I. to enterExport agentWhat are the main charging models?

2025 mainstream charging models can be divided into three categories:

• Value-based percentage fee: Charging 0.6%-1.5% of declared goods value (may reach 2% for dangerous/high-tax-rate goods)
• Fixed service fee packages: Basic operation fee (2000-8000 yuan/ticket) + value-added service fee combination
• Mixed charging model: Starting from 0.3% of goods value + document processing fee (500 yuan/item) + expedited service fee

II. WhichAdditional feesWhich are most easily overlooked?

According to the General Administration of Customs 2025 new regulations, special attention should be paid to:

• customs clearanceAbnormal handling fee (starting from 2000 yuan/occurrence)
  • Classification dispute coordination fee
  • Inspection coordination service fee
• Special document processing fees
  • Certificate of origin endorsement (300 yuan/copy)
  • Dangerous goods packaging certificate declaration (1500 yuan/batch)
• Exchange rate fluctuation deposit (5%-10% of goods value)

How to avoid hidden fee traps?

It is recommended to adopt the "Three Confirmations Principle":

• Confirm contracts include fee adjustment trigger clauses (such as sudden customs policy changes)
• Require the agent to provide2025 standard service list(including 61 routine service items)
• Check whether quotes include:
  • HS code pre-review services
  • Trade compliance review
  • AEO certification support services

How do fee standards differ for different cargo values?

Taking ordinary trade imports as an example (2025 benchmark rates):

• Below $100,000: Fixed fee of 8,000 CNY + 0.8% of goods value
• $100,000-$500,000: 0.6% of goods value + 3,000 CNY documentation package fee
• Above $500,000: Negotiable tiered rates (0.3%-0.5%)

Note: A case study of auto parts imports for a certain brand showed that for a $1 million order, formal agency fees were 23% lower than informal channels, with 80% reduction in compliance risks

What are the new changes in 2025 fees?

Special attention required due to the following factors:

• Service premium for rules of origin under full RCEP implementation
• Data declaration fees arising from expanded cross-border e-commerce B2B export supervision pilots
• Data interface service fees (2,000 CNY/port) from customs smart declaration system upgrades
• Increased compliance review costs from implementation of the new Export Control Law