enteredExport agentWhat service items are included in the fee?

The fees of a regular agency company usually include:Document processing,customs clearanceInspection application, logistics coordination, foreign exchange settlement, tax refund declarationFive basic services. The specific service package may include:

• Basic Services
  • Commercial invoices / container production
  • Application for import and export licenses
  • Pre - confirmation of customs classification
• Value Added Services
  • Destination portCustoms clearanceAssistance
  • Trade financing plan
  • Compliance risk review

Is the agency fee charged as a percentage of the cargo value?

The 2023 industry research shows that68% of the agency companies adopt a tiered rate:

• For goods with a value of less than 1 million: 0.8% - 1.2%
• For 1 - 5 million: 0.5% - 0.8%
• For more than 5 million, it can be negotiated down to 0.3%

However, for special goods (such as dangerous goods, high - tax - rate goods), the rate may increase by 50% - 100%. It is recommended to ask the agency to provide a written rate sheet.

What hidden costs are there in addition to the basic agency fee?

Special attention should be paid to the following three categoriesAdditional fees:

• Cost of Document Processing: 500 - 2000 yuan per shipment
• Port miscellaneous fees: Terminal handling charges such as THC/ORC
• Emergency handling fee: Storage/labor costs generated by customs inspection

The new regulations in 2025 require agency companies to inform the surcharge list in advance. It is recommended to request a complete cost breakdown before signing an agreement.

How do CIF and FOB price terms affect agency fees?

The differences in charges for different trade terms are mainly reflected in:

• The CIF provisions: The agency needs to assume more transportation insurance responsibilities, and the cost increases by about 0.2%
• FOB terms: The transportation risk in the overseas section is transferred, but a local document processing fee needs to be paid

It is recommended to interpret trade terms according to the latest INCOTERMS in 2025 to avoid cost disputes.

How to judge whether the agency fee is reasonable?

Refer to three core indicators:

• Industry average rate (The average export agency rate in 2023 is 0.75%)
• Service response speed (The premium for handling urgent orders does not exceed 30%)
• Compliance guarantee strength (Agencies with AEO certification can reduce the inspection rate)

Can a rate discount be obtained for long - term cooperation?

Customers with an annual export value of over 2 million US dollars can usually strive for:

• Quarterly settlement rebate (0.1% - 0.3%)
• Waiver of annual service fee (about 5000 yuan/year)
• Priority cabin guarantee

It is recommended to adopt a "base rate + performance bonus" cooperation model, linking part of the fees to customs clearance efficiency.

Is there a big difference between cross - border e - commerce and traditional foreign trade agency fees?

The data in 2025 shows that the differences are mainly reflected in:

• Declaration frequency: E - commerce charges by order (3 - 8 yuan per order)
• Tax refund processing: Traditional trade can enjoy a 13% tax refund, and e - commerce mostly adopts verified collection
• system connected: API interface fee is about 2000 yuan/month

How is the agency fee calculated when the goods are detained by the customs?

It is necessary to clearly agree on the charging standards for emergency handling:

• Basic inspection service fee: 800 - 1500 yuan per time
• Professional customs lawyer: starting from 2000 yuan per hour
• Interest on port demurrage advance payment: usually calculated as LPR + 3%

It is recommended to choose an agency that offers "inspection insurance," with an annual fee of approximately 0.05% of the cargo value.

Key suggestions:Request the agency to provide a cost composition matrix table, clearly listing the basic service fee, government fees, and value - added service fees. For orders with a goods value exceeding 5 million, it is recommended to adopt a combination plan of a fixed fee + a floating rate, which can both control costs and ensure service quality.