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Old 26-09-2008, 12:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Import Clearence Costs -Is this Quote too high???
Hi all,

As you may or may not be aware, I am importing a chair from China with a view to learning the ropes of furniture import.

It is 55kg in weight and occupies 1m cubed in volume.

Freight forwarder Uniexpress have quoted me the following costs to cover handling the chair and get it off the boat to a holding area in Ipswich, UK:

Terminal Handling GBP50.00
Documentation GBP65.00
UK Clearance GBP35.00
Use of deferment GBP20.00

Is this a normal charge? If so, I can kiss my profit margin goodbye

All comments gratefully received.

Paul
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