Take control of your international shipping budget by tracking every expense in advance using the MyCNBox spreadsheet.
Shipping from China involves multiple cost layers. The MyCNBox cost estimation spreadsheet is a powerful tool designed to give you clarity and control over your total spending before
Key Columns in Your Cost Spreadsheet
Accurate estimation relies on tracking three main cost components. Here’s what to log for each item:
1. Item Cost (Product Price)
The base price of the product from the seller (e.g., TaoBao, 1688).
- Action:
- Tip:
2. Domestic Shipping (China to MyCNBox Warehouse)
The shipping fee paid to get the item from the Chinese seller to your MyCNBox consolidation warehouse address.
- Action:
- Tip:
3. MyCNBox Service Fees
The fees for MyCNBox's international forwarding services.
- Consolidation Fee:
- International Shipping:
- Optional Services:
- Action:calculator
- International Shipping:
Step-by-Step Calculation Process
- Populate Your Spreadsheet:
- Subtotal Per Item:
- Estimate International Fees:
- Grand Total:Formula: (Sum of All Item Costs + Sum of All Domestic Shipping) + (Estimated International Shipping + Service Fees) = Total Projected Budget
- Add a Buffer:
- Subtotal Per Item:
Benefits & Pro Tips
Benefits:
- No Budget Surprises:
- Informed Decisions:
- Tracking Clarity:
- Informed Decisions:
Pro Tips:
- Use the current exchange rate (RMB to your currency) in a separate cell to automatically convert totals.
- Regularly update the spreadsheet when you receive actual fee quotes from MyCNBox.
- Share the spreadsheet with friends for group buys to easily split costs.