How much does it cost to export through an agency? Come and discuss together
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Our company recently plans to have export business, but the operation process by ourselves is too cumbersome. We want to find an agency to help. I'd like to ask how much it generally costs to export through an agency? What is the charging standard? Is it based on the value of the exported goods, the number of shipments, or are there other calculation methods? I hope friends who know about it can tell me. Thank you all in advance.
Professional consultant answers
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
There is no fixed standard for the cost of exporting through an agency. There are two common charging methods.
One is to charge according to a certain percentage of the export amount, and the percentage is usually about 0.5% - 3%. For example, for goods with an export value of 1 million US dollars, if the agency charging percentage is 1%, then 10,000 US dollars of agency fee needs to be paid. Generally, the higher the value of the goods, the lower the percentage may be.
Two is to charge per shipment, and the cost per shipment is roughly between 1000 and 3000 yuan, which is applicable to businesses with relatively low value of goods but relatively fixed workload of document processing. In addition, there may also be some other fees, such as customs declaration fees, documentation fees, etc., and these individual fees are generally several hundred yuan. When choosing an agency, you can't just look at the price, but also need to examine its service quality, reputation, etc.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
In addition to the above, some agencies will also charge an operation fee. Depending on the difficulty of the operation, the fee ranges from several hundred to over a thousand yuan. If it involves the handling of special documents such as certificates of origin, there will also be a separate charge.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Actually, the cost is also related to the exported products. If it is a product that requires special supervision conditions, the agency charge may be higher because the procedures are more complicated.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
When exporting through an agency, if it is a long-term cooperation, the agency may offer a discount on the cost. In addition, different transportation methods may also affect the cost. For example, for sea transportation and air transportation, the cost of agency operation is different.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Some agencies will charge differently according to the export destination. For some remote areas, the involved logistics and other links are more complicated, and the charge may be slightly higher.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If the export volume is relatively large, you can also negotiate a package price with the agency, and maybe you can get a more cost-effective cost. Moreover, the charges of agencies in different regions will also vary.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Some agencies will have a minimum charging standard. Even if the business volume is small, you still have to pay according to this standard. For example, when charging according to a percentage, a lower limit amount will be set.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Exchange rate fluctuations sometimes also affect the calculation of agency fees, especially when charging according to the percentage of the export amount. So when negotiating the cost, pay attention to this aspect.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If the agency provides value-added services, such as providing financing support, etc., it will charge an additional fee, but it can also solve the problem of enterprise capital turnover.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The off-season and peak season of the market also have an impact on agency fees. During the peak season, there are more businesses, and the agency may charge slightly higher. During the off-season, in order to attract customers, there may be discounts.