Export RepresentationWhat are the main fees charged by the company?

Export agency companies typically adoptBasic Service Fee + Business Operation Fee + Third - Party FeesThe composite charging model:

• Basic service fee: Includes core services such as customs declaration agency and document review, with the average market price in 2025 ranging from RMB 800-2000 per shipment.
• Business Operation Expenses:
  • Special document certification (e.g.It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Additional signature) RMB150-300 per copy
  • Express customs clearance handling fee: RMB 500-1200 per instance.
• Third-party collection and payment fees:
  • Port THC fee (Shenzhen Port standard for 2025 is RMB720/20GP)
  • Customs inspection site occupancy fee: RMB 200-500/day.

Why is there such a big difference in quotes from different agencies?

According to the 2024 annual report data from the World Trade Organization, the price differences in China's export agency industry primarily stem from:

• Differences in service depth: Full-chain service providers are 15-25% more expensive than single customs declaration companies.
• Scope of Risk Undertaking: Quotes that include compliance guarantees typically carry a premium of 8-12%.
• Enterprise qualification levels: AEO-certified enterprises charge a service fee premium of approximately 10%.
• Payment method affects: Spot settlement is 3-5% cheaper than payment on account.

How to identify hidden fee items?

a full - process cost listComparison table of expense details, pay special attention to the following easily overlooked charges:

• Document modification fee: RMB50-100 per modification (new ISO document standard added in 2025).
• Data Entry Fee: Special Format Reporting RMB30-80/field
• Abnormal operation fee:
  • Temporary container replacement: RMB 300-500
  • Emergency holiday appointments: RMB800-1500

Which expense items will undergo significant changes in 2025?

According to Announcement No. 1 of 2025 from the General Administration of Customs, special attention should be paid to:

• Electronic Customs Declaration Surcharge: Additional data security certification fee RMB120/ticket
• Green Logistics Surcharge: Carbon Neutral Transport Certification Fee RMB 80-150 per shipment
• Exchange rate fluctuation reserve: A 0.3% risk fee will be charged per transaction settled in USD.

How to negotiate service fees with an agency?

Based on 20 yearsforeign tradePractical experience suggests adopting the following negotiation strategies:

• Step pricing method: A discount of 5-8% can be negotiated for annual export volumes exceeding 100 containers.
• cost ceiling clauses: The agreed maximum handling fee per ticket shall not exceed RMB 2,500.
• Bundled bargaining: Bundling negotiations for customs declaration, logistics, and tax rebates can reduce costs by 10-15%.
• Digital service substitution: Using a proxy ERP system can reduce service fees by 3-5%.

Is it more cost-effective to choose a fixed rate or a floating rate?

According to 2025 industry research data:

• Fixed rateSuitable for:
  • SMEs with a monthly export volume of fewer than 20 containers
  • Companies with a single product category
• Floating rateSuitable for:
  • Large enterprises with an annual export volume exceeding 500 containers.
  • Multinational trade-involved group enterprises

a full - process cost listAnalysis Report on Rate Fluctuations Over the Past Three Years, with a focus on reviewingMaritime TransportationThe rate increase ratio during the peak season (June to September).