What are the main cost components of export agency companies?

According to international trade practices, the fee structure of professional export agency companies typically includes three core modules:

• Basic Service Costs
  • Document processing fee (0.3%-0.8% of contract value)
  • customs clearanceInspection service fee (500-2,000 RMB per shipment)
  • Foreign exchange operation fee (1000-3000 RMB per transaction)
• Cost of funding
  • Export tax refundFinancing interest (annualized 6%-12%)
  • Foreign exchange hedging margin (5%-20% of transaction amount)
• Value Added Services
  • Logistics solution design fee (5000-20000 RMB per time)
  • Trade compliance consulting fee (300-800 RMB/hour)

What are the industrys unspoken rules in service fee calculations?

From practical cases, three charging models require special attention:

• The ladder fee.: 0.8% for export amounts below $1 million, 0.5% for excess amounts
• Package deal: Includes basic services but excludes special document fees (e.g. certificate of origin)
• Exchange rate conversion: Some companies use non-real-time exchange rates with 0.5%-1.2% variance

How to accurately calculate advance payment interest?

Taking the 2025 market as an example, one companyExport tax refundAmount 500,000 RMB, financing period 60 days:

• Benchmark bank loan rate 4.35%
• Agent company risk premium 3%-5%
• Calculation formula: 500,000×(4.35%+5%)×60/365≈4,315 RMB

Note whether contracts specify holiday interest rules - some companies use 360-day year basis adding 5 extra interest days

How to identify hidden costs?

• Inspection surcharge: Proportion of container detention/unloading fees transferred from customs inspection
• Document modification fee: Commercial invoice revision fee 300-500 RMB per time
• Warehouse turnover fee: Tiered charges for goods in bonded warehouses exceeding 3 days
• Exchange rate adjustment clause: Requires compensating difference when exceeding agreed fluctuation range

What cost details should be noted when selecting an agency company?

Recommend cost assessment through 'three checks and three inquiries':

• Verify Qualifications: Confirm how AEO certification level affects clearance costs
• Ask for details: Request breakdown of EXW/FOB cost structures under different terms
• Check cases: Obtain actual cost analysis reports for similar products
• Ask about lead time: Clarify the calculation method for the start and end dates of tax refund financing
• Check terms: Pay attention to the cost-sharing mechanism in the force majeure clause
• Ask about incremental changes: Confirm the rate adjustment space after a 20% increase in order volume