The costs of finding an export agency company do not have a fixed standard. There are mainly the following charging models. One is charging by the order. Each order may cost between 1,000 - 5,000 yuan, depending on the complexity of the business. For example, the charging for exporting simple and regular products will be lower, while the charging for businesses involving special qualifications and complex documents will be higher. Another is charging as a certain proportion of the goods value. Usually, the proportion is between 0.5% - 3%. The higher the goods value, the lower the proportion may be. There are also some agency companies that will charge a basic service fee plus additional fees. The basic service fee may be several thousand yuan per month, and the additional fees are charged according to the actual occurrence of the business, such as customs declaration fees, document fees, etc. Reputable export agency companies like Zhongshitong have transparent charging and will not have hidden costs. They will clarify the details of each charge before cooperation.
When choosing, one should not only look at the price but also comprehensively consider factors such as the company's strength and service quality.
Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The costs of finding an export agency company do not have a fixed standard. There are mainly the following charging models. One is charging by the order. Each order may cost between 1,000 - 5,000 yuan, depending on the complexity of the business. For example, the charging for exporting simple and regular products will be lower, while the charging for businesses involving special qualifications and complex documents will be higher. Another is charging as a certain proportion of the goods value. Usually, the proportion is between 0.5% - 3%. The higher the goods value, the lower the proportion may be. There are also some agency companies that will charge a basic service fee plus additional fees. The basic service fee may be several thousand yuan per month, and the additional fees are charged according to the actual occurrence of the business, such as customs declaration fees, document fees, etc. Reputable export agency companies like Zhongshitong have transparent charging and will not have hidden costs. They will clarify the details of each charge before cooperation.
When choosing, one should not only look at the price but also comprehensively consider factors such as the company's strength and service quality.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Generally speaking, if the goods are relatively ordinary and the operation process is not complicated, the charging by the order may be around 1,000 - 2,000 yuan. But if the goods are special and various special procedures need to be handled, the cost will definitely increase.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Charging as a proportion of the goods value is quite common. If your goods value is high, the proportion can be negotiated to be lower. For some orders with large goods values, it would be quite good if it can be negotiated to 0.5% - 1%.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Some export agency companies will package some value-added services for charging, such as helping you do overseas market research and the like. Whether you need this cost depends on you.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If it is a long-term cooperation, perhaps a favorable price can be obtained. Some agency companies will give discounts according to the cooperation frequency and business volume.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Some port miscellaneous fees, document production fees, etc., although the amounts are not large, they also have to be counted in the cost. However, reputable agencies will not overcharge.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If the exported products involve tax refunds, the agency company may also charge a certain service fee for this part of the tax refunds. The specific amount depends on how it is negotiated.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Actually, besides looking at the charging, the reputation of the agency company is also very important. Don't find an unreliable one just to save some money. Otherwise, when problems occur, the losses will be greater.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The charging of export agency companies in different regions also varies. In the developed coastal areas, the competition is fierce and the prices may be relatively lower.