In international trade, ocean freight is the preferred mode of transportation for many businesses, especially for bulk goods such as tires. However, the cost of ocean freight is not simply “by volume”, especially when it comes to sensitive goods, the cost and process will be more complicated. Today, we will analyze in detail, 5 cubic tires to Indonesia sea freight in the end how much money, as well as in the process need to pay attention to what matters.

 

 

First, the basic calculation of ocean freight costs

According to the quotation of Indonesia sea freight logistics, tires belong to sensitive goods, especially Indonesia Customs has strict requirements for SNI certified goods. Therefore, the cost of ocean freight is relatively high. At present, the offer of direct ocean freight double clear tax inclusive is 2600 RMB/cubic meter.

 

Then, the ocean freight cost of 5 cubic meters of tires is calculated as follows:

 

Total cost = 5 cubic meters × 2600 yuan / cubic meter = 13000 yuan

 

This cost includes shipping, customs clearance and taxes, belonging to the “door to door” service, relative peace of mind.

 

 

Second, other possible costs

Although 13,000 yuan is the basic cost, but in practice, there may be some additional costs. The following are a few aspects that need attention:

 

1. Minimum consumption

Ocean carriers usually have a minimum consumption requirement. According to the quotation, the minimum consumption is 0.3 cubic meters. 5 cubic meters is already far more than the minimum consumption, so there is no need to calculate the minimum consumption fee additionally.

 

2. Overweight charges

Sea freight charges are usually calculated by volume, but if the actual weight of the goods is more than 500KG/cubic meter, the charges need to be recalculated according to the actual weight. The specific formula is:

 

Billing cubic meters = actual weight ÷ 500KG

 

For example, if the total weight of your 5 cubic tires is 3000KG, then the number of billing cubic meters is:

 

3000KG ÷ 500KG = 6 cubic meters

 

At this point, the total cost would become:

 

6 cubic meters × 2600 yuan / cubic = 15600 yuan

 

Therefore, if your tires weigh more, be sure to confirm the actual weight in advance to avoid costs beyond expectations.

 

3. Customs clearance costs

In addition to the cost of sea transportation, you also need to pay the customs declaration fee. According to the quotation, the general trade customs declaration fee is 650 RMB per single. If there are more than 6 items in the customs declaration, the renewal fee is 80 RMB per page. Therefore, if you have more types of goods, the customs declaration fee may increase.

 

4. Statute of limitations

The time limit for sea transportation is usually 20-25 days, depending on the route and weather. If you have high requirements for the time limit, it is recommended to confirm with the logistics company in advance to avoid delaying the delivery time.

 

 

Third, how to save the cost of ocean freight?

Although the cost of ocean transportation is relatively fixed, but through some methods, you can still save some of the cost:

 

Reasonable packaging: try to optimize the packaging of goods, reduce the volume and weight to avoid overweight costs.

 

Advance planning: Communicate with logistics companies in advance to understand the latest ocean freight quotes and policy changes to avoid temporary price increases.

 

Choose the right logistics company: Quotations from different logistics companies may vary, so it is recommended to compare a few more and choose a cost-effective service provider.

 

Bulk transportation: If you have a large amount of goods, you can consider bulk transportation, usually logistics companies will provide certain discounts.

 

 

IV. Summarize

All in all, the cost of shipping 5 cubic tires to Indonesia by sea is about $13,000, but the cost may increase if the cargo is overweight or has more customs declaration. Therefore, it is recommended to make sure to confirm the volume and weight of the goods as well as the customs declaration details with the logistics company before shipment to ensure that the cost is within the controllable range.

 

Although sea transportation is relatively economical, the process and cost will be more complicated when sensitive goods are involved. Hopefully this article will help you better understand the components of ocean freight costs and provide some reference for your international trade journey.

 

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