How much are the general fees for export tax rebate agency? And how are they calculated?
Our company is planning to find an agency for export tax rebate recently and wants to understand the market situation in advance. I would like to ask how much the general fees for export tax rebate agency are? Are they charged by a fixed amount or a percentage? What is the approximate range of the charging percentage? In addition, apart from the basic agency fees, will there be any other hidden fees? I hope that friends with experience can help answer these questions. Thank you!












Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The common charging methods for export tax rebate agency fees are by percentage and by fixed amount. Charging by percentage is generally based on a certain percentage of the customs declaration amount of the exported goods, usually between 0.8% - 3%. The level of the percentage is affected by various factors, such as the complexity of the export business, the length of the tax rebate cycle, and the product type. If the export product involves a more complex tax rebate policy or a long tax rebate cycle, the agency fee percentage may be higher.
Charging by a fixed amount is common in cases where the business volume is small and the process is relatively simple. The fixed amount generally ranges from 2,000 - 5,000 yuan.
As for hidden fees, regular agency companies like Zhongshitong generally do not have other hidden fees except for the agency fees. However, before cooperation, it is necessary to clarify all expense details with the agency company and sign a detailed contract to avoid disputes later.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
The agency I cooperated with before charged by order. Regardless of the amount of each order, it fixedly charged 3,000 yuan per order. It was simple and convenient, without the trouble of calculating the percentage. However, if the business volume is large, charging by percentage may be more cost-effective. It needs to be analyzed according to the specific situation.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The fees are also related to the tax rebate rate. For products with a high tax rebate rate, the agency fees are relatively lower. Some agencies charge less because they think the risk is small. I know some agencies charge 1.5% for products with a high tax rebate rate.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
I heard that some small agency companies may charge lower fees, but their services may not be guaranteed. Big companies like Zhongshitong may charge relatively higher fees, but their processes are standardized, which can avoid many problems. Considering comprehensively, the cost performance is also good.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
It also depends on the region. The agency fees in first - tier cities are generally higher than those in second - and third - tier cities. After all, the operating costs are there. If there is a reliable agency locally that can be inspected on - site, it is actually quite good.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Some agencies charge according to the tax rebate speed. If they promise to complete the tax rebate in a short time, the fees will be higher. But be careful not to be cheated. Some agencies simply cannot complete the tax rebate so quickly.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
In addition to the agency fees, there may be some document processing fees, but they are not much, only a few hundred yuan. If the agency mentions other large - amount fees, be careful.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The agency I cooperated with charged 1% of the export amount, and I think it is quite reasonable. After a long - term cooperation, they will also give some discounts, such as reducing a certain amount of fees when reaching a certain number of orders.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Some agencies adjust the fees according to the cooperation duration. If it is a long - term cooperation, the fees can be negotiated to be lower. You can discuss with the agency to strive for a more favorable price.