I. to enterExport agentWhat Components Make Up the Fees?

According to the latest 2025 market data, professional agency companies fee structures typically include:

• Basic Agency Service Fee
  • Charged at 0.5%-3% of goods value (depending on product category)
  • Or fixed service package fee (5000-30000 yuan/ticket)
• customs clearanceInspection fees
  • Single customs clearance fee: 300-800 yuan
  • Special document processing fee (e.g., certificate of origin: 200 yuan/copy)
• Logistics Transportation Costs
  • Basic sea/land/air freight
  • Port handling charges (THC, documentation fees, etc.)
• Other derivative costs
  • CommodityInspection of vaccinesFee (0.1%-0.3% of goods value)
  • Tariff deposit (prepaid as per customs requirements)
  • Special warehousing fees (e.g., overdue storage)

II. What Factors Influence Final Quotations?

Based on our experience serving Fortune 500 companies, key influencing factors include:

• Commodity Attribute Differences

  Dangerous goods incur 40% higher average handling fees than ordinary goods, while food categories require additional sanitary certification costs

• Conditions of TradeCustoms inspection basis:

  EXW terms save 15%-25% in overall costs compared to DDP terms, but require assuming more risks

• Customs clearanceComplexity Level

  Anti-dumping goods clearance fees may double, with classification dispute handling fees starting at 3000 yuan/case

• Service Scope Boundaries

  End-to-end management services cost 50% more than basic customs clearance services but include value-added services like L/C document review

III. What Are Common Quotation Misconceptions?

• The low-price-only trap

  An electromechanical company chose an ultra-low-cost agent, resulting in a 200,000 RMB customs fine due to classification errors later

• Hidden fee loopholes

  A clothing importer failed to clarify demurrage fee standards, incurring unexpected expenses of 38,000 RMB

• Exchange rate fluctuation blind spots

  Recommend choosing agent contracts with locked exchange rates to avoid 3%-5% foreign exchange losses from USD settlements

IV. How to Effectively Control Agency Costs?

• Prepare complete documents in advance

  Complete document packages can save over 50% of document review time and avoid expedited processing fees

• Optimize trade term combinations

  Recommend new clients adopt FOB+CIF combination solutions to balance costs and risks

• Establish batch operation mechanisms

  Monthly consolidated customs declarations can reduce per-shipment costs by 30%, with volume discounts for annual shipments exceeding 100 TEUs

• Leverage policy toolkits

  Imports/exports under RCEP in 2025 can apply for average 2.7% tariff reductions

V. What Key Points Must Be Confirmed When Selecting an Agency Company?

• Inspect original qualification documents

  Including core qualifications such as Customs AEO certification and international freight forwarding filing

• Require detailed quotation sheets

  Formal quotations should clearly distinguish government fees from agency service fees

• Verify service cases

  Request operation records of similar products, focusing on abnormal situation handling solutions

• Confirm risk control systems

  Professional companies should have compliance review, exchange rate hedging, legal consultation and other modules

(Note: Data based on 2025 General Administration of Customs public data and industry research reports. Actual fees subject to service provider quotes. Recommend clarifying fee adjustment mechanisms in service contracts, especially clauses addressing tariff policy changes.)