According to the Administrative Measures for Value - added Tax and Consumption Tax on Exported Goods and Services implemented in 2025, agency export tax rebate needs to meet three conditions simultaneously:?Import/export?What items are included in the charges?

In 2025, the fees for import-export agency are mainly composed ofa basic service fee + additional fees:

• Basic service fees (mandatory)
  • Agency service fee: Charged at 0.8%-2.5% of the cargo value (can be as low as 0.5% for bulk commodities)
  • Customs clearance fee: Includes customs declaration, inspection, and document handling (500-2000 yuan/shipment)
  • Document handling fee: Including?Certificate of Origin?, commercial inspection certificate, etc. (100-500 yuan/copy)
• Additional fees (optional)
  • Logistics and warehousing: Terminal handling charges, container storage fees (billed daily)
  • Special services: Expedited customs declaration, dangerous goods declaration, etc. (a surcharge of 50%-100%)
  • Financial services:?L/C?Opening, foreign exchange?Foreign exchange settlement?(0.1%-0.3% handling fee)

II. How are agency service fees calculated?

The mainstream billing methods in 2025 showTiered pricingFeatures:

• Cargo value below 1 million: 1.8%-2.5% (minimum charge starts at 3000 yuan)
• Cargo value 1-5 million: 1.2%-1.8%
• Cargo value above 5 million: 0.8%-1.2%

Some service providers offer anannual framework agreement price, with a preferential rate of 0.5%-0.8% for an annual cargo value exceeding 20 million. It is necessary to pay attention to thedifferent trade terms of EXW/FOB/CIFand the cost-sharing differences under them, especially hidden costs such as?Ocean shipping?insurance and destination port fees.

III. How to avoid hidden charges?

According to an industry survey in 2025, 64% of disputes arise from unstated fees:

• (Pay attention to the completeness of declaration elements)Comparison table of expense details, check the supervision conditions corresponding to the HS code
• Confirm whether includedExchange rate fluctuation compensation clause(it is recommended to agree on a ±3% fluctuation range)
• Beware of the exception clauses in an "all-inclusive price," especially:
  • Anti-dumping duty deposit (levied at 30%-200% of the cargo value)
  • Detention fee (500-800 yuan/day for a 40-foot container)
  • Customs inspection warehousing fee (starting from 2000 yuan/day)

IV. What are the new charging models in 2025?

With the popularization of digital services, two innovative charging methods have emerged:

• Subscription-based services: Pay 1999-4999 yuan per month to enjoy a priority customs declaration channel + 3 free expedited services
• Intelligent Revenue Sharing System: Blockchain technology enables automatic split payments:
  • Customs duties and taxes are paid directly to the national treasury
  • Agency fees are settled in real-time
  • Logistics fees are confirmed upon delivery

V. How to choose a cost-effective service provider?

It is recommended to adoptThree - dimensional evaluation method:

• Qualification verification: CheckCustoms AEO certification level(Priority given to Advanced Certification Enterprises)
• Quote comparison: Request quotes from at least 3 providers for thesame scope of service
• Service test: Through asample trial order, evaluate the operational timeliness (it is recommended to test special scenarios such as expedited customs declaration)

Special note on the new 2025 regulations: According to Announcement No. 86 of the General Administration of Customs, all agency enterprises must publicize theirstandard fee schedule, which can be queried for the filed price on the official website of the "International Trade Single Window."