BILLING SYSTEM
The billing system is simple, transparent and efficient. Your stock and freight forwarding fees are billed at what we pay out on your behalf and a flat service fee is charged per vehicle or stock unit.
This means you only pay for the services you require. And PAY AS YOU GO PAYMENT TERMS smooth your cashflow. This means that you can use your current sales to invest in stock for your next shipment for ongoing profits.
This means you only pay for the services you require. And PAY AS YOU GO PAYMENT TERMS smooth your cashflow. This means that you can use your current sales to invest in stock for your next shipment for ongoing profits.
FREIGHT FORWARDING
Freight forwarding fees are billed at cost and you receive your own copy of the freight forwarders account for verification.
This account clearly itemises the charges such as Japanese Customs Clearance Fees, Ocean Freight, Container Drayage, Terminal Handling Charges etc.
This means you you have genuine proof that what you have been billed is the actual cost of freight forwarding and shipping services.
Tip!
Some exporters add a margin to freight forwarding services. Ask your current exporter to provide you with a copy of your freight forwarding account and compare the amount on the account to what you have actually been charged.
TRADING ACCOUNT
Your personalised TRADING ACCOUNT provides you with an ongoing record of all credits and debits to your account.
Every time you make a remittance or buy something this is clearly itemised line by line.
- Streamline your accounting with instant access to EVERY purchase and payment at your fingertips in a single spreadsheet. No more incomplete records because of mis-placed remittance slips and invoices. Invoices are provided on a per vehicle or container basis as part of the shipping documentation provided to you.
- Know at a glance each cost input to every piece of stock down to the last Yen.
- Because your account is denominated in Japanese Yen and you are billed at ACTUAL COST you don't pay any currency margin on your purchases.
- Save bank fees by making fewer remittances. And take advantage of favourable exchange rate movements to top up your account for even cheaper buying.
- Keep up to date with the current status of your stock - shipped or in storage - colour coded in your account. You also receive separate Stock in Storage spreadsheets so you can see at a glance what stock you have ready for your next shipment. Great for uploading to your website and getting deposits from your customers!
TS EXPORT® was the first exporter from Japan to offer this simple system - way back in the 1990's. The system is unique to TS EXPORT®. You can only get this exact same system here.
VEHICLES - CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORHOMES etc.
Stock and freight forwarding fees are Billed at what we pay out on your behalf and a Flat Service Fee is charged per vehicle.
Typical CIF costs (the total cost delivered to your port) are:
Typical CIF costs (the total cost delivered to your port) are:
- Supplier/ Auction House Payment Billed at what we pay out on your behalf and a copy of the auction house invoice uploaded to your Client Portal for verification.
- Transport of Vehicle/s to the Port You can use one of our Transport Estimators to get an idea of this cost. Billed at actual cost. Click Here to use the Auction Transport Estimator
- Pre Shipment Services These are optional services, but could include inspections, aircon gas removal, asbestos removal, cleaning etc. Billed at actual cost and a copy of the auction house invoice uploaded to your Client Portal for verification.
- Freight Forwarding Fees These typically include Japanese Customs Clearance Fees, Ocean Freight, Freight Forwarders Service Fee, Marine Insurance and Container Loading, Container Drayage and Terminal Handling Charges for container shipments. Costs will vary according to departure and destination ports. These costs are billed at actual cost and a copy of the auction house invoice and freight forwarders invoice is uploaded to your Client Portal for verification.
- TS Service Fee Special B2B rate of Y50,000 with some vehicles FREE.
Multi Vehicle Importers
A low flat B2B service fee of Y50,000 applies per vehicle. With TS REWARDSSM you can also qualify for vehicles FREE OF OUR NORMAL SERVICE FEE.
A low flat B2B service fee of Y50,000 applies per vehicle. With TS REWARDSSM you can also qualify for vehicles FREE OF OUR NORMAL SERVICE FEE.
Single Vehicle Importers
A flat service fee of Y100,000 applies on your first vehicle. If you like our service then your second vehicle is FREE OF OUR NORMAL SERVICE FEE. For subsequent vehicles you enjoy our low flat B2B service fee of Y50,000 per unit and with TS REWARDSSM you can also qualify for more vehicles FREE OF OUR NORMAL SERVICE FEE.
A flat service fee of Y100,000 applies on your first vehicle. If you like our service then your second vehicle is FREE OF OUR NORMAL SERVICE FEE. For subsequent vehicles you enjoy our low flat B2B service fee of Y50,000 per unit and with TS REWARDSSM you can also qualify for more vehicles FREE OF OUR NORMAL SERVICE FEE.
The formula is simple:
VEHICLE 1 - What we pay out + Service Fee Y100,000
VEHICLE 2 - What we pay out + Service Fee FREE Y0
VEHICLE 3 etc. - What we pay out + Service Fee Y50,000
You can then get vehicles free of our normal service fee with our TS REWARDSSM program.
TS REWARDS VEHICLE - Cost (what we pay out) + Service Fee FREE
It's our reward to you for your loyalty. Thank You.
VEHICLE 1 - What we pay out + Service Fee Y100,000
VEHICLE 2 - What we pay out + Service Fee FREE Y0
VEHICLE 3 etc. - What we pay out + Service Fee Y50,000
You can then get vehicles free of our normal service fee with our TS REWARDSSM program.
TS REWARDS VEHICLE - Cost (what we pay out) + Service Fee FREE
It's our reward to you for your loyalty. Thank You.
ACTUAL EXAMPLES:
Single Vehicle Shipped Roll On-Roll Off
Toyota Celsior (Lexus LS400) Y105,000
1 Month Storage at TS EXPORT CENTRE while Import Approvals are obtained FREE
Transport to port 1 vehicle Y8,000
Freight forwarding & Japanese Customs Fees Y12,000
TS Service Fee 1 vehicle Y50,000
FOB Single Vehicle Shipped Roll On-Roll Off Y175,000
1 Month Storage at TS EXPORT CENTRE while Import Approvals are obtained FREE
Transport to port 1 vehicle Y8,000
Freight forwarding & Japanese Customs Fees Y12,000
TS Service Fee 1 vehicle Y50,000
FOB Single Vehicle Shipped Roll On-Roll Off Y175,000
3 Vehicles Containerised at Port
Toyota Celsior (Lexus LS400) Y105,000
Eunos Roadster (Miata/ MX-5) Y63,000
Eunos Roadster (Miata/ MX-5) Y84,000
1 Month Storage at TS EXPORT CENTRE while Import Approvals are obtained FREE
Transport to port 3 vehicles Y24,000
Container loading, freight forwarding & Japanese Customs Fees Y115,000
TS Service Fee 3 vehicles Y150,000
FOB 3 Vehicles Containerised at Port Y541,000
Eunos Roadster (Miata/ MX-5) Y63,000
Eunos Roadster (Miata/ MX-5) Y84,000
1 Month Storage at TS EXPORT CENTRE while Import Approvals are obtained FREE
Transport to port 3 vehicles Y24,000
Container loading, freight forwarding & Japanese Customs Fees Y115,000
TS Service Fee 3 vehicles Y150,000
FOB 3 Vehicles Containerised at Port Y541,000
- Examples are based on actual shipments. Vehicles were sourced locally.
- Does not include pre-delivery services that you may request such as odometer verification, air-conditioning gas evacuation, cleaning, biological contaminant removal etc.
- Actual costs can vary slightly from shipment to shipment.
- You're free to choose the shipping option that best meets your requirements.
Tip!
If you're comparing the service fees of exporters from Japan always ask the exporter if other costs such as transport, freight forwarding and sea freight are being billed at what the exporter pays out on your behalf or cost plus margin:
- Sometimes exporters will quote a low service fee but pad out the other costs - which means you are not really saving money - but often pay more. Always check that you are only paying the actual cost of what they pay out for the other services involved in the export of your vehicle.
- If the exporter quotes you an "Export Fee" it is usually not actual cost but "cost plus margin". You are paying more than you should.
- Always ask the exporter for a copy of the freight forwarders statement so you can verify that you are being billed the actual cost of what the exporter has paid out on your behalf. If the exporter is not willing to provide you with a copy of this they are probably billing you at "cost plus margin" not actual cost. TS EXPORT® always provides you with a copy of the Freight Forwarders account for verification.
AUTO PARTS CONTAINERS
Bulk Parts are billed at cost and a Service Fee per part is billed separately.
Special Order Parts are billed at delivered cost and a flat Service Fee per part/order applies.
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Special Order Parts are billed at delivered cost and a flat Service Fee per part/order applies.
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MOTORBIKE CONTAINERS
Motorbikes are billed at delivered cost and a Service Fee per unit is billed separately.
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FORKLIFT CONTAINERS
Forklifts are billed at delivered cost and a Service Fee per unit is billed separately.
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TRACTOR CONTAINERS
Tractors are billed at delivered cost and a Service Fee per unit is billed separately.
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EXCAVATOR CONTAINERS
Excavators are billed at delivered cost and a Service Fee per unit is billed separately.
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CAR & TRUCK CONTAINERS
Cars and trucks are billed at delivered cost and a Service Fee per unit is billed separately.
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