A lot of friends doing foreign trade in hardware often ask me: “From Qingyuan send a batch of 3 cubic meters of hardware to the Philippines how to operate?” Today I will comb through the whole process for you in detail, to help you avoid those “pits” in cross-border logistics!
I. Domestic transportation: Qingyuan→Guangzhou
Key point: this part needs you to arrange your own domestic logistics company transportation
Recommended logistics companies: Deppon, Shunbang, Shunfeng and other large logistics companies
Cost reference: 3 cubic meters of hardware about 300-500 yuan (specific need to inquire)
Packaging requirements:
✓ The outer package must be marked with clear markings.
✓ Fragile products need to be reinforced with wooden frame/crate.
✓ Provide packing list (PACKING LIST) and invoice (INVOICE) in English and Chinese.
Tips: It is recommended to choose door-to-door service, so that the logistics company directly delivered to the warehouse in Guangzhou, to save the trouble of transit!
Second, international sea transportation: Guangzhou → Philippines
1. Basic freight (general cargo price)
Destination port Unit price (yuan/CBM) 3CBM total price Estimated time limit
Manila 850 2550 15-18 days
Davao/Cebu 1000 3000 20-25 days
2. Additional Charges
Duty Drawback Cargo: +$100/CBM ($300 total for 3 parties)
General Trade Customs Clearance: $650/single (renewal fee $80/page)
Over-limit cargo: single piece >3 meters or >2000kg need to be quoted separately
Destination port delivery: according to the specific address of a separate charge
Warehousing fee: 100RMB/CBM/day for more than 5 days
Insured fee: 3% of the insured amount
Avoiding the pit guide: It is better to do simple anti-rust treatment for hardware to avoid moisture and rust on the way of sea transportation!
Third, the operation of the whole process 6 steps
Domestic transportation: contact logistics company for door-to-door pickup
Document preparation: make packing list and commercial invoice in English and Chinese.
Confirmation of booking: Provide cargo details to confirm the cost of ocean transportation.
Warehousing in Guangzhou: Arrive at the warehouse in Guangzhou to inspect the goods.
Shipping: Arrange customs clearance and shipment.
Customs clearance at port of destination: tracking the goods until the customer signs for acceptance.
IV. Example of cost estimate (Manila)
Item Cost (yuan)
Qingyuan-Guangzhou transportation 400
Basic ocean freight 2550
Documentary customs clearance fee 650
Total 3600
Note: The actual cost may fluctuate due to the specific conditions of the goods.
V. Special suggestions for hardware merchants
Consolidation: If the cargo volume is less than 3 parties, consider consolidation transportation to reduce the cost.
Tariff optimization: Know the Philippine import tariff policy in advance.
Peak season reminder: 2 months before Christmas is the peak of shipment, it is recommended to arrange in advance.
Insurance Advice: High-value hardware is recommended to buy marine insurance.
