What basic service fees does export agency include?

In 2025, the basic fees for export agency include four core modules:

• Customs declaration service fee: 800-1500 RMB per shipment (depending on the complexity of the port)
• Logistics handling fee: Charged at 0.3%-0.8% of the cargo value (including booking/Tow truck/document preparation)
• Document processing fee: 200-400 RMB per set for commercial invoice + packing list
• System usage fee: 3000-8000 RMB per year (for E-port/Single Window maintenance)

Why do the charges for different products vary greatly?

According to the 2025 regulatory requirements of the General Administration of Customs, special categories will incur additional fees:

• Dangerous goods: GHS label production fee (15-30 RMB per box)
• Food products: Additional health certificate certification fee (starting from 2000 RMB per batch)
• Electromechanical products: Involves?3C certification?Verification fee (0.15% of the cargo value)
• Textiles: Quota management service fee (800-2000 RMB per order)

How is the service fee for tax refund financing calculated?

The mainstream billing model for tax refund financing in 2025:

• Tiered Fee System:
  • Financed amount ≤ 500,000: tax refund amount × 1.2%
  • 500,000-2,000,000: tax refund amount × 0.9%
  • ＞2,000,000: tax refund amount × 0.6%
• Surcharge for payment terms: For payments outstanding for more than 60 days, a capital occupation fee of 0.03% per day is charged

What are the common traps in additional fees?

Hidden fees to pay special attention to:

• Destination document fee (D/O fee): 200-800 USD/shipment
• Telex release bill of lading amendment fee: 500-1200 RMB per time
• Anti-terrorism inspection surcharge: 200-500 RMB per container
• Holiday rush fee: regular fee × 150%-200%

How to verify if a quote is reasonable?

2025 industry price benchmark reference:

• EXW terms agency fee: 1.2%-2.5% of cargo value
• FOB terms agency fee: 0.8%-1.5% of cargo value
• DDP terms agency fee: 3%-5% of cargo value + destination country taxes and fees
• Annual service package: starting from 100,000/year (for export value within 10 million)

How to optimize export agency costs?

Suggestions based on 20 years of practical experience:

• Bulk shipments can reduce the fixed cost per shipment (recommended ≥ 5 shipments/month)
• Standardized document preparation saves 30% of review time
• Choosing an AEO-certified agency can reduce or exempt inspection fees
• Signing an annual framework agreement can enjoy tiered discounts (up to 15% off)

What are the new charging items in 2025?

Note the fee changes brought by the latest regulatory requirements:

• Carbon footprint certification fee: 2000-5000 RMB per product (new EU CBAM regulation)
• Digital customs declaration evidence storage fee: 50 RMB per shipment (blockchain evidence storage service)
• RCEP certificate of origin pre-review fee: 800 RMB per batch
• Cross-border E-commerceData integration fee: API interface 3000 RMB/year