What services are included in the export agent fee and how to determine whether the fee is reasonable?
March 15, 2025
Export agent fees are the comprehensive costs charged by foreign trade agencies for export enterprises to provide full-process customs services, mainly consisting of three core services: single certificate processing services Commercial invoices, packaging certificate production audit Origin certificate, quality certificate application Customs certificate filling and declaration Customs logistics clothing...
How exactly are export agency services charged? This 8 key question must be understood in advance!
March 19, 2025
What basic items are included in export agency service fees? The basic service fees for export agency typically include three core components: document processing fee (0.5-1.5 million yuan per order), customs declaration and inspection service fee (300-800 yuan per ticket), and document preparation fee (500-2000 yuan per set). It is worth noting that after the General Administration of Customs implemented the electronic customs declaration reform in 2024, some service providers have already transitioned from traditional...
How to calculate the agency export operation fee? These 6 key points must be mastered!
March 19, 2025
What core items are included in export agency operation fees? Export agency operation fees typically consist of basic service packages and value-added service items. The quotation structure of mainstream service providers in 2025 shows the following characteristics: Basic service fee (0.8%-1.5% of cargo value): includes the use of export qualifications, basic document review, foreign exchange verification, and other routine services. Document processing fee (300-800 RMB per order): ...
What does export agency mean? 10 key questions foreign trade enterprises must understand
March 20, 2025
I. What is the concept of agent export exactly? Agent export refers to a trade mode in which an enterprise with import and export operation rights (the agent) accepts the entrustment of an enterprise without such qualifications (the principal) and handles a full set of export procedures such as customs declaration, foreign exchange collection, and tax rebate in its own name. According to the latest customs data in 2025, the volume of agent export business in China accounts for 37.6% of the total export volume of small and medium - sized enterprises and has become...
What exactly does an export agency factory mean? An analysis of the cooperation model that foreign trade enterprises must know
March 23, 2025
Is an export agency factory an intermediary or a manufacturer? An export agency factory is essentially an entity manufacturer with dual qualifications. It not only has independent production capacity but also holds import and export operation rights. The biggest difference from a traditional OEM factory is that they can directly sign contracts with overseas buyers as the seller, and at the same time provide customs declaration, tax rebate... for small and medium - sized enterprises that do not have import and export qualifications
How exactly is the payment for agency export received? A comprehensive analysis of the payment methods in 2025
March 23, 2025
How many steps are there in the payment process? The payment collection process for export agents mainly consists of four key stages: Contract agreement stage: Clarify payment methods (T/T, L/C, etc.), payment ratio, settlement currency, and other core terms Advance payment collection: Usually collect 30% of the contract amount as production start-up funds (50% required for high-risk countries) Final payment settlement: Based on the bill of lading...
Comprehensive analysis of export trade agency services: How to choose and optimize
March 25, 2025
Must an export trade find a customs broker? According to Article 47 of the revised provisions of the Customs Law in 2025, all imported and exported goods must be declared through a professional customs declaration enterprise filed with the customs. In actual operation, enterprises can choose: Train customs declarers independently (required to pass the annual assessment of the General Administration of Customs) Entrust an AEO-certified customs broker (recommended for cross - border trade enterprises) Case...
How to handle tax-free exports through agents? These five practical points must be mastered!
March 26, 2025
I. What are the basic conditions for tax - free agency exports? According to the latest export tax rebate policy in 2025, enterprises need to meet three core conditions simultaneously to enjoy tax - free treatment through agency exports: Proof of a real trade relationship: A notarized agency agreement, a goods purchase and sales contract, and logistics documents need to be provided. Export qualification requirements: The agent must have the right to operate import and export and complete customs...
Can an agency export agreement really help an enterprise avoid risks? How to choose a reliable partner?
March 26, 2025
What core pain points can agency export agreements solve? Based on 20 years of agency export experience, we find agreements primarily address three major challenges: Breaking qualification barriers: Solving access issues for SMEs without import/export rights or customs registration Alleviating financial pressure: Agencies advance payment of tariffs/VAT with payment terms extendable to 30 days post-clearance Transferring trade risks...