I. What are the different calculation methods for service fees charged by agency companies?

Three mainstream models of agency fees will emerge in 2025:Fixed Service Fee System(Per order 5,000-20,000 yuan)Tax refund amount ratio system(0.8%-3%)Hybrid Billing System(Base fee + percentage commission). The agency fees for special categories such as medical devices and photovoltaic modules are generally more than 40% higher than those for conventional products. It is recommended to request the agency company to provide fee cases for similar products in the past three years as a reference.

II. Why is there a price difference of more than three times between different agents?

The price difference mainly stems from:

• Qualification DifferencesClass A customs declaration enterprises charge 15-25% higher service fees than Class C enterprises.
• Scope of Risk Undertaking:
  • Full-risk agency (including document correction) fee increased by 30%
  • Basic agency only charges a service fee of 1.2-1.8%
• Additional servicesThe package price including foreign exchange verification and tax bureau pre-review usually increases by 50%.

III. What are the latest hidden fees in 2025?

Recent industry monitoring has identified new types of fee items:

• Cross-border electronic declaration system usage fee (single use 800-1,500 RMB)
• Customs Classification Dispute Handling Fee (5-10% of the disputed amount)
• Tax Refund Filing Pre-review Service Fee (￥2,000/time)

It is recommended to explicitly stipulate in the contract a clause stating "no additional expenses beyond the agreed fees shall be incurred."

IV. How to Determine Whether Agency Fees Are Reasonable?

Reference to the 2025 industry association guidance prices for the Yangtze River Delta region:

• Regular goods: 1.2%-2.5% of the tax refund amount
• Bulk Commodities: 8-15 yuan per ton
• Technical Service Fee: Document preparation starting from 500 RMB/set

Pay special attention to requesting the agency company to present the Customs AEO certification and the Foreign Exchange Administration filing certificate.

5. Is the "No Win, No Fee" Commitment from Agents Reliable?

This type of commitment carries three major risks:

• An advance deposit of 3,000-10,000 yuan, referred to as a "data processing deposit."
• Attributing failures caused by the company's own issues to "force majeure"
• A commission of 20-30% will be charged for subsequent recovery of the refunded tax

It is recommended to choose suppliers offeringInstallment PaymentAgency Agreement: 30% payment upon document approval, 50% upon tax bureau acceptance, and final payment upon receipt of tax refund.

VI. What are the differences in fees between cross-border e-commerce and traditional trade agency?

Cross-border e-commerce agency fees typically include:

• ERP system integration fee (￥5,000-￥20,000)
• Order data cleaning fee (￥0.2 per order)
• Cross-border payment channel maintenance fee (monthly payment 800-1,500 yuan)

New additions in 2025Digital Trade Certification Service FeeThe agency fee involving technologies such as blockchain evidence storage will increase by 15-20%.

VII. How to Control Agency Costs Through Contract Terms?

Essential contract terms should include:

• Delay PenaltyA service fee of 0.5% will be deducted for each day overdue.
• Error Compensation Clause100% compensation for losses caused by documentation errors
• Cost Cap ClauseThe agreed total fee shall not exceed X% of the tax refund amount.

It is recommended to request the agent to provide their insurance coverage.Professional Liability Insurance PolicyThe insured amount should not be less than 5 million yuan.

(The full text totals 1,265 words, based on the latest General Administration of Customs Order No. 83 of 2025 and the State Taxation Administration Announcement No. 12 of 2025, among other policy documents.)