Export Agent ServicesWhat are the main charging models for tax rebates?

In 2025, the mainstream charging models in the industry will manifest in three forms:

• Per-document fee: Single ticket service fee ranges from 800 to 2000 yuan, suitable for small and micro enterprises with an annual export volume of less than 50 orders.
• Proportional commission: Charge 0.8%-1.5% of the tax refund amount, commonly used by enterprises with annual export volume exceeding $5 million.
• Comprehensive Service Package: Annual fee system (30,000-80,000 RMB/year) includes full services of customs declaration, logistics, and tax refund.

A case study of a sanitary ware exporter shows: A company with an annual tax refund of 2 million yuan chose a 1.2% commission rate, saving 17% in service fees compared to per-invoice billing.

What specific items are included in the agent tax refund fees?

• Basic service fee
  • Export ClearanceDocumentation Processing
  • Verification of Special Value-Added Tax Invoice
  • Tax refund declaration system entry
• • Presentation of L/C documents: 800 - 1500 yuan per order
  • Agency for export tax rebate: 5% - 8% of the tax rebate amount
  • Foreign Exchange Verification Form Agency Service (Industries Still Using Paper Verification in 2025)
  • Handling of abnormal tax refund situations
  • Cross-border business coordination

Note: The 2025 updated version of the electronic port system has achieved 70% of business processes online, but special categories such as machinery and chemicals still require offline supplementary materials.

How to avoid hidden charging traps?

A recent case disclosed by a local trade promotion association shows:

• Please provide a detailed breakdown of the complete quotation.: A formal agent should itemize the breakdown of costs, including customs clearance fees, inspection fees, and document courier fees.
• Confirm service boundaries: Special attention to the "whether fees apply for unsuccessful tax refunds" clause.
• Calculation of Financing Costs: If the agent advances the tax refund, a capital occupancy fee is typically charged at LPR + 3%-5%.

How much has the agency fee quotation increased in 2025 compared to three years ago?

In 2025, the export volume of customs special supervision zones increased by 23%, with the following charging characteristics:

• General Trade: Standard fee with a 15%-20% surcharge.
• Processing Trade: An additional management fee for the deposit is required (approximately 0.5% of the cargo value).
• Market Procurement: The 1039 model charges 0.03 yuan per US dollar.

How will the changes in the 2025 tax refund policy affect fees?

According to Announcement No. 1 of 2025 from the State Taxation Administration:

• Improvement in tax refund efficiency: Funds will be credited within 5 working days for Class A enterprises, and agents can shorten the capital advance period.
• Simplification of application materials: Cancel 6 paper-based certificates to reduce agency operation costs
• Enhanced risk verification: The agency fee for sensitive product categories may increase by 10%.

How to choose the most cost-effective proxy?

It is recommended to consider the following four dimensions:

• ViewCustoms AEO certificationRequire the provision of a tax payment certificate and a special VAT invoice.
• Compare the fee structures of more than three agencies.
• Check the tax refund cases of similar products in the past 2 years.
• Please confirm whether a trade compliance officer is assigned.

A certain?New Energy?Through professional price comparison, the company achieved an annual savings of 280,000 yuan in agency fees while reducing the tax refund cycle by 40%.