enteredExport agentHow does the company charge service fees?

Agency service fees are the core revenue item, and the mainstream industry charging models by 2025 include:

• Percentage of goods value: 0.8%-2.5% (applicable to general merchandise)
• Fixed fee per ticket: 2000-8000 yuan per ticket (suitable for small orders)
• Annual service package: 50,000-300,000 yuan/year (suitable for enterprises with high-frequency import and export activities)

A case study from a multinational consumer goods company demonstrated that a customized annual fee plan reduced agency costs by 23%. It is recommended to select the optimal plan based on the annual import and export volume.

customs clearanceWhat factors determine the cost?

Composition of Basic Customs Declaration Fees for 2025:

• HS code declaration fee: 200-500 RMB/item
• Inspection of vaccinesFee: Charged at 0.5‰ of the cargo value.
• Special Supervision Declaration Fee: An additional charge of 800-2000 RMB will apply if bonded zones are involved.

In a case involving the import of medical devices, a misclassification resulted in an additional cost of 12,000 yuan for amendment fees, highlighting the importance of professional customs declaration services.

What hidden costs are included in logistics and transportation fees?

Please note in addition to the base shipping cost:

• Supplementary seasonal fees: A 15%-30% surcharge is expected to be added during the peak shipping season in Q4 2025.
• Special Packaging Fees: Shockproof/thermostatic packaging costs can be up to 3 times that of standard packaging.
• Port demurrage fees: Major ports overdueThe StorageThe fee is 200 yuan per cubic meter per day.

Request the Agency to provideAll-inclusive price clause, an auto parts exporter saved 18% in costs by locking in freight rates for the entire year.

What items are included in tax payment agency services?

Latest Tax and Fee Structure for 2025:

• Import value-added tax (13%) at the import stage
• Consumption tax (levied by product category)
• Anti-dumping duties (30%-200% additional levy on specific commodities)

A certain red wine importer incurred a delay in customs clearance due to failure to prepay consumption tax, resulting in a late fee of 38,000 yuan. Professional agency companies can conduct advance tax liability calculations.

Is the document handling fee mandatory?

Necessary costs still existing under the background of the popularization of electronic documents in 2025:

• Certificate of Origin authentication fee: 300-800 RMB per copy.
• Embassy certification fee: 1500-5000 RMB/set (Middle East/South America regions)
• LC Document Presentation Fee: 0.125% (minimum CNY 500 per submission)

How should storage fees be calculated reasonably?

2025 Bonded Warehouse Storage Reference Price List:

• General warehousing: 8-15 RMB/cubic meter/day
• Constant temperature storage: 25-40 yuan/cubic meter/day
• Hazardous materials storage: 60-120 RMB per cubic meter per day

A chemical company negotiated through an agency to secure a rent-free period, saving over 100,000 yuan in warehousing costs.

How to identify unreasonable charges?

Be wary of three types of unconventional charges:

• Duplicate charges: Double charging for items already included in the service fee.
• Vague charges: The vague "comprehensive service fee" exceeds 15% of the total cost.
• Policy arbitrage: Falsely declaring preferential tariff rates by exploiting free trade agreements such as RCEP

Request the Agency to provideDetailed offer.Please verify against the General Administration of Customs' 2025 "Import and Export Service Fee Guidelines."

FAQ

Q: Is a penalty required for early termination of the contract?
A: A standard agency contract typically stipulates that terminating the agreement within less than 6 months of service requires payment of 30%-50% of the remaining service period fees.

Q: Are there any charges for sample import and export?
A: Industry practice in 2025: Samples with a value below $500 are exempt from agency service fees (actual expenses still need to be reimbursed).

Q: Are there any special charges for cross-border B2B exports?
A: Additional charges include a 9710 regulatory declaration fee (800-1500 RMB per shipment) and an overseas warehouse data integration fee (2000-5000 RMB per instance).