enteredExport agentWhat exactly do the fees include?

Standard quotations from professional agency companies typically include four core modules:

• Basic Service CostsCharged at 0.8%-2.5% of cargo value (2025 industry benchmark)
• Tax payment on behalfIncludes prepayment of statutory taxes and fees such as tariffs and VAT
• Logistics Operation Fee:customs clearanceMiscellaneous fees including inspection, document processing, and transportation coordination
• Risk reserve fundBuffer funds to cope with exchange rate fluctuations and policy adjustments

Why do quotes vary so much between different agency companies?

2025 industry research shows that quotation differences mainly stem from:

• Differences in company size
  • Large agencies: Annual service fee benchmark 150,000-250,000 yuan, minimum charge 2,000 yuan per transaction
  • Small and medium agencies: Annual service fee 50,000-120,000 yuan, minimum charge starting from 1,000 yuan per transaction
• Configuration of Value - added Services
  • Ordinary agencies: Only include basic customs clearance services
  • Professional agency: Additional AEO certification guidance, tax refund acceleration channel

Are customs declaration fees charged per transaction or based on cargo value?

2025 mainstream billing methods present hybrid models:

• Basic Customs Declaration Fee: Single transaction 800-1500 yuan (including HS code classification)
• Cargo value surcharge: Additional 0.05% charged on portions exceeding $500,000
• Special commodity surcharge: Additional 30-50% for hazardous chemicals, medical devices and other categories

How to avoid hidden fee traps?

Potential costs requiring special attention include:

• Port demurrage fees: Cargo detention at ports 0.3-0.8‰ of cargo value per day
• Document expediting fee: Additional 500-2000 yuan per transaction for expedited document processing
• Exchange rate difference compensation: Compensation required when exchange rate fluctuations exceed 1% on payment date

What new fee items will there be for import/export agencies in 2025?

Three new mainstream charging services in the industry:

• DigitalCustoms clearanceThe Service: Blockchain customs clearance system access fee 3000 yuan/year
• Carbon tariff pre-calculation: Emission calculation services under EU CBAM mechanism
• RCEP origin management: Regional preferential tariff application service package

How to judge whether a quotation is reasonable?

It is recommended to adopt the "three comparisons" principle:

• Horizontal comparison: Obtain detailed quotations from at least 3 agency companies
• Vertical comparison: Verify actual expenditures for similar businesses in the past three years
• Policy comparison: Compare with the General Administration of Customs latest 2025 charging standards

Special reminder: The Cross-border Trade Service Charging Management Measures implemented from July 2025 clearly stipulates that agency companies must provide detailed fee breakdown tables. It is recommended to request formal quotation lists with official seals from agencies.