Export RepresentationWhat charging items does the service actually include?

According to industry data in 2025, the charging structure of professional export agents usually includes:

• Basic service fee(1.5% - 3% of the cargo value)
  • Document preparation (Commercial Invoice / Packing List, etc.)
  • Customs declaration service
  • Logistics coordination and tracking
• Operation surcharge
• Special document certification (such asIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Trade dispute settlement mechanisms
• Expedited processing fee (24 - hour customs clearance, etc.)
• Fund advance fee(0.5% - 1.5% / month)
• L/CGuarantee
• Tax refund advance

What factors can cause the charge difference to exceed 30%?

The industry research in 2025 shows that the following variables have a significant impact on costs:

• Product attributes
  • The customs declaration fee for dangerous goods is 25% higher than that for general goods
  • High - value goods increase the inspection cost
• Trade terms
• The operation links of FOB are 12% less than those of CIF
• Payment method
• The service fee of L/C is 0.8% higher than that of T/T

What special requirements are there for agency fees in emerging markets in 2025?

For RCEP member states and emerging markets in Africa:

• ASEAN countries
  • The electronic declaration fee for the certificate of origin is reduced by 40%
  • But it is necessary to pay the FORM E certificate fee (about $50 / copy)
• African market
• COC certification is mandatory
• Destination port document pre - review service (about $200 / ticket)

How to avoid hidden charging traps?

It is recommended to take the following preventive measures:

• Confirmation of the cost list
  • Request to list the collected items such as port THC / document fee
  • Confirmation of the exchange rate locking mechanism
• Review of risk clauses
• Container detention fee sharing ratio
• Inspection exception handling process

What impact does digital service have on the agency fees in 2025?

The application of blockchain and AI technologies brings new changes:

• Cost reduction items
  • The intelligent document-making system saves 50% of labor costs
  • Electronic customs declaration reduces the declaration fee by 30%
• New service items
• Real-time logistics tracking system (about $20 per ticket)
• Trade data compliance review (0.3% of the cargo value)