Export RepresentationWhat are the main charging models adopted?

In 2025, mainstream charging models present three major types:

• All-inclusive fee: Charged at 0.8%-2% of goods value, including basic customs declaration, document preparation and basic logistics coordination
• Phased fee:
  • Basic operation fee: 2000-5000 RMB per shipment
  • Customs clearance surcharge: Additional 300-800 RMB for special supervision modes
  • Certificate agency fee: Charged separately according to certificate type
• Performance-based charging: Basic service fee + tax rebate sharing (common in bulk trade, tax rebate difference sharing ratio 3:7 to 5:5)

How to identify hidden additional fees?

It is recommended to focus on the following three types of potential fees:

• Emergency handling fee: Customs inspection emergency channel fee (800-2000 RMB per instance)
• Document special handling feeIncluding:
  • Non-standard document translation fee (80-150 RMB per page)
  • Consular certification expedited fee (2-3 times the embassy/consulate fee)
• Exchange rate fluctuation compensation: Some agency contracts include 0.3%-0.5% exchange rate fluctuation risk reserve

How should total costs be calculated?

Scientific calculation should include three dimensions:

• Explicit Costs: Agency service fee + official fees (e.g. for goods with 2025s latest tax rebate rate of 9%, tax rebate difference needs to be calculated)Export Drawback: Average customs clearance time difference resulting in capital occupation costs (1 day delay ≈ 0.03% of cargo value)
• Time Cost: Including compliance risks (e.g. cases of tax recovery due to classification errors in 2024) and probability of breach compensation
• Risk costWhat are the new cost optimization directions for 2025?

It is recommended to focus on opportunities brought by three new policies:

RCEP accumulation rules

• : Eligible goods can apply for 7-15% tariff reduction: API services connected to the Single Window can reduce document processing fees by 30%
• Intelligent customs declaration systemGreen channel enterprises
• : AEO certified enterprises have inspection rate reduced to 0.8% (3.2% for ordinary enterprises)How to avoid billing traps?

It is recommended to take three preventive measures:

Contract clause review

• : Pay special attention to the catch-all clause other possible feesFee comparison table
• Cost comparison tableRequest to provide the 2025 edition of the International Trade Service Fee Reference Price List for comparison
• Installment payment mechanismRecommend phased payments based on operational milestones (30% upon booking, 50% after customs clearance)

What cost indicators should be considered when selecting an agent?

Focus on evaluating three core indicators:

• Service cost per unit value of goodsTotal cost/export value (excellent agents control this at 0.6%-1.2%)
• Abnormal event handling costsIncluding customs inspection response costs (normally included in service fees by standard agents)
• Capital turnover efficiencyAverage cycle from booking to tax refund (top agents can be 5-7 working days faster than industry average)