Enter輸出代理店What basic items are included in the service fee?

The fees charged by legitimate import and export agents in the Haicang area typically consist of the following eight core modules:

• Basic service fee: Charged at 0.8%–1.5% of the cargo value (2025 market average)
• 通関Service fee
  • General trade customs declaration: USD 800–1,500 per bill
  • 越境ECCustoms Declaration: USD 1,200–2,000 per shipment
• Document processing fee (including Certificate of Origin, Commodity Inspection Certificate, etc.)
• Logistics handling charges (including terminal handling charges (THC), port miscellaneous fees, etc.)
• Tax & Duty Advance Service Fee (0.3%–0.5% of the goods value)

How are customs brokerage fees calculated?

After Haicang Customs fully implemented electronic documentation in 2025, the structure of customs declaration fees underwent significant changes:

• Basic customs declaration fee: Includes basic services such as HS code classification, document entry, and system integration
• Additional Service Fee：
  • An additional fee of 300–500 RMB applies for declarations under special regulatory procedures.
  • Rush filing (within 24 hours) incurs an additional 50% service fee
• Impact of the New Regulations: The annual Electronic Port fee (RMB 980/year) will be collected by the agent starting from 2025

How do different cargo values affect the total agency fee?

Take the 2025 quotation from a certain agency in Haicang as an example:

• $100,000 in goods value：
  • Basic service fee: $800–$1,500
  • Customs clearance + logistics: approximately RMB 2,000
  • The total fee rate is approximately 1.2%–1.8%.
• $500,000 in goods value：
  • Greater room for negotiation on the base service fee (0.6%–1.2%)
  • It may be possible to have the document processing fee waived.

How can I avoid hidden fees?

According to the latest 2025 industry research, special attention should be paid to:

• Storage Surcharge：Storage beyond the 3-day free period will be charged at USD 40 per cubic meter per day.
• Foreign exchange settlement fee: Some agents charge a 0.1% fee on TT remittances.
• Emergency handling fee: The inspection coordination fee is usually included in the base quotation

It is recommended to clearly stipulate in the contractCost Cap Clause, the agent is required to provide prior written confirmation for non-standard fees.

What changes will there be to the agency fee payment methods in 2025?

Affected by the new cross-border e-commerce payment regulations:

• The share of RMB cross-border payments via CIPS has risen to 60%.
• A 1–3% fee discount is available for settlements made with digital RMB.
• Deposit System: A risk deposit of 5–10% is required for first-time cooperation.

It is recommended to prioritize supportInstallment paymentThe agency will split the fee into three stages: advance payment, payment after customs clearance, and final payment.

How to choose a cost-effective agency?

Refer to the 2025 Haicang Customs AEO certification data:

• PreferAuthorized Economic Operator - Advanced Certification(30% improvement in customs clearance efficiency)
• Verification of the agency companySingle Window Operating Authority Level
• Request to present2024-2025 Customs Compliance Record

It is recommended to conduct an on-site inspection of the agency company.Customs System, confirming that it has real-time integration capability with the 2025 version of the General Administration of Customs’ Single Window.