I. to enterExport agentWhat items are included in the basic fee?

According to the latest announcement by the General Administration of Customs in 2025,customs clearanceService Guidance PriceThe basic fee typically includes:

• Customs declaration fee: 300-800 RMB per document (calculated based on the number of HS codes).
• Document Processing Fee: Includes document review such as commercial invoices, packing lists, etc. (150-500 RMB per shipment).
• System Entry Fee: Electronic data entry for interfacing with the Customs Single Window (200 RMB per bill).
• Basic Handling Fee: Includes fundamental services such as cargo inspection coordination and exception handling (0.08%-0.15% of cargo value).

II.The Maritime/air transportAdditional feesHow to calculate?

Taking the export from Shanghai Port in 2025 as an example, common additional charges include:

• Shipping surcharges
  • Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS): $120/TEU (subject to carrier fluctuation)
  • Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF): $85/TEU (based on MGO380 price index)
• Air Freight Surcharge
  • Security Inspection Surcharge: ￥2.5/kg (Applicable to special cargo such as lithium batteries)
  • Fuel Surcharge: Calculated based on the rates published monthly by IATA.

3. Is it reasonable to charge agency fees based on the proportion of the goods' value?

The mainstream charging models in the industry in 2025 include two types:

• Step-based value billing: For goods valued below 1 million, a fee of 0.6% is charged; for the portion between 1 million and 5 million, a fee of 0.4% is charged.
• The mixed billing model: Basic service fee + Risk surcharge (for high tax refund rate products)

Request the Agency to provideDetailed offer., with a focus on verifying whether the following items have been double-billed: certificate of origin agency fee, HS code classification service fee, and customs consulting service fee.

IV. What new compliance fees will be added in 2025?

According to the latest "Cross-Border Data Security Management Measures," two additional mandatory fees have been introduced:

• Trade data desensitization processing fee: 80-120 RMB per ticket (when involving personal privacy data).
• Blockchain evidence storage service fee: 200 yuan per document (for electronic contracts and document storage)

5. How to Avoid Hidden Fees?

It is recommended to pay special attention to the following clauses when signing the contract:

• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Clause: Specify the locking period for USD settlement exchange rates.
• Maximum Inspection Coordination Fee: The agreed single inspection service fee shall not exceed 500 yuan.
• Abnormal Situation Handling Fee: Define specific scenarios of "abnormal situations"

Typical case: A ceramic export company incurred an additional cost of 3,800 yuan in amendment fees for a single shipment due to the absence of an agreed-upon charge for return and re-declaration.

VI. How are costs allocated under different trade terms?

A comparison between FOB and CIF:

• FOB terms: The buyer shall bear the THC (Terminal Handling Charge) + DOC (Documentation Fee) for the ocean freight segment.
• The CIF provisions: The seller shall bear the DTHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge) + ISF filing fee at the destination port.

In 2025, shipping companies such as Maersk have adjusted the DTHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge) fee standards. It is recommended to request agents to provide the latest list of destination port charges.

7. How to evaluate the reasonableness of agency quotes?

Refer to the 2025 industry benchmark prices in the Yangtze River Delta region:

• Full container customs declaration: 900-1500 yuan/container (excluding transportation)
• Air freight pallet service: 4.8 RMB/kg (minimum 100kg)
• ATA Carnet Agency Service: 680 RMB per copy

If the quoted price deviates from the benchmark price by ±15%, the agent is required to provide a detailed explanation for the specific reasons (such as special regulatory requirements, expedited services, etc.).

8. Are there any additional charges for digital services?

There are currently two models in the industry:

• Basic digital services (customs declaration progress inquiry, electronic statement) are already included in the basic fee.
• Value-added services (big data analytics, supply chain visualization) are charged on an annual fee basis, typically ranging from 8,000 to 20,000 yuan per year.

It is recommended to give priority to agents that provideCustoms AEO certification guidanceAgency offering freemium services.