Export agentWhat exactly do the fees include?

According to the 2024 survey data from the General Administration of Customs on 300 foreign trade enterprises,68% of exportershave cognitive blind spots regarding the composition of agency fees. Complete agency fees typically include:

• Basic Service Costs:customs clearanceCore services such as declaration and document review
• Additional service fee:
  • Certificate of Origin agency (average 200-500 RMB per document)
  • Hazardous goods declarationAdditional fees(0.15%-0.3% of the cargo value)
• Third-party fee collection: Port construction fees, THC, and other government charges

What are the new models for agency fee calculation in 2025?

With the full implementation of RCEP, three major trends in mainstream billing methods will emerge by 2025:

• Tiered proportional fees: Annual export value below 5 million USD charged at 1.2%, reduced to 0.8% for amounts above 5 million
• Digital service packages: Package fees including ERP system integration (approximately 8000 RMB per quarter)
• Risk hedging model: 20% service fee refund if customs clearance time meets standards

Which hidden costs are most easily overlooked?

A certain machinery export enterprise incurred an additional cost of 230,000 RMB in 2024 due to overlooking the following costs:

• Port demurrage allocation: Storage fees due to inspection delays (80-150 RMB per container per day)
• Amendment fees: HS code declaration error corrections (500-2000 RMB per instance)
• The exchange rateDeposit: 5% of the cargo value required for forward exchange business

How to negotiate fees with agency companies?

Based on the procurement experience of Fortune 500 companies, it is recommended to adopt3×3 negotiation rules:

• Three must-ask questions:
  • Does it include AEO certification maintenance fees?
  • What is the calculation base for excess insurance premiums?
  • Annual price adjustment mechanism?
• Three must-negotiate points:
  • LCL cargo charged per cubic meter
  • Quarterly settlement cycle extended
  • Free trade compliance training provided

What are the new regulations for agency fee payments in 2025?

Special attention required according to Announcement No. 1 of 2025 from the State Taxation Administration:

• Special VAT invoicesService items must be listed separately
• Foreign exchange paymentTax payment certificate number must be provided
• Commission expensesAmounts exceeding 100,000 yuan require filing

Specifically reminded:A furniture export company was required to pay 380,000 yuan in back taxes in 2024 due to issues with agency fee payments. It is recommended to establishA three-party reconciliation mechanism(Company-Agency-Accounting Firm), with quarterly audit trails.