Cost structure

Splitting export filing and US import filing between two brokers

Buyers often ask what origin and destination broker split costs. The useful answer is which line items move, and who controls each one.

Charges set before loading: single document pack

The useful handover is a single document pack: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, classification notes and any origin or licence evidence.

We quote these separately so a landed-cost model does not hide them inside a single freight number.

Charges that depend on the declaration: aligned description and value

We align the description and value across both filings so the US broker is not explaining a discrepancy it did not create.

This is the line most likely to change if the description or classification is amended.

Charges that appear after arrival: two separate filings

China export clearance and the US import entry are separate legal filings handled by separate licensed parties under different timetables.

We flag these in advance rather than presenting them as a surprise on the arrival invoice.

The failure point we see most often: Assuming the China-side forwarder can file the US entry, or sending the US broker a different invoice version from the one used at origin.

Have these ready before filing:

Commercial invoice and packing list with matching values and descriptions.
Classification, origin and any licence references used in the declaration.
Booking reference, transport document and the consignee’s broker contact.

Questions importers ask us

Who is responsible for getting this right on a China-origin shipment?

The shipper supplies accurate product and value data; Hovmar Logistics checks the file before submission and coordinates with the destination broker. We confirm the split in writing at booking.

Can Hovmar review this before the cargo leaves Shenzhen?

Yes. Send the commercial invoice, packing list and intended classification before cutoff and our customs desk will flag gaps while they are still easy to fix.

Where this fits in your shipment

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Notes from the Hovmar Logistics customs desk in Shenzhen. Confirm current requirements with your licensed broker before filing.