Agency export serviceWhat items are included in the fees?

According to the latest 2025 industry standards, formal export agency service fees typically include:

• Basic Service Costs: Charged at 0.8%-1.5% of goods value, including document preparation,customs clearanceinspection and other basic services
• Value Added Services:
  • LC Document Review: 500-2000 RMB per transaction
  • Export tax refundAdvance Payment: Annualized interest rate 8%-12%
• The risk guarantee: Generally 3%-5% of goods value, refunded after safe receipt of payment

How to Issue VAT Special Invoices Compliantly?

According to State Taxation Administration Announcement No. 12 of 2025:

• Agency party issues6% modern service feeinvoice
• Manufacturer issues13% goods salesinvoice to agency company
• Special attentionThree - flow integrationPrinciple:
  • Contract flow: Manufacturer signs sales contract with agency company
  • Invoice flow: Manufacturer issues VAT invoice to agency company
  • Fund flow: Agency company pays manufacturer for goods

DifferentTrade termsCost accounting variance under

Example based on 1×20 container cargo value $50,000:

• FOB terms:
  • Local charges: ￥3,200-￥4,500 (including customs declaration, trailer service, etc.)
  • Ocean freight to be borne by the buyer
• The CIF provisions:
  • Ocean shipping cost: $800-$1,200 (US West Coast route)
  • Insurance premium: 110% of cargo value × 0.15%

How to Define Risk Responsibilities in Export Agency?

According to Article 926 of the Civil Code and representative case (2024) Hu 0103 Min Chu No. 456:

• Responsibilities of the agent:
  • Fines caused by documentation errors
  • Late payment fees arising from customs classification mistakes
• Responsibilities of the principal:
  • Product quality disputes
  • Intellectual Property Infringement
  • Commercial fraud

The exchange rateHow do fluctuations affect agency costs?

To be implemented in 2025Dynamic exchange rate pricing mechanism:

• Suggested forex hedging periods:
  • 30-day payment term: Lock at ±2% of BOCs spot selling rate
  • 90-day payment term: Recommend purchasing forward exchange contracts
• Recent case: A home appliance exporter achievedOptions portfolio strategy5.2% reduction in exchange loss

How to Verify the Reasonableness of Agency Company Charges?

Recommended adoptionThree-dimensional price:

• Horizontal comparison: Obtain quotes from 3-5 agencies
• Vertical analysis: Verify historical order cost fluctuations
• Special audit: Engage foreign trade accounting firm forPer-shipment cost audit