What is the fee structure for export agency companies?

foreign tradeAgency fees mainly consist of two modules:Basic service feeand

• Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
• Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount

. According to 2025 industry standards, typical fee structures include:

• Agency service fee (0.8%-1.5% of shipment value)
• Document processing fee (200-800 RMB/ticket)
• Fund occupancy fee (calculated by actual days)
• Special service fees:
  • Export DrawbackFinancing (Monthly interest 0.6%-1.2%)
  • L/CDocument submission (Single transaction 500-2000 CNY)

It is recommended to focus on the following when signing agency agreements:Exchange rate conversion rulesandFund settlement cycleClauses. An electromechanical export enterprise suffered a foreign exchange loss of $37,000 in 2024 due to neglecting exchange rate locking clauses.

Customs DeclarationA complete export agency agreement should be attached with:What are the mainstream settlement methods?

Currently, international trade mainly adopts five settlement methods:

• T/T Telegraphic Transfer(58% share, suitable for regular clients)
• L/C Letter of Credit(23% share, preferred for large orders)
• DP payment against documents(12% share, commonly used in emerging markets)
• OA Open Account(5% share, requires credit insurance)
• Cross - border RMB(2% share, avoids exchange rate risks)

For 2025, it is recommended to prioritizeCombined TT and LC payments. A textile enterprise adopted a combination of 30% TT advance payment + 70% LC, reducing its bad debt rate from 7% to 1.2%.

How to prevent exchange rate risks during payment collection?

To address exchange rate fluctuations, establishA three - level defense system:

• Preventive measures:
  • Sign exchange rate hedging clauses
  • Choose cross-border RMB settlement
• In-process control:
  • Use forward contractsFX Settlement Agency(Lock exchange rates for 3-6 months)
  • Set exchange rate fluctuation warning lines (recommended ±3%)
• Post-event remedies:
  • Apply for foreign exchange derivatives
  • Adjust pricing for subsequent orders

A certainAutomotive partsExporters reduce losses by 860,000 yuan during RMB fluctuations in 2024 throughforward settlement + option combination.

How can export agents ensure fund safety?

Key points for fund safety control:

• Strictly review buyer credit (recommended to use Dun & Bradstreet ratings)
• Require advance payment ratio of no less than 30%
• Purchase export credit insurance (Sinosure coverage exceeds 95%)
• Establish dedicated supervision accounts (avoid fund commingling)
• Track logistics documents in real time (recommend using blockchain notarization)

New 2025 regulations require agents to providedetailed fund flow statements, enabling a food export company to recover 420,000 yuan in misdirected payments.

What to do when encountering foreign exchange controls?

Three-step strategy for handling control measures:

1. Confirm legality of foreign exchange receipt channels in advance (consult local SAFE)
2. Prepare complete trade documents (contract, invoice, packing list, transport documents)
3. Adopt multi-currency settlement diversion (USD, EUR, offshore RMB combination)

For special markets like Iran, recommend usingBarter tradeorthird-country transit trade. AMedical Equipmentcompany successfully recovered $3.8 million in Iranian payments through Dubai transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Will agents withhold tax refunds?

  A: Legitimate agents operate according to State Taxation Administration Announcement No. 17 of 2024, requiring tax refunds to be paid within 5 working days after receipt

• Q: Whats the cost-effective way to handle small orders?

  A: Recommend choosing package pricing (starting from 2,000 yuan/ticket), covering customs declaration, documentation, and foreign exchange collection

• Q: How to handle delayed fund receipt?

  A: According to agency agreement penalty clauses, overdue payments may incur late fees (daily interest 0.05%)