enteredExport agentWhat basic service items are included in the fees?

According to the latest international trade agency service standards for 2025, the fees charged by formal agency companies typically include:

• Basiccustoms clearanceService expenses: HS code classification, customs declaration preparation, customs system declaration
• Cost of Document Processing:
  • Certification of Commercial Invoice
  • Proof of Origin
  • Hazardous Chemical Transportation Documents (if applicable)
• Cost of system use: Maintenance of the Customs Single Window System and Logistics Tracking System
• Emergency handling fee: Customs inspection cooperation, abnormal declaration handling

What are the payment options for the agency fee?

The mainstream payment methods in 2025 exhibit the following characteristics:

• RMB payment: Applicable to domestic agencies, a special VAT invoice must be provided.
• Cross-border foreign exchange payment:
  • For single transactions below $50,000, direct payment can be made based on the contract.
  • For payments exceeding USD 50,000, a "Tax Record Form for Outbound Payments under Service Trade and Other Items" must be provided.
• Third-party payment platform: It is recommended to use the international trade settlement platform certified by the General Administration of Customs.

What is the most reasonable way to agree on the payment schedule?

It is recommended to adopt a phased payment method:

• 30% advance payment: within 3 working days after signing the contract
• 50% progress payment: before the goods complete customs clearance and release
• 20% final payment: full setCustoms clearanceAfter the document is delivered,

Please note that the "Cross-Border Service Payment Management Measures," which will be implemented in 2025, stipulate that the payment cycle for agency fees must not exceed 90 days after the release of goods.

What compliance issues should be considered when paying agency fees?

• Invoice management: Request the agent to provide a special VAT invoice with an anti-counterfeiting tax control code.
• Contract Terms: Clearly stipulate the applicable law for dispute resolution (it is recommended to choose international commercial arbitration).
• Foreign exchange declaration:Transboundary PaymentsThe balance of payments declaration must be completed within 30 days after the import or export of goods.

How to Optimize Corporate Costs Through Payment Methods?

Optimization plan based on service case summaries from 2020-2024:

• Exchange rate locking service: Agree with the agency on a fixed exchange rate settlement cycle.
• Bulk discount: Annual agency fees exceeding 1 million yuan are eligible for tiered discounts.
• Combination payment: A payment structure of 70% RMB + 30% foreign currency can reduce exchange losses.

Differences in Agency Fee Payments Under Special Trade Modes

• Processing trade: An additional margin management fee is required (typically 15-20% of the agency fee).
• Cross-border e-commerce: Orders subject to the 9810 regulatory code require separate settlement of overseas warehouse service fees.
• Temporary import/export: The agency fee includes the cost of processing the guarantee letter (the 2025 standard is 2000 yuan per shipment).

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