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    Customs and Forwarding agents

    I have just purchased a machinery part in Taiwan and am going thru the process of getting it to here and feel I am getting screwed big time. Can anyone recomend a custom and forwarding agent The part cost 1500 US and the cost to get it here excluding duty and insurance $1933

    Thanks. Noel

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    What size and weight, Noel?
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    What size and weight, Noel?
    a Freight – Door to Door - Import
    Quote info....

    Pickup Country: TAIWAN
    Pickup Wharf: TAICHUNG
    Destination Wharf: BRISBANE

    Weight/Size Of Delivery:95 KG 0.46 CUBIC METRES

    Origin Charges:
    Ex-factory to FOB Taichung: USD 463.00
    Rate Per CBM:USD 95.00
    Freight Charge: USD 95.00

    Destination Charges:
    Port Charges:$ 82.00
    Terminal Handling:$ 35.00
    Delivery Order Fee:$ 60.00
    Sea Cargo Fee:$ 35.00
    Cargo Management Fee$ 30.00

    AU$ Ex. GST:$ 244.50
    AU$:$ 268.95
    Plus: USD 558.00

    The total cost for the shipment from TAICHUNG, TAIWAN to BRISBANE is: USD 558.00 and Local Charges of: AU $ 268.95

    This quotation is based on Door to Door terms excludes marine insurance, however marine insurance charges are available on request from sales@wwcf.com.au

    LCL Personal Effects Shipment - Customs Clearance

    Weight/Size Of Delivery:91 KG / 0.46 CUBIC METRES
    Postage/Communication:$ 20.00
    Quarantine Application:$ 45.00
    Quarantine Fees:POA
    Customs Clearance:$ 139.00
    Delivery (Barrine):$ 468.68
    Delivery Fuel Surcharge:$ 70.32
    Wharf Infrastructure Levy:$ 35.00

    Total Ex. GST:$ 778.00
    Total Price:$ 885.80

    Conditions:QUOTATION VALID FOR 30 DAYS.IMPORT RESTRICTION APPLY TO IMPORTED CARGO CHECK WITH AUST CUSTOMS & QUARANTINE PRIOR TO IMPORTATION.DELIVERY IS BASED ON METRO AREA, WITH SELF UNLOADING USING A STANDARD TRUCK. SURCHARGES APPLY FOR SPECIAL UNLOADING EQUIPMENT.

    The total cost for the shipment including delivery, customs clearance & quarantine application, but excluding duty, taxes or insurance is: AU $ 885.80

    Total Cost of shipment in after currency conversion to Australian Dollars: $1 933.32
    A case of bull**** baffels brains

    Thanks Noel

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    Seems they're trying it on. Google Customs and Forwarding Agents and get further quotes. Prices can fluctuate wildly, particularly if it is believed that repeat business in unlikely.
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    Another reason might be the limited freight carrying options with covid perhaps having an adverse impact on carrier companies and frequency of trips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by windsock View Post
    Another reason might be the limited freight carrying options with covid perhaps having an adverse impact on carrier companies and frequency of trips.
    it has had a major impact, less vessel sailings means less space available and prices go up.

    Noel, the ex factory charge is a killer but all else looks on par for the current climate.

    The personal effects quote isn't relevant as they aren't your personal belongings.
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    The factory quoted FOB. $200 US or CIF $ 280 US but due to the destination of North Queensland suggested a forwarding agent So when I saw the FOB charge of $463 US I started thinking I whas being shafted


    Noel

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ancient Mariner View Post
    The factory quoted FOB. $200 US or CIF $ 280 US but due to the destination of North Queensland suggested a forwarding agent So when I saw the FOB charge of $463 US I started thinking I whas being shafted


    Noel
    yeah its a bit rich for a small item being that Taiwan isnt a large island. Destination has no bearing on origin charges so not sure why they quoted so high. Being LCL you will need a forwarder/broker.
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    How about using PoB as entry point? I could assist with that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    How about using PoB as entry point? I could assist with that.
    Thanks Ian I appreciate the offer.I don't know enough about how it all works so will just grin and wear it Hopefully the other quotes will be a tad cheaper


    Thanks. Noel

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