise to achieve the optimal cost.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/core-components-and-additional-charges-of-jiangmen-import-customs-brokerage-fees.html#suggestedAnswer-9", "datePublished": "2026-11-01T22:55:09Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Lucas Liu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/lucas-liu/"} } ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ {"@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Q&A", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Customs Declaration Q&A", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-customs-declaration/"} ,{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "What are the core components and additional charge items of import customs brokerage fees at Jiangmen Port?"} ] } ] ```