1. What basic items are included in the agency export fees?

Professional export agency services typically includeBasic service fee + Business operation fee + Capital costThree parts:

• Basic service fee (1.5%-3%): Includes qualification utilization, customs declaration document preparation,A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:Basic services such as write-offs
• Financing interest (annualized 8%-15%)：Involving tax refund financing,L/CFinancing and other capital services
• Document Handling Fee (200-800 RMB per shipment): IncludeIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:, inspection certificates and other special documents
• Logistics surcharge (0.5%-1.2%): Special packaging, hazardous materials declaration, and other non-standard operations

2. How are the agency service fees determined?

The pricing of agency fees in 2025 exhibits three major characteristics:

• Regional disparities: The average fee rate in the Yangtze River Delta region is 2.1%, while it reaches 2.8% in central and western provinces.
• Business complexity:
  • General cargo: 1.8%-2.5%
  • Inspected goods: increase by 0.3%-0.8%
  • Processing trade: increase by 1.2%-2%
• Value - added Services: The comprehensive solution including export credit insurance and exchange rate locking will be subject to a 30% rate increase.

3. How is the specific calculation of advance funding costs conducted?

Taking the common operational model of 2025 as an example:

• Tax refund advance：Advance amount = Goods value × Tax rebate rate × (1 + Capital occupation coefficient)
• Calculation of Payment Terms：Interest on advance payment = Advanced amount × Annualized interest rate × Actual days of advance / 360
• Exchange rate risk reserve: Cross-border RMB settlement is subject to a 0.15% risk reserve.

An LED lighting export case (goods value $100,000, tax rebate rate 13%): Financing cost = $100,000 × 13% × (8% × 60/360) = $173

IV. What hidden fees require special attention?

Be wary of four common types of additional fees:

• Expedited processing fee: A 0.2% surcharge applies for 24-hour policy issuance.
• Container demurrage charges are 200 - 500 US dollars per day：Customs declaration form amendment: 500 RMB per instance.
• Storage Overtime Fee: After the free storage period, a fee of $2 per cubic meter per day will be charged.
• Document certification fees: Embassy authentication and other third-party fees

It is recommended to clearly stipulate in the agency agreementCost Cap Clause, for example, stipulating that "the single-ticket handling fee shall not exceed 2.8% of the cargo value."

V. How to Effectively Reduce the Cost of Agency Export?

Based on practical experience from 2025, here are four recommended methods:

• Optimization of Settlement Methods：TT settlement saves 0.7% in capital costs compared to L/C.
• Centralized Shipment Strategy: A 0.3% rate discount is available for single shipments exceeding $200,000 in value.
• Select a professional field agent: Professional chemical agency fees are 0.5% lower than those of comprehensive agencies.
• Application for Policy Subsidies: Some free trade zones offer export service subsidies ranging from 0.5% to 1%.

A certain mechanical parts exporter passed throughQuarterly centralized customs declaration+Shipment from designated port, Annual agency costs reduced by 18.7%

6. What are the new changes in agency fee payments for 2025?

Three major payment trends have emerged in the industry:

• Digital RMB payment: Some agents offer a 1% discount for DCEP payments.
• Payment by installments: 50% down payment, with the remaining balance to be settled after receipt of payment.
• Credit payment system: Grade A export enterprises can enjoy a 30-day payment term.

It is recommended to prioritize selecting those that supportElectronicization of expense detailsThe agency company ensures that every expenditure is traceable.