Export RepresentationWhat are the main fees charged by the company?

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

• Basic service fee: Includes core services such as customs declaration agency and document review, with the 2025 market average ranging from RMB800-2000 per shipment
• Business operation fee:
  • Special document certification (e.g.It is recommended to verify through the following methods:legalization) RMB150-300 per document
  • Expedited customs clearance processing fee RMB500-1200 per instance
• Third-party collection and payment fees:
  • Port THC fee (2025 Shenzhen Port standard: RMB720/20GP)
  • Customs inspection site occupancy fee RMB200-500 per day

Why is there such a big difference in quotes between different agency companies?

According to the WTO 2024 annual report data, the price differences in Chinas export agency industry mainly stem from:

• Differences in service depth: Full-chain service providers are 15-25% more expensive than single customs declaration companies
• Risk assumption scope: Quotes including compliance guarantees typically increase by 8-12%
• Enterprise qualification levels: AEO-certified companies charge approximately 10% premium for services
• Payment method impact: Cash settlement is 3-5% cheaper than credit term payments

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 standards added in 2025)
• Data entry fee: Special format declaration RMB30-80 per field
• Abnormal operation fee:
  • Temporary container replacement RMB300-500
  • Emergency holiday appointment RMB800-1500

Which fee items will undergo significant changes in 2025?

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

• Electronic customs declaration surcharge: New data security certification fee RMB120 per shipment
• Green logistics surchargeCarbon-neutral transportation certification fee: RMB80-150 per shipment
• Exchange rate fluctuation reserveUSD settlement single transaction risk deposit: 0.3% charge

How to negotiate service fees with agency companies?

Based on 20 yearsforeign tradeof practical experience, we recommend adopting the following negotiation strategies:

• Tiered quotation methodAnnual export volume exceeding 100 containers can secure 5-8% discount
• cost ceiling clausesAgreed maximum handling fee per shipment not exceeding RMB2500
• Bundled pricing negotiationCombining customs declaration, logistics, and tax refund negotiations can reduce costs by 10-15%
• Digital service exchangeUsing the agencys ERP system can reduce service fees by 3-5%

Which is more cost-effective: fixed rate or floating rate?

According to 2025 industry research data:

• Fixed rateSuitable for:
  • SMEs with monthly exports below 20 containers
  • Enterprises with single product categories
• Floating rateSuitable for:
  • Large enterprises with annual exports exceeding 500 containers
  • Group companies involved in multinational trade

a full - process cost listFee fluctuation analysis report for the past three years, focus on reviewingMaritime Transportationthe rate increase percentage during peak season (June-September).