How to reduce the tariff and freight of international transportation

Reducing tariffs and freight costs in international transportation has become a key focus. Pengsou Logistics Company, with its extensive experience and professional services, offers a series of effective service guidelines.

Methods to Reduce Customs Duties 1. Accurate Value Declaration: Some individuals deliberately underreport goods value to lower tariffs, which is not only illegal but may also result in cargo detention by customs. Pengsou Logistics recommends providing accurate value declarations with detailed cargo lists and invoices. This helps avoid additional costs and risks caused by false declarations. Additionally, understanding the destination country's tariff policies and rates allows for strategic planning of goods value and types, enabling the selection of low-tariff commodities for transportation.

2. Leveraging Free Trade Agreements: Numerous countries have entered into free trade agreements that reduce or eliminate tariffs on specific goods. Pengsou Logistics' expert team conducts thorough analysis of these agreements to help you verify compliance with preferential terms. If eligible, they will assist in processing required documentation such as certificates of origin, enabling you to benefit from tariff reductions.

3. Proper product classification: Different product classifications may result in different tariff rates. Pengsou Logistics experts will accurately select the appropriate product classification code based on the actual situation of the goods. Ensure you pay the lowest tariff rate to reduce costs.

1. Optimize packaging: Proper packaging reduces cargo volume and weight, lowering shipping costs. Pengsou Logistics provides expert packaging advice to select suitable materials and methods, avoiding overpackaging while ensuring cargo integrity during transit.

2. Selecting the Right Transportation Method: Different modes of transport offer distinct pricing and features. Pengsou Logistics will recommend the most suitable option based on factors like cargo characteristics, quantity, and delivery timelines. For example, sea freight is ideal for large shipments with less time-sensitive requirements, while air freight is better suited for urgent small-batch deliveries. The company also monitors market price fluctuations to ensure cost-effective solutions are always prioritized.

3. Consolidation: If you need to transport multiple shipments, Pengsou Logistics can help consolidate them. By combining shipments from different clients into a single container, we can share the shipping costs, thereby reducing the transportation expenses for each client.