Export RepresentationWhat basic service items does the fee include?

According to the international trade service standards in 2025, the fees of regular agency companies usually include the following core services:

• Document processing fee: Including commercial invoices, packing lists,It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Making basic documents, etc.
• Customs declaration fee: Covers costs such as electronic customs declaration form entry and connection with the customs system.
• Logistics coordination fee: Includes services such as means of transport reservation and space coordination.
• Tax refund advance fee: For cases where advance payment is required (some agents charge separately).Export DrawbackIs the agency fee charged by amount proportion or a fixed fee?

In 2025, the mainstream charging models present three forms:

Proportional charging system

• (0.8% - 1.5%): Suitable for regular trade with a high cargo value. The export of electronic products usually adopts a rate of 0.9% - 1.2%, and for bulk commodities, it may be as low as 0.5% - 0.8%.($800 - $2000): Suitable for small and medium - sized orders. The basic service package for a 20GP container is about $1200, and the LCL service package starts from $800.
  • : Basic service fee + risk surcharge
  • What new services may incur additional fees in 2025?
• Fixed service packageAffected by the digitalization of international trade, the following new services may incur additional fees:
  • The basic service package for a 20GP container is approximately $1200
  • LCL consolidation service package starts from $800
• Mixed charging model: Basic service fee + risk surcharge

What services that may incur additional costs will be added in 2025?

Affected by the digitalization of international trade, the following new services may incur additional costs:

• Blockchain Document Deposit Certificate Fee: $50 - $100 per document
• Intelligent Customs Declaration System Connection Fee: $200 - $500 per time
• Carbon Emission Data Accounting Fee: $80 - $150 per batch
• Cross - border Payment Compliance Review Fee: $120 - $300 per time

How to avoid hidden charges? These three details must be confirmed

Based on the dispute cases we have handled, it is recommended to pay special attention to:

• Exchange Rate Conversion Clause: Clearly agree on the benchmark date for settlement exchange rate
• Abnormal Situation Handling Fees: The upper limit of emergency fees such as inspection fees and bill amendment fees
• Number of document revisions: Most agents allow 3 free revisions

What are the differences in the calculation of agency fees for different trade methods?

Fee differences corresponding to major trade methods in 2025:

• General Trade: An additional 0.2% - 0.5% for full - tax - refund services
• Cross-border E-commerce: Need to pay the overseas warehouse data connection fee of $150 - $300
• Market procurement: The group - cabinet LCL fee is charged additionally by the cubic meter
• Bonded Logistics: Special supervision system usage fee $80 per document

What are the new changes in the industry charging standards in 2025?

According to the latest announcement of the China International Freight Forwarders Association:

• The proportion of digital service fees has increased to 15% - 20% of the total cost
• Green trade surcharges begin to appear on the quotation sheet
• The basic service rate remains at the 2019 level (actually decreased by 8 - 12% considering inflation)
• The upper limit of emergency service fees shall not exceed 30% of the basic fee