I.Agency export,What does basic service fee include?

Basic export agency fees typically consist of three components:Basic service feeandProcessing feesandLogistics coordination fee. 2025 industry data shows basic service fees account for 0.8%-1.5% of export value, specifically including:

• Export qualification affiliation (including customs filing)
• customs clearanceDocument preparation and declaration
  • Commercial invoice and packing list review
  • Certificate of origin processing
• Foreign exchange verification and reporting

II. WhichAdditional feesaspects are easily overlooked?

According to the General Administration of Customs 2025 new regulations, the following fees require special attention:

• Special document processing fees: Such as FDA certification, CE certification and other document notarization
• Port demurrage allocation: Container demurrage charges caused by document issues
• Exchange Rate Lock Service Fee: Financial operation costs for forward exchange settlement
• Tax refund advance interest: Fund costs for early withdrawal of tax refunds

How to determine if agency quotes are reasonable?

Recommended adoptionThree-dimensional price:

• Compare quotes from at least 3 agency companies horizontally
• Compare service prices for the same category over the past three years vertically
• Conduct in-depth verification of the detailed fee list
  • Confirm whether EXW/FOB clause conversion fees are included
  • Clarify the cost-sharing ratio for inspection and quarantine fees

What new compliance costs will emerge in 2025?

Affected by EUThe carbon tariffs(CBAM) implementation, new fees include:

• Carbon footprint verification report preparation fee (approximately 2000-5000 euros)
• Eco-material certification surcharge
• Supply chain traceability system integration fee

How to avoid hidden fee traps?

The following measures are recommended:

• When signingall-inclusive contractsspecify exclusion clauses
• Request to provideList of fee trigger conditions
  • Such as specific amounts for amendment fees and cancellation fees
  • Abnormal situation handling fee standards
• EstablishedSeparate payment mechanisms, with the final payment proportion not less than 30%

What additional fees will special trade methods generate?

Taking cross-border e-commerce exports as an example, potential costs may include:

• Overseas warehouse filing service fee (approximately 800 yuan per warehouse)
• Platform data integration fee (annual fee 5000-20000 yuan)
• Return processing fee (5%-10% of goods value)

(Note: Data in this article references the 2025 General Administration of Customs announcement and latest fee standards of major ports. Actual fees are subject to specific business scenarios.)