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How to declare Marine surcharge when conducting overseas trade?

source: Worth Cargo   2023-09-19 17:32:23  
Overseas trade has become an important source of profit for many companies. And shipping is an essential part of it. However, in the process of shipping, the issue of Marine surcharges has gradually emerged. Today, Voshi will introduce to you how to declare Marine surcharges as an enterprise engaged in overseas trade.
 
1. Types of Marine surcharges
 
Before understanding how to declare Marine surcharges, we must first understand the types of Marine surcharges. Marine surcharge mainly includes two aspects: one is the freight surcharge charged by the shipping company, and the other is the port fee charged by the port. Among them, freight surcharges include fuel surcharges, security surcharges, currency adjustment surcharges and so on; The port fees include dock fees, port fees, port maintenance fees and so on.
 
2. Calculation of Marine surcharges
 
The calculation method of Marine surcharge is complicated. Typically, the freight surcharge is adjusted based on changes in fuel prices that day. The port fees may be affected by local policies, labor unions and other factors to change. Therefore, we had better understand the situation in advance before shipping, so as to better calculate and prepare the relevant costs in advance.
 
How to declare Marine surcharge when conducting overseas trade?
 
 
Iii. Declaration of Marine surcharges
 
The declaration of Marine surcharges generally needs to be made before the goods are exported. When it comes to the declaration of freight surcharge, we can add the relevant cost into the contract when we sign the contract with the shipping company, and determine the time and method of payment of the cost. When it comes to the declaration of port fees, the relevant fees need to be paid before the goods enter the port, and check the local policies and procedures in advance, and declare according to the local requirements and regulations.
 
In general, for an enterprise engaged in overseas trade, understanding and mastering the relevant knowledge and declaration process of Marine surcharges is an important link to ensure the safe and smooth transport of goods to the destination, and is also the only way for enterprises to save costs and improve earnings.
 
The above is the contents of the Marine surcharge declaration. Later, Voshi will continue to update you more about maritime import and export, bulk cargo shipping and other more transport-related content, you can pay attention to us at any time, or have any questions you can directly call for consultation, free consultation phone: 86+133-8181-3888.