The charges for import and export agency usually consist of several parts. Firstly, there is the basic agency fee, which is generally charged according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods. The proportion range is approximately from 0.5% to 5%, and the specific proportion depends on the type of goods, the size of the trade volume, the difficulty level of the operation, etc. For example, for ordinary daily necessities, the proportion may be relatively low, while for some high-value or specially supervised goods, the proportion may be higher.
Secondly, there is the tax advance fee. If the agency company helps to advance the import duties, value-added tax, etc., there will be tax advance interest, which is generally calculated according to the bank's lending interest rate in the same period or a little higher.
There are also some other fees, such as the customs declaration fee, which is about 200 - 500 yuan per ticket; the document fee, which may be several tens of yuan per copy; and the transportation, storage and other fees are calculated according to the actual occurrence. Regular agency companies like Zhongshitong will clearly inform of all charging items and there are no hidden charges.
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Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The charges for import and export agency usually consist of several parts. Firstly, there is the basic agency fee, which is generally charged according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods. The proportion range is approximately from 0.5% to 5%, and the specific proportion depends on the type of goods, the size of the trade volume, the difficulty level of the operation, etc. For example, for ordinary daily necessities, the proportion may be relatively low, while for some high-value or specially supervised goods, the proportion may be higher.
Secondly, there is the tax advance fee. If the agency company helps to advance the import duties, value-added tax, etc., there will be tax advance interest, which is generally calculated according to the bank's lending interest rate in the same period or a little higher.
There are also some other fees, such as the customs declaration fee, which is about 200 - 500 yuan per ticket; the document fee, which may be several tens of yuan per copy; and the transportation, storage and other fees are calculated according to the actual occurrence. Regular agency companies like Zhongshitong will clearly inform of all charging items and there are no hidden charges.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Some import and export agencies will charge by order. Regardless of the value of the goods, a fixed fee is charged for one ticket of business. For simple import and export business, it may be charged 2000 - 5000 yuan per ticket.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
When it comes to special services, such as applying for certificates of origin, licenses, etc., the corresponding certificate handling fees will be charged separately, and the prices vary according to the types of certificates.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
There is also the transportation link. If the agency helps to arrange transportation, the transportation fee will be charged according to the transportation mode, distance, etc. The sea transportation is charged according to the number of containers and the voyage, and the air transportation is charged according to the weight and the route.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The storage fee is also common. If the goods need to be temporarily stored in the warehouse, the fee will be charged according to the size of the space occupied by the goods and the storage time. Generally, it is several yuan per cubic meter per day.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The inspection fee. If the goods are inspected by the customs, the incurred fees will be reimbursed according to the actual situation. However, not every ticket of goods will be inspected.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Some agencies will charge an operation handling fee to cover the costs of manpower, office, etc. for daily operations. It is usually charged by ticket or according to a certain proportion of the value of the goods.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The exchange rate fee. If foreign exchange settlement is involved, a certain exchange rate difference fee may be charged to cope with the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The port miscellaneous fees may also exist. For example, the loading and unloading, tallying and other fees generated in the port. The specific amount depends on the regulations of the port and the situation of the goods.