由 caicai8478 When you receive a quotation for cross-border transportation between China and Myanmar, the “sea freight fee” or “truck freight fee” in the prominent position are often only 冰山一角. Under the surface of the water, there are various types of miscellaneous fees (surcharges & additional fees) hidden that cannot be ignored. If these fees are not informed and understood in advance, it is easy to cause the final settlement cost to far exceed the budget and eat up your profit.
This article will sort out the various miscellaneous fees common in cross-border logistics in Myanmar, helping you change from “transport fee thinking” to “total cost thinking”.
- Shipping fee (China side)
These fees are incurred within China and are usually paid by the Shipper.
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Origin THC This is one of the largest and most common miscellaneous fees. It is paid to the port terminal for loading, unloading, handling, and site management at the terminal. Note: This fee is the same for sea transportation and land transportation, but the name and standard are different.
Documentation Fee Document fee/单证费 Fees generated by 货代或船公司电影提单、发票、箱单etc.
Customs Declaration Fee 报关报表费 委托报关行向中国海关申报制造所电视手机。
CIQ Fee 商没费 If the export goods belong to the 法定 inspection goods category, need to carry out commercial inspection (月与报关 combined into a single window), the resulting fee.
Security Surcharge 安保费In order to meet the international anti-恐 requirements, the cost of increased security measures at the port (如集装箱方法).
Trucking Fee 内陆手车费 The road transportation fee for transporting goods from your factory warehouse to the China Port.
二、Transportation fees and additional fees
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Ocean Freight / Trucking Freight 海运费 / Trucking fee This is the main transportation fee, usually in the form of “All-In” price (全包责) or “Pure shipping fee + additional fee”. Please confirm the price method.
Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) Fuel surcharge is used to compensate shipping companies or transportation companies for increased costs due to fluctuating fuel prices. When the exchange rate and oil prices change, this fee will be adjusted frequently.
Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) is a temporary surcharge when the price of oil rises sharply.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) 旺季进行费在旺季时季在旺季(如节十二前后) when the cabin is tight.
Congestion Surcharge 楥堵进行贴 When the destination port (如仰光港)or border 口岸 (如木姐) there is severe congestion, causing the boat period or vehicle period to be delayed. China-Myanmar routes are common!
- Destination fee (Myanmar side)
These fees are incurred in Myanmar and may be paid by the sender or receiver according to the terms of trade (FOB or CIF), and must be clarified in advance.
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Destination THC Destination Terminal Terminal Operation Fee 与起运港 THC corresponds to, and pay to Myanmar Destination Terminal Terminal (如仰光港) operating fee.
Customs Clearance Fee 清关新代费 This is the core fee of Myanmar.
Import Duty & Taxes Import duties and taxes paid by the Myanmar government, including:
- 关税：According to the commodity’s HS code and CIF value calculation.
- Commercial tax: Usually 5% of CIF value + 关税总和的.
- Income tax: For enterprise imports, usually 2% advance payment.
Cargo Inspection Fee If Myanmar Customs conducts an open-box inspection of the goods, this fee will be incurred and paid to the customs office or the designated inspection station.
Demurrage & Detention 极箱费和堆存费 两大“这个杀手”！
Demurrage (Demurrage): Penalty dues still not returned.
堆存费 (Detention): The storage fee generated by the goods at the wharf free of charge.
This cost will be incurred due to the delay in Myanmar transportation or domestic transportation!
Delivery Order Fee (D/O).
Port Security Fee Port Security Fee
Inland Trucking Fee (Myanmar) The cost of transporting the goods from Yangon to the final destination (如曼德勒、内比都) by truck. - How to avoid the “trap” of hidden costs?
Request a detailed quotation: Don’t just ask for “shipping fee how much money”, and please provide a detailed quotation of all possible costs (Breakdown Quotation). A professional quotation should include at least the above ten items
Clear trade terms: The Incoterms terms (如FOB, CIF, DDP) are clearly stipulated in the contract, and it is clear which costs are borne by you and which are borne by the other party. In particular, the DDP terms require that all goods be paid for.
Focus on “D&D”: Take the initiative to inquire about the purpose of the project/口岸的免费期 (Free Time) and evaluate whether your clearance and delivery process can be completed within the free period.
Choose honest and transparent partners: cooperate with freight forwarders who are rich in experience and actively inform about the various costs.
Pre-judge tax fee: Let the cargo agent or Myanmar partner estimate the tax and commercial tax in advance according to the goods, and calculate this part of the cost into the financial budget.
Conclusion
The total cost of China Transboundary Logistics = 主干运费 + 起运地杢费 + 起运地杢费 + 真机杢费 + 税费。
Successful cost control depends on the insight and foresight of the potential costs of each link. Efficient transportation at once comes from the seamless cooperation and transparent communication between shippers, freight forwarders and consignees. Transforming yourself from a passive payer to an active cost manager is the key to maintaining competitiveness in China-Myanmar trade.