FBA shipping refers to a logistics method for shipping goods from China to Amazon warehouses in the United States. There are two modes of FBA shipping: inclusive and non-inclusive.
1. What is the FBA shipping inclusive and non-inclusive tax?
The inclusive tax mode refers to the customs clearance agent of the logistics company and the payment of customs duties and other fees in advance, while the non-inclusive tax mode refers to the seller's own responsibility for customs clearance and the payment of customs duties and other fees according to the actual situation. So, does FBA choose to include tax or not? This needs to be considered according to several factors.
Different types of products involve different tariffs. The United States imposes different tariff rates on different categories of goods, generally ranging from 5% to 25%. If the tariff rate of the goods is higher, then choosing the package tax mode can avoid the risk of customs inspection and fines, and can also understand the cost in advance to facilitate pricing and budgeting. If the tariff rate of the goods is low, then choosing the non-inclusive tax mode can save some costs, and the customs clearance plan can be adjusted according to the actual situation.
2. FBA shipping options including tax or not?
1. Choose according to the quantity of goods
FBA shipping cargo volume is generally in container unit, divided into full container and LCL. Full container refers to the delivery of a whole container of goods at a time, and LCL refers to the shipment of multiple sellers' goods in one container. If the quantity of goods is large, then choosing the package tax mode can simplify the customs clearance process, reduce time and trouble, and also enjoy the preferential price of the logistics company. If the quantity of goods is small, then choosing the non-inclusive tax mode can flexibly choose the logistics company and the mode of transportation, and can also avoid confusing or losing the goods of other sellers.
2. Select according to tariff
FBA shipping duties are calculated based on the value and quantity of the goods and are generally paid before shipment or after arrival at the destination. If the tariff amount is high, then choosing the package tax model can avoid the impact of capital occupation and exchange rate fluctuations, and can also reduce capital
If the tariff amount is low, then choosing a non-inclusive tax model can take advantage of exchange rate changes and tax incentives, and can also increase financial liquidity.
3. Choose according to risk
The risks of FBA shipping mainly include customs inspection, delay, fines, returns and so on. If the risk control ability is weak, then choose the contract tax mode can transfer the risk to the logistics company, but also enjoy the insurance and compensation services of the logistics company. If the risk control ability is strong, then the non-tax mode can handle the risk events by itself, and can also save the service cost of the logistics company.
Then, the choice of FBA shipping tax or not tax, need to be based on their own commodity type, the size of the cargo, the number of tariffs and risk control ability to consider. Generally speaking, the inclusive tax mode is suitable for sellers with high tariff rate, small quantity of goods, high tariff amount and weak risk control ability, while the non-inclusive tax mode is suitable for sellers with low tariff rate, large quantity of goods, low tariff amount and strong risk control ability. No matter which model you choose, you should pay attention to signing a contract with the logistics company, clarifying responsibilities and obligations, and protecting your rights and interests.