Clear service fee information for overseas buyers sourcing furniture, FF&E, lighting, building materials, decoration products and customized project supplies from China.
Choose the right service model based on your sourcing plan, project size, supplier situation and delivery requirements.
For clients who place orders through our sourcing and procurement service. The service fee is usually based on EXW or FOB product value.
If a buyer visits China but does not place any order, we charge a daily service fee for accompanied sourcing, translation, market visits and factory or showroom visits.
For clients who need complete door-to-door support, we can coordinate international logistics, export handling, documentation, customs coordination and delivery follow-up.
Our sourcing service fee covers the coordination work required to help overseas buyers source from China more safely and efficiently.
This may include supplier communication, quotation comparison, price negotiation, order follow-up, basic quality checking, loading coordination and shipment preparation support.
For detailed standalone inspection fees, please review our Quality Inspection Service page. For broader questions, visit our FAQ page.
For small orders, sample orders or low-value procurement projects, a minimum service fee may apply. This ensures that we can provide proper supplier communication, product checking, order follow-up and shipment coordination with the same professional standard.
Sourcing from China is not only about finding a supplier. It requires supplier screening, product comparison, price negotiation, production follow-up, quality control, order management and shipment coordination. With E-REACHING, clients get a procurement partner in China, not only a translator or simple buying agent.
To keep pricing transparent, the following costs are not included in the standard sourcing service fee. If any extra cost is required, we will inform the client clearly before proceeding.
A clear procurement process helps overseas clients reduce risks, save time and make better purchasing decisions.
We understand your project type, product list, budget, destination country and delivery timeline.
We match suitable suppliers, factories, showrooms and product options based on your requirements.
We arrange market, factory and showroom visits, or provide remote product information and videos.
We compare quotations, review specifications and negotiate with suppliers to improve value.
We coordinate order details, payment terms, production schedule and supplier communication.
We check visible product quality, packaging, quantity and order details before shipment when included.
We coordinate loading, export documents, shipping arrangements and delivery follow-up.
Common questions about E-REACHING sourcing service fees, China visit support, QC inspection fees and project-based quotation options.
The standard sourcing service fee is usually calculated as 5% of the total order value, based on EXW or FOB product value. The final service scope should be confirmed before the project starts.
The sourcing service fee may include supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, factory or showroom visits, translation support, supplier communication, price negotiation, product confirmation, order follow-up, basic quality checking, loading coordination and shipment preparation support.
The sourcing service fee does not include international shipping, customs duty, import tax, destination delivery fees, laboratory testing, product certification, special packaging, product samples, installation, urgent overtime or third-party service fees unless clearly agreed in advance.
If a buyer visits China but does not place any order, RMB 600 per day may apply for accompanied sourcing, translation, market visits, factory visits and showroom visits. This fee is prepaid and non-refundable. If the buyer later confirms an order for the same project, the paid daily fee can be deducted from the final 5% sourcing service fee.
Yes. For small orders, sample orders or low-value procurement projects, a minimum service fee of RMB 5,000 may apply. This helps cover supplier communication, product checking, order follow-up and shipment coordination with a professional service standard.
Yes. For larger projects, long-term cooperation or complex procurement plans, E-REACHING can discuss a practical fee structure based on service scope, supplier locations, order value, inspection needs and project timeline.
No. International shipping, customs duties, import taxes, destination port charges and destination delivery fees are normally quoted separately. Door-to-door logistics depends on destination country, trade terms, product volume, shipping method and customs requirements.
Basic quality checking may be included in full sourcing support when agreed. However, standalone QC inspection, detailed inspection reports, during-production inspection, factory audit, 100% full inspection, repeated visits or project QC management may be quoted separately. Detailed inspection fees are available on the Quality Inspection Service page.
Yes. For projects involving multiple suppliers, several product categories, long production cycles or multiple shipments, E-REACHING can review the product list, supplier locations, order value and timeline, then recommend a practical project-based fee proposal.
No. We aim to keep pricing transparent. If extra costs are required, such as third-party testing, special packaging, product samples, urgent arrangement, international shipping or customs-related charges, we will inform the client before proceeding.
Send us your product list, reference images, quantity, destination country, supplier information, budget range and project timeline. E-REACHING will review your requirements and recommend a suitable sourcing or procurement support plan.
