I. SamplesExport agentWhat basic items are included in the fees?

In 2025, regular agency services typically include:

• customs clearanceDeclaration fee: Charged according to the customs HS code (minimum 300 yuan per ticket starting from 2025)
• Cost of Document Processing: Commercial invoice/packing list/certificate of origin and other document preparation
• Logistics Operation Fee: Includes processes such as picking, packaging, and label production.
• Transportation isAdditional fees: Special packaging, hazardous materials declaration, and other special services

2. Is the agency fee charged based on a percentage of the cargo value or as a fixed fee?

The two mainstream models in the market:

• Tiered value-based charging(Applicable to high-value samples)
  • For goods valued below $10,000: 0.8%-1.2%
  • $10,000-$50,000: 0.5%-0.8%
• Fixed service packages(Applicable to routine samples)
  • Basic Service Package: 800-1500 RMB (including customs declaration + basic documents)
  • Comprehensive Service Package: 2000-3500 RMB (including logistics operations)

III. What impact will the 2025 customs regulations have on agency fees?

According to the "Administrative Measures for the Declaration of Import and Export Goods" issued by the General Administration of Customs, which will take effect in January 2025:

• Added newSample Pre-classification ServiceMandatory requirement (+200 RMB/ticket)
• The upgrade of the electronic filing system has caused...Document review feeA general increase of 15%
• Cross-border fast-track enterprises can enjoy30% reduction in declaration feediscounts

IV. How to Determine Whether an Agency's Quotation is Reasonable?

It is recommended to compare across three dimensions:

• Market benchmark price comparison: The average price of the standard service package in the Yangtze River Delta region will be 1,200 yuan in 2025.
• Service Granularity Analysis: Confirm whether value-added services such as return shipment guarantee and destination country customs clearance support are included.
• Hidden cost investigation: Special attention should be paid to the document modification fee (usually 80-150 RMB per time) and the expedited service fee (30%-50% premium).

5. Will there be additional charges for sample returns?

Three situations requiring special attention:

• Return Shipping Handling Fee: Approximately 60%-80% of the export costs.
• Port demurrage fees: Charged at 0.1% of the cargo value per day (up to 0.3% for Middle East routes).
• Document Reproduction Fee：A fee of 300-500 yuan will be incurred for changes involving the certificate of origin.

6. How significant are the differences in agency fees across different modes of transportation?

Price comparison for the year 2025 using a 1kg sample as an example:

• International Delivery: Agency fee 500-800 RMB (including basic DHL/UPS service)
• air transportDedicated line: Agency fee starts from 1200 RMB (including airport handling fee).
• The MaritimeLess than Container Load (LCL): Agency fee starts from 2000 RMB (including terminal handling charges).

7. What cost reductions can be obtained through long-term cooperation?

High-quality agency companies typically offer:

• Quarterly Rebate Policy: A 3% service fee rebate for cumulative order value exceeding $100,000.
• Priority Access Privileges: Waiver of expedited service fee (valued at 500 RMB per instance)
• Credit term support: Monthly billing customers can enjoy a 5% fee discount.

8. What circumstances may result in unexpected fees?

Four key risk points that require special attention:

• Customs inspection surcharge：An on-site coordination fee of 500-2000 yuan will be incurred for sudden inspections.
• Trademark Infringement Pre-examination Fee: New pre-examination services priced between 300-800 yuan in the European and American markets.
• Special Packaging Fees: The cost of anti-static packaging is 3-5 times higher than that of conventional packaging.
• Document certification expedited fee: The embassy certification expedited service carries a premium of up to 200%.