enteredExport agentWhat basic items are included in the service fee?

The fees charged by regular import and export agencies in the Haicang area usually include the following 8 core modules:

• Basic Service CostsCharge 0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value (the average market price in 2025)
• customs clearanceService expenses
  • General Trade Customs Declaration: 800 - 1500 yuan per ticket
  • Cross-border e-commerceCustoms Declaration: 1200 - 2000 yuan per ticket
• Document Processing Fee (including Certificate of Origin, Commodity Inspection Certificate, etc.)
• Logistics Operation Fee (including Terminal Handling Charge (THC) at the terminal, port miscellaneous fees, etc.)
• Service Fee for Tax Payment Agency (0.3% - 0.5% of the cargo value)

How to calculate the agency customs declaration fee?

After the full implementation of electronic customs documents by Haicang Customs in 2025, the structure of customs declaration fees has changed significantly:

• Basic Customs Declaration Fee：Includes basic services such as HS code classification, document entry, and system docking
• Additional service fee:
  • An additional fee of 300 - 500 yuan will be charged for declarations under special supervision methods
  • An additional 50% service fee will be charged for urgent declarations (within 24 hours)
• Impact of new regulations：The annual fee for the Electronic Port (980 yuan/year) will be collected by the agent on behalf since 2025

How does different cargo values affect the total agency fees?

Take the quotation of a certain agency company in Haicang in 2025 as an example:

• Cargo value of 100,000 US dollars:
  • Basic service fee: 800 - 1,500 US dollars
  • Customs declaration + logistics: approximately 2,000 yuan
  • The total rate is approximately 1.2% - 1.8%
• Cargo value of 500,000 US dollars:
  • The negotiation space for the basic service fee is expanded (0.6% - 1.2%)
  • It is possible to strive for exemption from document processing fees

How to avoid hidden charges?

According to the latest industry research in 2025, special attention should be paid to:

• Warehousing surcharge：If it exceeds the 3 - day free storage period, it will be charged at 40 yuan per cubic meter per day
• Foreign exchange settlement fee：Some agents charge a 0.1% handling fee for TT remittances
• Emergency handling fee：The inspection cooperation fee is usually included in the basic quotation

It is recommended to clearly stipulate in the contractCost Cap Clause, and require the agent to confirm non - standard fees in writing in advance.

What are the changes in the payment methods of agency fees in 2025?

Affected by the new regulations on cross - border e - commerce payments:

• The proportion of Cross - border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) has increased to 60%
• A 1 - 3% rate discount can be obtained for digital RMB settlement
• Security deposit system: For the first cooperation, a 5 - 10% risk security deposit needs to be paid

It is recommended to give priority to choosingInstallment paymentof the agency company, and split the fees into three stages: advance payment, payment after customs clearance, and final payment.

How to choose an agency company with high cost - performance?

Refer to the AEO certification data of Haicang Customs in 2025:

• Give priority to choosingAdvanced certified enterprises(Customs clearance efficiency is increased by 30%)
• Check theSingle Window operation authority level
• Demand to showof the agency company, as well as its

Customs compliance records for the 2024 - 2025 periodCustoms systemIt is recommended to conduct an on - site inspection of the agency company