What is the fee structure for export services provided by an agency?

foreign tradeAgency fee collection primarily consists of two major modules:Basic service feeand

• Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
• Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount

• Agency service fee (0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value)
• Document Handling Fee (200-800 RMB per shipment)
• Occupancy fee (calculated based on actual days)
• Special service fee:
  • Export DrawbackAdvance payment (monthly interest rate 0.6%-1.2%)
  • L/CDocument submission (single transaction: 500-2000 RMB)

When signing the agency agreement, it is recommended to focus on the following:Exchange rate conversion rulesandFund settlement cycleTerms. A certain electromechanical export enterprise incurred a foreign exchange loss of $37,000 in 2024 due to neglecting the exchange rate locking clause.

Customs DeclarationA complete export agency agreement should be attached with:What are the mainstream payment methods?

Currently, international trade primarily employs five major settlement methods:

• T/T Telegraphic Transfer(58% share, applicable to existing customers)
• L/C Letter of Credit(23% share, preferred choice for large orders)
• DP payment against documents(12% share, commonly used in emerging markets)
• OA credit sales(5% of the total, credit insurance required)
• Cross - border RMB(Accounting for 2%, hedging against exchange rate risks)

Recommended for priority use in 2025TT and LC combined paymentA textile company adopted a payment combination of 30% TT in advance plus 70% LC, reducing its bad debt ratio from 7% to 1.2%.

How to prevent exchange rate risks in the process of receiving payments?

To cope with exchange rate fluctuations, it is necessary to establishA three - level defense system:

• Prevention in advance:
  • Signing an exchange rate hedging clause
  • Opt for cross-border RMB settlement
• In-process control:
  • Use forward contractsFX Settlement Agency(Lock in the exchange rate for 3-6 months)
  • Set an exchange rate fluctuation alert threshold (recommended ±3%).
• Post-event remediation:
  • Apply for foreign exchange derivatives
  • Adjust pricing for subsequent orders

A certainAutomotive partsThe exporter passes throughForward settlement + option combination, reducing losses by 860,000 yuan during the RMB fluctuation period in 2024.

How to Ensure Fund Safety in Agency Export?

Key Points for Financial Security Prevention and Control:

• Conduct strict credit checks on buyers (Dun & Bradstreet ratings are recommended).
• The requirement is that the advance payment ratio should not be less than 30%.
• Purchase export credit insurance (Sinosure coverage exceeds 95%).
• Establish a dedicated regulatory account (to prevent commingling of funds)
• Real-time tracking of logistics documents (blockchain-based evidence storage is recommended)

New regulations in 2025 require agencies to provideFund Flow Detailed List, a food export company successfully recovered a misdirected payment of 420,000 yuan.

What should I do if I encounter foreign exchange controls?

A three-step strategy for coping with regulatory measures:

1. Confirm the legality of the foreign exchange receipt path in advance (consult the local SAFE).
2. Prepare complete trade documents (contract, invoice, packing list, shipping documents).
3. Adopt multi-currency settlement diversion (USD, EUR, offshore RMB combination)

For special markets such as Iran, it is recommended to useBarter tradeorTransshipment via third countries.A certainMedical EquipmentThe company successfully recovered $3.8 million in payments from Iran through Dubai's re-export.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Will the agency withhold the tax refund?

  A: All formal agents operate in accordance with Announcement No. 17 of 2024 from the State Taxation Administration, and the tax refund must be paid within 5 working days after the funds are received.

• Q: How to charge small orders cost-effectively?

  A: It is recommended to choose the bundled price (starting from 2000 RMB per shipment), which includes the entire process of customs declaration, documentation, and foreign exchange collection.

• Q: What should I do if there is a delay in the arrival of funds?

  A: According to the claim terms of the agency agreement, late payment fees (daily interest of 0.05%) may be charged if the payment exceeds the agreed deadline.