What items are typically included in basic export agency service fees?

2025 basic export agency service fees typically consist of three components:

• Processing fees: Complete export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, customs declarations
• Customs Clearance Service Fee: Covers HS code classification, customs declaration, customs inspection coordination
• Foreign exchange verification fee: Compliance services including foreign exchange registration, SAFE system operations

Special attention is neededDocument certification fees(e.g., embassy certification, chamber of commerce certification) andSpecial declaration fee(Such as anti-dumping goods, dual-use items) may be charged separately as additional items.

Is it more reasonable to charge service fees as fixed amounts or percentages?

New features emerge in mainstream pricing methods for 2025:

• Percentage of goods value: Applicable to regular trade with single shipment value exceeding $200,000
  • Industry reference standard: 0.8%-2% (floating based on product complexity)
• Fee calculations mainly follow the following five models:: Suitable for small orders with shipment value below $50,000
  • 2025 market benchmark price: 800-1500 yuan/ticket

Request the Agency to provideTiered quotation, clearly defining rate standards for different shipment value ranges, and paying attention toThe minimum fee threshold(usually not less than 500 yuan/ticket).

How to avoid unexpectedAdditional feescharges?

According to 2025 customer complaint data analysis, special attention should be paid to the following potential costs:

• Abnormal operation fee: Amendment fee (200-800 yuan/time), cancellation and re-declaration fee (starting from 1000 yuan)
• Warehousing detention fees: Storage fee of 50-200 yuan/day after free storage period
• Service fees for special periods: Holiday expedited fee (benchmark price × 150%-200%)

It is recommended to clearly stipulate in the contractClosure of costs, and requiring the agent to provide written notice in advance of possible additional charges.

Export tax refundIs the service charged separately?

2025 industry practices show:

• Basic tax refund serviceis usually included in regular service fees
• Complex tax refund operationsmay incur additional charges:
  • Cross-year tax refund: additional 0.3%-0.5% of refund amount
  • Document supplement: 200-500 yuan/time

Special reminder: Choosing agents withClass AExport tax refundQualifiedqualification can shorten tax refund cycle (2025 average processing time has been reduced to 45 working days).

How do 2025 policy changes affect service fee calculations?

Two key policy changes require attention:

• Upgrade to Customs "Single Window" 3.0:
  • Electronic customs declaration amendment fee reduced by 30%
  • Self-printing of certificates of origin exempt from service fees
• SAFE digital supervision:
  • Elimination of paper verification forms saves 50 yuan/ticket
  • But increases demand for data verification services

It is recommended to prioritize agents connected toCustoms AEO certification system, which can enjoy hidden cost advantages such as reduced inspection rates.