Question 1: What is the relationship between agency commission and goods value?

Agency commissions are usually charged asa percentage of the trade contract amount, with specific rates depending on:

• Service type (customs clearance, logistics, tax refund, etc.)
• Commodity HS code category
  • General goods: 0.8%-1.5%
  • Inspection-required goods: 1.2%-2.5%
  • Dangerous goods: Subject to separate negotiation
• AEO-certified enterprises newly added by the General Administration of Customs in 2025 can enjoy a 0.2% rate discount

Question 2: Why are there such big differences between agency quotations?

Industry research in 2025 shows that the price difference between compliant agents and gray channels can reach 3 times, with the main differences being:

• Whether pre-classification service fees are included
• Whether to bear penalties for declaration errors
• Professionalism in document review (such as certificate of origin verification)
• Foreign exchange settlement methods (different rates for T/T and L/C)

Question 3: What hidden costs are included in commissions?

Special attention should be paid toFive common additional fees:

• Customs inspection coordination fee (500-2000 RMB per inspection)
• Abnormal situation handling fee (such as classification disputes)
• Document translation certification fee
• Holiday expedited service fee
• Exchange rate fluctuation compensation (triggered when exceeding ±3%)

Question 4: How to verify the reasonableness of agency fees?

Recommended adoptionThree-dimensional price:

• Horizontal comparison of quotes from at least 3 agents
• Vertical verification of similar products in the past three yearscustoms clearanceRecords
• Vertical verification of agent qualifications (customs registration number can be checked on the official website)

Question 5: What are the pitfalls in commission payment methods?

Multiple commission dispute cases have emerged in 2025, requiring special attention to:

• Prepayment ratio must not exceed 30%
• Must include terms for document return and refund
• Require electronic customs system receipts
• Reject cash transactions (compliant companies only use public accounts)

Question 6: Whats special about cross-border e-commerce commission calculations?

According to 2025 new policies, cross-border e-commerce agents need special attention to:

• Bonded warehouse handling fees (charged by SKU quantity)
• Cross-border data declaration fees (0.5-1 RMB per order)
• Reverse logistics processing fees (return costs)
• Special tax calculation methods under the 9710/9810 model

Question 7: How to properly account for commission expenses?

Must obtainSpecial VAT invoicesAnd specify:

• When a manufacturer entrusts a trading company with agency export:
• Corresponding customs declaration number
• Foreign exchange payment records matching
• Starting from 2025, electronic versions must be simultaneously uploaded to the Golden Tax System

(Note: The fee standards mentioned in this article refer to the 2025 International Trade Service Fee Guidelines. Specific implementation shall be subject to actual contract agreements and the latest customs announcements.)