When shopping through AllChinaBuy, international buyers often ask: "How much will my order actually costhidden fees.

1. Base Product Costs

  • China domestic price:
  • International markup:

Pro Tip:

2. Platform & Service Fees

Fee Type Calculation Example
Purchasing fee 5-10% of product price ¥7.50-¥15
Payment processing 2.9% + ¥0.30 per transaction ¥4.65
Currency conversion 1-3% above mid-market rate ¥3-¥9 difference

3. Shipping Cost Variables

A. Direct Shipping (DHL/UPS/FedEx)

  • ¥250-¥400 for 2kg parcel (3-7 days)
  • +12-25% import tax (varies by country)

B. Sea Mail Consolidation

  • ¥80-¥120/kg (30-60 days)
  • +¥30-¥50 domestic forwarding fee

Total Cost Calculation Example

For a ¥150 item (2kg weight) shipped via EMS:

  1. Product: ¥150 × 1.08 = ¥162
  2. Service fees: ¥12 (8%) + ¥4.65 payment = ¥16.65
  3. EMS shipping: ¥280 (inc. ¥50 packing fee)
  4. Import tax (15% assumption): ¥54.30

Real Total:¥512.95 (≈$72 USD)

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • Warehouse storage:
  • Return processing:
  • Photograph services:
  • Repacking fees:

Cost-Saving Strategies

1. Group purchases to maximize consolidated shipping
2. Choose sea freight for non-urgent items >3kg
3. Request detailed expense breakdowns from your agent