Export agentWhat costs are actually included in the settlement price?

According to the latest trade service guidelines from the World Customs Organization in 2025, standardExport agentsettlement prices should include:

• Basic Service Costs:customs clearanceCore service costs such as declaration, document preparation, and tax refund filing
• Government feesStatutory expenses including customs inspection fees, port construction fees, and certificate of origin fees
• Risk reserve fund:The exchange rateRisk hedging funds such as fluctuation buffers and tariff deposits
• Additional service feeCustomized service fees including special packaging, expedited customs clearance, and special transportation

Why do quotes from different agents vary by up to 30%?

Based on industry research data released by the General Administration of Customs in 2024, price discrepancies mainly come from:

• Differences in service capabilities
  • AEO-certified enterprises can receive 20% reduction in inspection bond
  • In-house customs declaration teams save 15% labor costs compared to outsourced services
• 33. Risk control mechanism
  • Companies using intelligent customs systems have error rates below 0.5%
  • Comprehensive contingency plans can reduce port detention risks by 30%

How to identify hidden costs in settlement pricing?

The 2025 revised edition of InternationalTrade termsTrade Terms (Incoterms) specifically reminds to pay attention to:

• Document surchargesNon-standard services such as special format invoices and multilingual translations
• Emergency handling feeEmergency fees including holiday expedited services and inspection emergency channels
• Warehouse turnover feeContainer detention fees after exceeding free storage periods
• System integration feeTechnical development fees for ERP system integration

Why is there a discrepancy between the settlement price and the contract price?

According to the Model Text for Cross-border Trade Service Contracts implemented in 2025, reasonable price differences should be controlled within:

• Exchange rate fluctuations: Annual RMB fluctuation against major currencies ≤5%
• Tariff adjustments: Impact from free trade agreement rate changes ≤3%
• Logistics exceptions: Transportation cost increases due to force majeure ≤8%
• Inspection probability: Additional fees from random customs inspections ≤2%

How to choose a compliant settlement price plan?

Recommendations based on Fortune 500 procurement management experience:

• Three-document verificationCustoms declaration forms, VAT invoices, and foreign exchange receipts must be consistent
• Segmented pricing: Separate accounting for basic service fees and additional service fees
• Dynamic adjustment: Establish a price adjustment mechanism when exchange rate fluctuations exceed 3%
• Traceability audit: Require agents to provide traceable original vouchers

What impact will the new policies in 2025 have on settlement prices?

Focus on three major policy changes:

• The General Administration of Customs' "Single Window" 2.0 system reduces declaration costs by 5%.
• New versionExport tax refundThe electronic ledger system shortens the capital turnover cycle by 15 days
• After full implementation of RCEP, goods from member countries can enjoy an 8% reduction in tariff deposits