Import Pricing Example
Michael S. Cooke, CHB.

 

BASIC IMPORT PRICING EXAMPLE FOR IMPORTERS ONLY (example only).

This is a single non-contract import pricing entry for a general importation arriving by air. Standard Fees are Marked with an asterisk(*).

Rates will vary. This is a SAMPLE ONLY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE SPECIFIC PRICING INFORMATION.

 

* Formal Customs Clearance - $150.00

* International Documentation Fee - $75.00

* Single Entry Customs Bond - $5.00 per $1000.00 insured $50.00 minimum (If no C - Bond on File)

* THC / ISC Charges - $50.00 (Universal Fee Imposed by Airlines)

* Messenger Fee - $25.00

* Inland Delivery - Based on LCL weight or FCL and Zip code.

* CUSTOMS DUTY - Based on commodity and TEV. All Customs Duties are payable IN FULL via check or Automated clearing house (ACH) by the tenth day after the entry is filed. There are no exceptions. An additional 15% disbursement fee will apply to any duties (or other funds) fronted by us on behalf of the importer.

* Customs MPF Tax - 0.0021% of TEV ($25 min $485 Max)

* Customs HMF Tax (ocean only) - 0.00125% of TEV (no min no Max )

 

* All prices are negotiable and depend on import volume. Please call for further information.

 

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OGA (Other Government Agency, FDA, EPA, etc) Filing - $100.00 if necessary, and depending on commodity.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Cites Certification Filing - $75.00

Classification Fees - First Five are Free . $5.00 each additional Classification thereafter.

IRS Tax (mostly alcohol and tobacco products) - Please call for details.

Anti - Dumping Duty - Determined by Commerce Investigations / Rulings. Brought on by Disgruntled U.S. Domestic Producers. Please call for details.

Counter-veiling Duty - Determined by Commerce Investigations / Rulings based on unfair foreign government subsidies. Please call for details.

Other Agricultural Fees - Cotton fee, Sugar Fee, Pork Fee, Honey Fee, Pecan Fee, Potato Fee, Lime Fee, Mushroom Fee, Sheep Fee, Blueberry fee, Mango Fee, Hass Avocado Fee.

 

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Duty Drawback (19 CFR 181)- Variable Commision. Based on the Total amount of Duty / Taxes recovered from the Goverment.

Example: Importer paid $1,000,000.00 in Customs duty and import taxes for fiscal year 2006 on product Y. The product is combined with product X and subsequently exported. Duty Drawback is filed. Total initial recovery is $990,000 (99%). Agent commission will vary from 5% - 50% depending upon size of duty drawback claim and type of filing. Please call for details.

Project Consulting Services - $175 / Hr. 30 minute billing increments. Please call for details.