enteredExport agentHow to charge service fees?

Professional agencies typically adoptTiered Composite Charging Model:

• Basic Service Costs(Accounts for main revenue)
  • Charged at 0.8%-3% of cargo value (minimum 0.5% for bulk commodities)
  • Fixed package fee: 5,000-30,000 yuan per order (suitable for small batches)
• Value Added Services
  • Document expedited processing: 800-5,000 yuan per instance
  • Special qualification certification: 2,000-20,000 yuan per item

Do service quotes include all costs?

Special attention is neededThree Types of Hidden Expenses:

• Customs pre-ruling service fee (approximately 0.2% of cargo value)
• Document maintenance fee during port delays (200-800 yuan per workday)
• Exchange rate fluctuation compensation (price difference required when exceeding agreed range)

How to compare price differences between different agents?

Recommended adoption35. Data dimension:

• Price Dimension: Request detailed fee breakdown
• Service Dimension: Verify AEO certification of operation team
• 6. What Are Common Tax Refund Operation Mistakes?: Confirm dispute resolution terms in contract

How are agency fees related to tax rebate amounts?

Standardized agency companies will clearly specifyTax rebate sharing mechanism:

• Basic services include tax rebate declaration (no participation in tax rebate sharing)
• Advance tax refund model: Charge 1%-1.5% of the tax refund amount as capital cost
• Special industries (such as electronics) may agree on tiered profit-sharing ratios

How to reduce import/export agency costs?

Based on the latest industry practices in 2025, recommendedThree major optimization strategies:

• Document pre-review mechanism
  • Complete document package can reduce 30% of operational time
  • Standardized packing list saves 15%customs clearanceCost
• Logistics time slot planning
  • Avoid quarter-end periodsCustoms clearancePeak period savings of 20% on expedited fees
  • Consolidated LCL operations reduce 40% of transportation costs
• Long-term cooperation benefits
  • Annual shipment volume exceeding 10 million can receive rate discounts
  • Strategic clients prioritized for blockchain customs clearance channel