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Wondering "how much does AllChinaBuy cost in total?"how much does 代购 (daigou) service really cost?".

1. Base Product Price

The starting point of your total cost is the original price from Chinese platforms

  • Item price shown on Chinese shopping sites (in RMB)
  • Domestic Chinese taxes already included
  • Tip:

2. AllChinaBuy Service Fees

The agent charges these mandatory fees:

Fee Type Typical Rate Calculation Method
代购服务费 (Purchasing Fee) 8-10% % of product price (varies by item category)
Payment Processing Fee 2-3% % of total transaction (PayPal/stripe markup)
Minimum Service Fee ¥15-20/item Flat rate for low-cost items

3. Currency Conversion Costs

Hidden exchange rate markups often add 3-5% extra costs:

  • RMB → Your Currency conversion (not at mid-market rate)
  • Bank or payment processor exchange fees
  • Pro Tip:

4. Domestic & International Shipping

Your items will incur these logistical expenses:

Stage 1: China Domestic Shipping (卖家到仓库)

  • Free if merchant offers 包邮
  • ¥8-20/item for standard delivery

Stage 2: International Shipping (仓库到海外)

Air Express (4-12 Days)

¥150-350/kg + Customs Fees

Sea Shipping (30-60 Days)

¥40-80/kg but higher risk of taxes

5. Possible Hidden Costs

Watch for these often-overlooked charges when calculating "how much will I pay in total?":

  • Warehouse Storage Fees:
  • Repacking Charges:
  • Customs Duties:

Real-World Example Calculation

Purchasing ¥680 baby stroller from Taobao:

  1. Product Price: ¥680.00
  2. 代购费 (@8%): ¥54.40
  3. Domestic Shipping: ¥25.00
  4. Currency Fee (@3%): ¥22.77
  5. International Air Shipping (per kg): ¥270.00
  6. 预计总成本 (Estimated Total): ¥1,052.17

Conclusion:1.5-2.5×online cost calculators