A customs clearance fee is levied by the customs clearance agent or customs broker to cover the cost of preparing and filing customs documents.
The customs clearance fee is paid directly to the customs broker or customs clearance agent to cover the cost of submitting documentation and processing duties payment. This can be charged as a flat for per service, as one price for a bundle of services, or as a percentage of the shipment value.
The standard rate for Customs Clearance is roughly around $50 for clearance with China’s Customs and an additional $100-$120 for clearance with CBP.