3rd-party IOR provider shortlist
Estimated annual cost for United States at 100 shipments/year. Customs broker pinned to top when ADD/CVD is flagged.
| Provider | Setup fee | Per shipment | Annual minimum | Annual estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DHL Express IOR Service Bundled with DHL Express label; courier-network IOR. Best for parcel volumes; not for ocean LCL/FCL. | $250 | $35 | $0 | $3,750 |
UPS Trade Direct / IOR Courier-network IOR; Mexico coverage via UPS SCS network. Higher per-shipment than DHL on parcel. | $350 | $40 | $0 | $4,350 |
FlexPort IOR / DDP Freight-forwarder IOR; designed for ocean FCL + LCL + air. Annual minimum makes it uneconomic below ~200 shipments/year. | $1,500 | $65 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
Customs broker network (per-country) Local-broker IOR (CBP-licensed broker, EU agent under Art. 18, JP ACH agent, etc.). Highest per-shipment but most flexible for ADD/CVD or restricted goods. | $500 | $85 | $0 | $9,000 |