carried by foreign transportation enterprisesExport RepresentationWhat are the components of the fees?

According to the latest industry practices in 2025, formal export agency fees mainly include the following core items:

• Basic service fee: Including customs declaration document processing (average 800-2000 yuan/ticket) and trade document certification (such asIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:300-500 yuan)
• Logistics handling fee:
  • Booking service fee: 500-1000 yuan for full container load (FCL), charged by cubic meter for less than container load (LCL)
  • Terminal handling charge (THC): The 2025 standard is 580-780 yuan/20GP container
• Collection of government fees: Inspection fees (0.15%-0.3% of cargo value), customs inspection fees (actual cost reimbursement)

Why do different agency companies quote such different prices?

2025 market monitoring data shows that the differences in export agency quotes mainly stem from:

• Differences in service depth: Whether it includesExport DrawbackOperations (usually charging 1%-3% of the tax refund amount), foreign exchange verification and other value-added services
• Differences in channel resources: The space guarantee capability of first-class freight forwarders directly affectsMaritime TransportationAdditional fees (such as the 2025 peak season surcharge PSS of about $500/container)
• Differences in compliance costsAEO-certified enterprises can save 3-5 working days of port storage fees due to lower inspection rates

What new fee items should be noted in 2025?

According to the latest international trade rules, it is recommended to pay special attention to:

• Carbon border tax surchargeUnder the EU CBAM mechanism, steel products require prepayment of carbon emission costs (approximately 2%-5% of cargo value)
• Data security certification feesGDPR-compliant data processing services (2,000-5,000 yuan/year)
• RCEP rules of origin service feesRegional preferential tariff applications (document review fees 300-800 yuan)

How to avoid hidden charge traps?

Based on 20 years of agency dispute handling experience, the following measures are recommended:

• Request a detailed quotation sheetPay special attention to last-mile delivery fees under DDP terms (can reach $800/container in some countries)
• Clarify fee calculation benchmarksMarine insurance premium is insured at 110% of CIF value, with rates approximately 0.2%-0.5%
• Agree on exchange rate fluctuation mechanismsIt is recommended to use the Bank of Chinas spot exchange selling rate 3 days before T/T payment

Are agency fees negotiable in 2025?

Professional agency companies typically offer flexible solutions:

• Annual export volume tiered pricingClients with over 100 containers can receive 15%-20% service fee discounts
• Combo service discountsSimultaneous use of customs clearance + tax refund + foreign exchange services can save 5%-8% in comprehensive costs
• Payment term preferential policies30-day payment terms typically require paying 1.5%-3% financial costs

Which fees may result in unexpected expenses?

According to General Administration of Customs data from January-June 2025, special precautions should be taken against:

• Customs classification dispute feesLate declaration fees caused by commodity code disputes (0.5‰ of cargo value per day)
• Hazardous chemical misdeclaration penaltiesPenalties for missing UN packaging certification (maximum 50,000 yuan per incident)
• Anti - dumping marginSome goods require prepayment of 36.5%-255% temporary deposits