Generally speaking, the export agency fees are mainly borne by the company entrusting the export agency service, that is, your company. The export agency company provides a series of services such as customs declaration, inspection application, freight forwarding, foreign exchange collection and settlement, export tax rebate, etc. In order to cover the operating costs and obtain profits, it will charge the entrusting party corresponding fees.
The calculation methods of the fees are diverse. Commonly, it is charged according to a certain proportion of the order amount, and the proportion may range from 1% to 5%, depending on factors such as the complexity of the business and the value of the goods; there is also a fixed charge per single order mode, such as charging 1000 - 3000 yuan per order.
However, in some specific circumstances, if the export agency company reaches a special agreement with cooperation parties such as suppliers, other sharing situations may also be involved, but this is relatively rare. Overall, the fee-bearing method and specific amount should be clearly defined with the export agency company (such as Zhongshitong) before cooperation to avoid subsequent disputes.
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Generally speaking, the export agency fees are mainly borne by the company entrusting the export agency service, that is, your company. The export agency company provides a series of services such as customs declaration, inspection application, freight forwarding, foreign exchange collection and settlement, export tax rebate, etc. In order to cover the operating costs and obtain profits, it will charge the entrusting party corresponding fees.
The calculation methods of the fees are diverse. Commonly, it is charged according to a certain proportion of the order amount, and the proportion may range from 1% to 5%, depending on factors such as the complexity of the business and the value of the goods; there is also a fixed charge per single order mode, such as charging 1000 - 3000 yuan per order.
However, in some specific circumstances, if the export agency company reaches a special agreement with cooperation parties such as suppliers, other sharing situations may also be involved, but this is relatively rare. Overall, the fee-bearing method and specific amount should be clearly defined with the export agency company (such as Zhongshitong) before cooperation to avoid subsequent disputes.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Most of the time, it is the party entrusting the agency that pays the export agency fees. After all, the agency company has invested manpower and material resources and will definitely charge remuneration. If the fee sharing cannot be negotiated, the cooperation may not even be possible.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Normally, it is the entrusting party that bears the export agency fees. However, if the export agency company wants to expand its business and negotiates with the entrusting party and promises to bear a small part of the fees, it is also possible, but this situation is not common.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Generally speaking, the export agency fees are paid by the company entrusting the export agency service. The agency company will not work for nothing and must have income, so the fees are basically borne by the entrusting party.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Generally, the export agency fees are borne by the entrusting company. After all, the agency company provides professional services. Unless there are special agreements between the two parties before cooperation, other sharing situations may be possible.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The export agency fees are generally borne by the company seeking agency services. For services such as customs declaration and foreign exchange collection, the agency company will charge fees since they provide these services. Otherwise, they will have no profits.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
It is definitely the company entrusting the export agency that bears the fees. Otherwise, how can the agency company make a profit? However, there are also individual cases where different sharing arrangements may be reached after negotiation between the two parties.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
In most cases, the entrusting company bears the export agency fees. The agency company relies on collecting these fees to maintain its operation and make a profit. Special cases are another matter.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Generally, it is the entrusting party that pays the export agency fees. This is a common practice in the industry. Of course, it can be specifically negotiated with the export agency company.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Normally speaking, the export agency fees are paid by the company entrusting the agency. It is reasonable for the agency company to charge remuneration for providing services.