How much is the agency fee for foreign trade exports in Guangzhou generally? How is it calculated?
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I'm doing foreign trade business in Guangzhou. Recently, I want to find an agent to help handle export-related matters, but I'm not quite clear about the market situation of the agency fee for foreign trade exports in Guangzhou. I'd like to ask, when looking for a foreign trade export agent in Guangzhou, how much is the general agency fee? Is it charged according to a fixed amount or the proportion of the export volume? I hope friends who know the situation can tell me about it so that I have an idea in mind and avoid being ripped off.
Professional consultant answers
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
There is no fixed standard for the agency fee for foreign trade exports in Guangzhou. The common charging method is to charge according to a certain proportion of the export volume, and the proportion is usually between 0.5% and 5%. The specific proportion depends on various factors such as the type of goods, the trade amount, and the complexity of the operation. For products with a relatively high value and relatively simple operation, the agency fee proportion may be as low as 0.5% - 1%; if the goods involve special regulatory requirements and the operation is cumbersome, the proportion may reach 3% - 5%.
Some agents will also charge a fixed fee, but this situation is relatively rare and is generally applicable to orders with a small business volume and an extremely simple operation process. The fee may range from several hundred yuan to several thousand yuan. When choosing an agent, in addition to paying attention to the agency fee, one should also examine its professional ability, reputation, etc. Agents like Zhongshitong will price within a reasonable range and provide professional services.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Generally, if charged according to the proportion, for simple general goods, it may be 1% - 2%. If the product requires a lot of certifications and the like, the proportion will be higher.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The agent I cooperated with before charged a fixed 2000 yuan for small orders and charged according to the proportion for large orders, about 1.5%. This is for your reference.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
I heard that some charge according to the number of bills, several hundred yuan per bill, but this is suitable for situations where the value of the goods is low and the number of bills is large.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If it is the export of dangerous goods, because the procedures are complicated, the proportion of the agency fee will be much higher than that of ordinary goods, possibly 3% - 5%.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Some agents will give a preferential proportion according to the estimated business volume in the early stage and then adjust it according to the actual situation later. You can ask more.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
In Guangzhou, there are also differences in charges between large agents and small agents. The charges of large agents may be slightly higher, but the services are more standardized.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Besides the agency fee, you should also ask clearly whether there are other hidden fees, such as document fees, handling fees and the like.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If there is business for a long time, it is good for both sides to negotiate with the agent to obtain a preferential fixed proportion.