How much is the export agency handling fee generally? Is there a standard?
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Our company recently has a batch of goods intended to be exported, but we don't want to handle the export-related procedures by ourselves. We want to find an agency company to help. I'd like to ask how much the export agency handling fee is approximately? Is it charged based on a fixed amount or calculated in other ways such as based on the value of the goods? Is there a rough standard range for reference? I hope friends who know about this can help answer it. Thank you!
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
There is no fixed standard for the export agency handling fee. There are mainly two common charging methods. One is to charge based on a certain percentage of the value of the goods, and the percentage is usually between 0.5% and 5%. For example, if the value of the goods is 1 million yuan and the handling fee is charged at 1%, it will be 10,000 yuan. Under this method, the handling fee will change with the change of the value of the goods.
The other is to charge per shipment, and the cost of one shipment is approximately between 200 and 1000 yuan, which is suitable for businesses with a lower value of goods but more complicated procedures. In addition, some agency companies may also adjust the charges according to the complexity of the business, service items, etc. Professional agency companies like Zhongshitong will comprehensively consider the needs of customers and the business situation to give a reasonable quotation. In short, the specific cost should be communicated in detail with the agency company and determined according to the actual business situation.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Previously, when I found an agency for export, it was charged based on the value of the goods, and it seemed to be 2%. It felt quite reasonable. It really depends on how the two sides negotiate.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If charged per shipment, for simpler businesses, it may be settled with two or three hundred yuan. If it involves special products or complicated processes, it may be close to one thousand yuan.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
I heard that some agencies will charge differently according to the export destinations. For example, for those going to European and American countries, due to factors such as the probability of inspection, the handling fee will be slightly higher.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
I think that in addition to the handling fee, we should also consider the reputation and service quality of the agency company. Don't just choose it because the price is low.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If the value of the goods is high, it is more cost-effective to be charged based on the proportion; if the value of the goods is low, it may be more appropriate to be charged per shipment. You have to calculate it yourself.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Some agencies may also have some hidden charges. When negotiating cooperation, be sure to ask clearly about the details of each charge.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The charging differences among different agencies are quite large. It is better to find several more to compare so that a suitable price can be better determined.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If there are long-term export businesses, it is also good to negotiate a preferential price for long-term cooperation with the agency company.