enteredExport agentWhat exactly does the fee include?

Professional import and export agency services typically includeBasic Service PackageswithValue-added Service PackageTwo major modules. The basic service must include three core fees:

• customs clearanceService fee (including HS code classification and document review)
• Logistics coordination fee (including transportation vehicle connection and exception handling)
• Document handling fee (including Certificate of Origin, Inspection and Quarantine Certificate, etc.)

Value-added services may include specialized services such as tax refund agency, letter of credit document review, and trade compliance consulting. Based on our experience serving Fortune 500 companies, the newly added in 2025Digital customs declaration system interface feeIt has become a common charge item.

What are the common methods for calculating agency fees?

The current market primarily adopts five billing models:

• Suitable for long-term stable cooperative relationships, charging a fixed annual/quarterly service fee (usually in the range of 50,000-200,000 yuan): 0.8%-1.5% (Standard Rate for General Cargo)
• Fixed service packages: 8000-20000 yuan per ticket (applicable to standardized processes)
• Itemized accumulation system: Customs declaration fee + logistics fee + documentation fee (traceable details)
• The ladder fee.: 1.2% for amounts below 500,000, and 0.8% for the portion exceeding 500,000.
• Mixed charges: Basic service package + value-added service commission

The 2025 industry survey reveals that,62% of AEO-certified enterprisesPrefer to adopt a hybrid billing model, which can both control basic costs and flexibly match value-added services.

How to avoid hidden fee traps?

Special attention should be paid to three common additional fees:

• Emergency handling fee (e.g., customs inspection coordination fee)
• Expedited fee for special documents (24-hour issuance premium)
• Non-standard packaging handling fee (oversized/hazardous material packaging)

Request the Agency to provideExact cost checklist, with special attention to the new regulations required by the General Administration of Customs in 2025.Cross-border Data Declaration FeeWhether included in the quotation

What are the new changes in agency fees for 2025?

Influenced by digital transformation, the three major cost structures have undergone significant changes:

• The electronic port data interface fee has been reduced by 40% (due to system standardization).
• The intelligent classification service fee has increased by 15% (HS code professional service premium).
• Added cross-border payment compliance fee (AML review cost pass-through)

It is worth noting that the implementation starting from January 2025新版INCOTERMSIt has a direct impact on cost allocation, so it is recommended to clearly define the boundaries of responsibilities when signing the agency agreement.

How to optimize the cost of import and export agency?

Based on our practical experience serving over 300 foreign trade enterprises, we recommend three cost control strategies:

• Quarterly volume commitment in exchange for rate discount (typically ranging from 0.2% to 0.5%).
• Adopt prepaid packages to hedge against exchange rate risks (it is recommended to lock in for 6 months in 2025).
• Utilize free trade zone policies to reduce or exempt specific fees (such as preferential fees for entrepot trade services).

A cross-border e-commerce customer viaIntegrated Customs Declaration and Logistics Services, Successfully reduced overall costs by 17% in Q1 2025.

What fee terms should be considered when selecting an agency company?

The following four key clauses in the contract must be verified:

• Price adjustment mechanism (e.g., whether to adjust prices if exchange rate fluctuations exceed 5%)
• Minimum charge threshold (typically 3,000-5,000 RMB per shipment)
• Excess liability determination (e.g., penalty allocation due to misclassification)
• Digital Service Renewal Terms (SaaS System Annual Fee Calculation Method)

It is recommended to give priority to agents that provideCost Cap Commitmentthe agency service provider, and require that the contract clearly specifies the handling methods for the latest customs fee items in 2025.