JD International is a cross-border e-commerce platform under JD Group, providing marketing channels for overseas merchants to help them enter the Chinese market. How much does it cost to open a store? This is a question that many overseas merchants want to know. Let’s take a closer look at how much it costs for merchants to open a store on JD International?
1. Store registration fee
To open a store on JD International, you need to register as a merchant first. The registration fee includes a platform deposit and an annual fee. The platform deposit refers to a certain amount of money that merchants need to pay to sell products on the platform to ensure the merchant’s reputation and product quality. At present, the platform deposit of JD International is US$5,000. The annual fee refers to the fee that a store must pay to open a store on the platform for one year, which is currently US$2,000.
2. Product listing fee
Products listed on JD International must pay a certain fee. The specific fee is determined according to the number of product categories. Generally speaking, the cost of listing products includes platform service fees and technical service fees. The platform service fee refers to a certain percentage of the fee that a store needs to pay to sell products on the platform, which is currently 5%. The technical service fee refers to the fees that a store needs to pay for some technical consultation on the platform, such as advertising marketing and data analysis.
3. Logistics and freight
Logistics and transportation are products sold on JD International. The logistics and freight are determined according to the net weight, volume and delivery area of the product. Merchants can choose to use the logistics services provided by the platform, or choose their own logistics companies for delivery. The application of the logistics services provided by the platform must pay a certain fee, and the specific fee is determined according to the net weight and delivery area of the product.
4. Other miscellaneous fees
During the process of opening a store, other miscellaneous fees may also appear, such as trademark licensing fees, advertising fees, etc. This fee depends on the specific situation, and merchants need to consider it according to their own situation.
Generally speaking, the costs required for opening a store include registration fees, shelf fees, logistics and freight fees and other miscellaneous fees. The specific costs depend on the category, quantity and delivery area of the goods. Merchants need to consider their own situation and formulate corresponding store opening budgets. At the same time, the store owner should pay attention to the policies and requirements of the platform, follow the rules of the platform, ensure product quality and service level, and improve the reputation and competitiveness of the store.
Apply for opening a store on JD International
JD International is an overseas shopping platform under JD Group, providing overseas customers with a full range of Chinese goods or services. If merchants want to open a store on JD International, here are some issues to pay attention to:
1. Understand the store opening regulations
Before applying to open a store, merchants should understand the store opening requirements of JD International. This requirement includes but is not limited to: merchant qualifications, product quality, after-sales service, etc. You can view detailed store opening requirements on the official website of the merchant’s international website.
2. Prepare business qualifications
Before applying to open a store, merchants need to prepare business qualifications. These qualifications include but are not limited to: corporate registration certificate, tax registration, business license, etc. Merchants need to ensure the authenticity and validity of these qualifications.
3. Submit a store application
After preparing the business qualifications, you can submit a store application on the official website of JD International. Before submitting the application, merchants need to fill in some basic information, such as company name, contact person and contact information. At the same time, merchants need to submit relevant certification documents for business qualifications.
4. Approval of store opening application
After submitting the store opening application, the staff of JD International website will review your application. It usually takes several working days to get approval. If the merchant’s application is approved, the merchant may receive an email notification of successful store opening.
5. Listing of products
After the store is successfully opened, products can be gradually listed. Before listing products, merchants need to ensure the quality and after-sales service of the products. At the same time, merchants need to comply with the product listing standards of JD International website, such as product description, price, pictures, etc.
Applying to open a store on JD International website requires preparation and compliance with relevant regulations and requirements. If merchants have any questions or need help, they can contact the customer service specialist of JD International website in time.