AgentlyExport tax refundWhat are the composition methods of service fees?

Current agency export tax rebate service fees mainly include three categories:

• Basic Service Costs: Charged at 0.5%-1.2% of the tax rebate amount, with the average fee rate for leading agencies in 2025 being 0.85%
• Fixed service packagesSingle transaction fee: CNY 3,000-8,000 (applicable for small tax refunds)
• Payment of service feesDaily interest rate: 0.03%-0.05% (calculated based on advance payment period)

Why do quotes vary so much between different agency companies?

Price differences mainly stem from three core factors:

• Differences in qualification levels
  • Class A import-export rights agency premium approximately 15%
  • AEO-certified enterprises charge 8-12% higher
• Different service scopes
  • Includes value-added services for customs declaration document preparation
  • Foreign exchange verification supporting services
• Capital cost differences (state-owned institutions have 3-5% lower financing costs)

How are agency fees specifically calculated? Examples provided

Taking a companys CNY 1 million export tax refund in 2025 as an example:

• Basic service fee: 1,000,000 × 0.8% = CNY 8,000
• Advance payment fee (assuming 30-day advance): 1,000,000 × 0.04% × 30 = CNY 12,000
• Document review fee: CNY 500/transaction
• Total: CNY 20,500

What hidden additional fees might exist in agency contracts?

Special attention required for the following three types of hidden charges:

• Document modification fee: CNY 200-500/time (commonly for proforma invoice adjustments)
• Expedited processing fee: Additional 0.2%-0.5% per transaction
• Cross-customs zone service fee: Additional CNY 1,500-3,000 for special supervision zones

Which factors affect the final fee amount?

• Tax refund rate changes (mechanical & electrical products maintain 13% refund rate in 2025)
• Foreign exchange settlement methods (forward settlement requires additional 0.1% risk reserve)
• Trade methods (processing trade is 0.3-0.5 percentage points higher than general trade)

How to effectively compare quotes from agency companies?

Recommended three-dimensional evaluation method:

• Qualification verification: Check authenticity of Export Agency Certificate number
• Price transparency: Require breakdown of basic fees, advance fees, and additional charges
• Fund security: Confirm regulatory account bank rating

What new preferential policies are available in 2025?

According to the latest foreign trade support policies:

• Small and micro enterprises with annual export volume < USD 5 million enjoy 5% service fee reduction
• Enterprises using electronic tax refund declarations may receive 0.2% rebate from some agents
• Key supported industries additionally enjoy local government tax refund subsidies

How to prevent financial risks in agency services?

Three key control points must be implemented:

• Contract terms must specify tax refund processing time (typically 45-60 working days)
• Establish a jointly managed account to supervise advance payments
• Require the agent to provide an equivalent bank guarantee

How to negotiate with service providers for optimal rates?

Based on 20 years of practical experience, the following strategies are recommended:

• Annual business volume commitment can reduce fees by 0.2-0.3 percentage points
• Obtain package discounts for customs declaration and logistics services
• Leverage regional advantages of different agents by dividing business assignments