Agency export,What basic items are included in the fees?

Regular agency export fees typically consist of four core modules:Basic Service CostsandProcessing feesandLogistics-related feesandGovernment fees. Specific breakdown as follows:

• Basic Service Costs
  • Agency service fee (0.8%-1.5% of goods value)
  • Foreign exchange settlement service fee
• Processing fees
  • Customs declaration document preparation (200-500 RMB/shipment)
  • Certificate of origin application (150-300 RMB/copy)
• Logistics-related fees
  • Container trailer fee (depending on distance and container type)
  • Terminal handling charges (THC)
• Government fees
  • Customs inspection fee (if applicable)
  • Commodity inspection and quarantine fee (specific goods)

How does cargo value affect agency fees?

Goods value directly affects two core fees:Agency service fee percentageandThe risk guarantee. According to 2025 industry data:

• Goods value < 500,000 RMB: Agency fee typically 1.5%-2%
• 500,000-2,000,000 RMB: Agency fee 1%-1.2%
• >2,000,000 RMB: Negotiable to below 0.8%

Risk deposit generally requires 10%-30% of goods value, but premium clients can reduce it to below 5% by purchasing export credit insurance.

How do different trade terms impact cost allocation?

Taking FOB and CIF as two common terms:

• FOB terms
  • Buyer bears ocean freight
  • Seller pays all fees before shipment port
• The CIF provisions
  • Seller needs to pay marine insurance premium
  • Destination port unloading fee may cause disputes

It is recommended to clarify in the contractCost allocation list, to avoid destination port additional fee disputes.

How to identify the hidden fee trap?

Be alert to the following three types of hidden charges:

• Vague 'operation fees' (require detailed breakdown)
• Duplicate port surcharges
• Unreasonable amendment fees (normally 200-500 yuan per instance)

The newly implemented International Trade Service Fee Transparency Guidelines in 2025 require agents to provideExact cost checklist, it is recommended to request to view the standard fee manual.

What additional fees apply to special commodity exports?

The following three categories of goods require special attention:

• hazardous chemicals: MSDS certification fee (2000-5000 yuan)
• 28. Food category: Sanitary registration fee (3000-8000 yuan)
• High-value goods: Special transportation insurance fee (0.15%-0.3% of goods value)

How to optimize cash flow through payment methods?

Recommended to adoptPhased paymentSolution:

• Pay 30% deposit upon signing contract
• Pay 50% progress payment before shipment
• Settle final payment after receipt of payment

Some agents providecredit terms, which can be extended up to 60 days after receipt of payment, but require paying a capital occupation fee of 0.2%-0.5% of goods value per month.

Actual case cost calculation (2025 standard)

Case 1:Daily goods worth 500,000 yuan (FOB Shanghai)

• Agency fee: 500,000 × 1.2% = 6,000 yuan
• Customs clearance fee: 450 yuan
• Documentation fee: 680 yuan
• Trailer fee: 1,200 yuan
• Total cost ≈ 8,330 yuan (1.67% of goods value)

Case 2:Machinery equipment worth 2,000,000 yuan (CIF Hamburg)

• Agency fee: 2,000,000 × 0.8% = 16,000 yuan
• Marine insurance fee: 8,500 yuan
• Special container reinforcement fee: 3,000 yuan
• Total cost ≈ 31,500 yuan (1.58% of goods value)