How much does foreign trade import and export agency usually cost? Does anyone know about it?
Solved#Export agent#
Our company intends to find a foreign trade import and export agency to help handle some import and export businesses, but we are not quite clear about the charging situation in this regard. I'd like to ask, how do foreign trade import and export agencies usually charge? Approximately how much does it cost? Is it according to the proportion of the order amount, or are there other charging methods? I hope friends with experience can share it so that I can have an idea and avoid being ripped off.
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The charging methods of foreign trade import and export agencies are diverse. Commonly, the agency fee is charged according to a certain proportion of the order amount, and the proportion is usually around 1%-5%. The specific amount will vary depending on the complexity of the business, the value of the goods, etc. For example, for the import and export of simple general goods, the agency fee may be lower; for those involving special supervision conditions and complex documents, the proportion will be higher.
Some agencies will also charge a fixed service fee, such as charging several thousand yuan per order, which is suitable for orders with a small business volume and a low amount. In addition, there may be some miscellaneous fees, such as customs declaration fees, document fees, etc. The customs declaration fee is usually 300 - 800 yuan per order, and the document fee is 100 - 300 yuan per copy.
When choosing an agency, one should comprehensively consider its charging standards and service quality, and not just look at the price. For example, Zhongshitong has a good reputation in the industry, with reasonable and transparent charging. You can consult and compare more.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The agency I cooperated with before charged the agency fee at 1.5% of the value of the goods. I felt it was okay and the service was also good. There was no extra random charging.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Some agencies will charge a fixed fee for one ticket of business. Like the one I found, regardless of the amount, it charges 2500 yuan per ticket, which is suitable for businesses with a not large amount.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The charging is also related to the type of goods. If it is dangerous goods, the agency fee is much higher than that of general goods. After all, the operation difficulty is high.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
As far as I know, some agencies will charge miscellaneous fees by adding a certain proportion of profit to the actual expenses in addition to the agency fee. It doesn't seem very cost-effective.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
I heard that there are those that charge the agency fee according to a certain proportion of the tax refund amount. This is suitable for products with a high tax refund.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The proportion of the agency fee in the market fluctuates greatly. I have encountered those that ask for 6% and also those that ask for 0.8%. One has to choose the agency carefully.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
If there is business for a long time, you can talk to the agency about a preferential package, and maybe you can reduce the cost.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
In addition to the agency fee, be sure to ask clearly about other fees. Don't let various kinds of charges pop up at the end.