?Export Agency?What exactly does the service fee include?

Professional export agency services typically consist of four core cost modules:

• Basic service fee: Basic operational fees for document processing, document preparation, customs clearance declaration, etc.
• • Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
  • Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount
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  • Special document certification (such as embassy certification)
  • Custom - designed Logistics Solutions
  • Trade compliance risk assessment
• Third-party advance payment: Customs fees, inspection and quarantine fees, port handling charges, etc.
• Risk Protection Fee: Credit insurance, exchange rate locking, and other risk management services

What are the mainstream charging models in 2025?

Currently, there are three main charging models in the market:

• Fixed Rate System: Charged at 0.5%-3% of the cargo value (suitable for standardized product exports)
• Tiered Pricing System:
  • For goods valued under $500,000: Fixed service fee + 0.8% commission.
  • Order value of $500,000 to $1 million: Tiered rate with progressive reduction.
• Hybrid fee system: Basic service fee + value-added services charged by item (suitable for complex trade scenarios)

What factors will affect the final quotation?

According to the latest 2025 industry data, the main influencing factors include:

• Product Category: Hazardous goods incur an average service fee 40% higher than general cargo.
• Trade terms: The EXW terms incur an average of 15% higher operational costs compared to FOB.
• Destination country requirements: Orders requiring RCEP origin certification incur a 20% increase in document costs.
• Settlement Methods：LC settlement carries a 0.3-0.5 percentage point higher risk fee compared to TT payment.

How to determine if a quotation is reasonable?

It is recommended to adopt the "Three Comparison Principles":

• Compare quotes from more than three agents horizontally.
• Compare the cost with historical orders of the same type vertically
• Cross-comparison of contract terms and service lists

Focus onDocument Amendment Fee,Expedited processing feeFor clauses that are prone to disputes, industry practices in 2025 require that these fees must have clearly defined upper limits specified in the contract.

How to Avoid Hidden Fee Traps?

Here are three practical suggestions:

• Request a detailed quotation sheet: Distinguish between basic services and optional services
• Confirm the basis for cost calculation: Especially whether the calculation of the goods value includes freight and insurance premiums.
• Agreed dispute resolution mechanism: It is recommended to include a third-party arbitration clause.

Please note that according to the "Guidelines on Cross-Border Trade Service Charges" implemented in 2025, agents are required to provide a standard fee catalog before signing contracts, and clients can verify the company's filing information on the official website of the Ministry of Commerce.

What are the considerations when selecting a proxy?

• Check the AEO certification status of the enterprise (China Customs 2025 new regulation)
• Confirm whether the customs clearance qualification for the target market is available.
• Please provide operational cases of the same category from the past 12 months.
• Verify the EDI system's integration capability (directly impacts operational efficiency).