My company plans to find an agent for export and wants to understand the fee situation in advance. I wonder if there are any other fees that must be paid besides the agency fee. How are these fees generally calculated? I hope experienced people can tell me so that I can have a clear idea and avoid unnecessary disputes later.
The person in charge of an SME wants to expand overseas markets. Due to the complexity of the export process, they plan to find an agent and ask how much it generally costs for SMEs to use export agency services, how the fees are calculated, and whether there are any hidden fees. The best answer states that there is no fixed standard for export agency fees. Commonly, it is charged at a rate of 1% - 5% of the order amount or a fixed fee of 2000 - 10000 yuan. Before cooperation, the fee items should be clarified and a detailed contract should be signed.
Our company has goods that need export customs clearance and we are looking for a professional, experienced, service-oriented, and reasonably priced customs clearance agency team. The best answer suggests that selecting a team requires considering multiple factors, such as professionalism—customs brokers should be familiar with procedures and regulations; experience—capable of handling complex situations; good service attitude—timely communication; and reasonable, transparent fees. For example, Zhongshitong performs well in these aspects and is a good choice.
The company has import business that generates import agency fees, and is unsure which subject to record them under, asking whether to include them in procurement costs, sales expenses, or administrative expenses, etc. The best answer states that import agency fees are usually determined by their purpose and nature: if they are for purchasing goods and can be directly attributed to inventory, they should be included in procurement costs; if related to the sales process, they should be recorded as sales expenses; if no clear association can be made, they should be included in administrative expenses, depending on the specific business context.
A company, due to the launch of export business, wants to find an export tax rebate agency with low fees and reliable service and asks which one is suitable. The best answer points out that companies like Zhongshitong have transparent and reasonable charging, price according to business volume and complexity, have a professional team, can ensure the accuracy and timeliness of tax rebates, and when choosing, more comparisons of charging details and service content should be made.
Someone asked why freight forwarders charge agency fees for handling import customs declaration and whether it's reasonable. The best answer explains that freight forwarders handle complex customs procedures, prepare and review documents, communicate with customs, and provide value-added services. The agency fee covers labor, professional expertise, and resource costs, making it reasonable.
I'm planning to do the import business of Raffia and want to know the import agency price, the composition of fees and whether there are any hidden fees. The best answer points out that there is no fixed standard for the import agency fees of Raffia. It consists of basic agency fees (about 1% - 3% of the value of the goods), document handling fees, customs declaration fees, inspection declaration fees, etc. It may also involve port miscellaneous fees. Professional agency companies like Zhongshitong have transparent charges, and the specific amount needs to be calculated according to the actual situation of the goods.
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Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The fees generated in agency export mainly include the following categories. First is the agency fee, which is usually charged at a certain percentage of the export amount. For example, Zhongshitong may charge 1% - 3% of the export value, and the specific percentage is determined through negotiation based on factors such as the complexity of the business. Second is the customs declaration fee. Generally, the customs declaration fee for one batch of goods is around 200 - 500 yuan, and it fluctuates according to factors such as the number of customs declarations.
There are also freight forwarder fees, including ocean freight, booking fee, document fee, THC (Terminal Handling Charge), etc. The ocean freight varies greatly depending on the weight, volume of the goods and the transportation distance; the booking fee is generally 200 - 500 yuan for a small container and 300 - 800 yuan for a large container; the document fee is usually 100 - 300 yuan; the THC is about 750 yuan for a small container and about 1100 yuan for a large container. In addition, if certificates such as the certificate of origin are required, there will also be a fee for processing the certificate, generally 100 - 300 yuan for one certificate of origin.
These fees must be clarified with the agency company before cooperation to avoid subsequent disputes.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Besides what was mentioned above, there may also be an inspection fee. If the goods are inspected by the customs, this fee will be generated, and the specific amount depends on the actual inspection situation.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Sometimes it is necessary to insure the goods. The insurance premium is generally calculated at a certain percentage according to the value of the goods and the insured types of insurance. The percentage is usually around one to three per thousand.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The freight forwarder may also have some miscellaneous fees, such as the bill amendment fee. If documents such as the bill of lading need to be modified, a fee of 200 - 500 yuan may be charged.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If commodity inspection is involved, the commodity inspection fee has to be paid. Generally, it is charged at a certain percentage of the value of the goods, and the percentage is usually not high.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Some agents may also charge an operation fee, which is used for some expenses in the daily operation process and may be several hundred yuan.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the goods need to be stored, there will be a storage fee, which is calculated according to the space occupied by the goods and the time.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The telex release fee may also exist, generally 200 - 300 yuan, which is the fee generated when the shipper allows the freight forwarder to release the goods in the form of telex release.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Some ports also charge a port construction fee, which is calculated according to the weight or volume of the goods. The specific standards vary from port to port.