Export DrawbackWhat are the main fee models for agents?

According to the 2025 industry research data, the current mainstream charging methods can be divided into three categories:

• Fixed service fee model: A single transaction fee ranges from 800 to 3,000 yuan, suitable for small and micro enterprises with an annual tax refund amount below 500,000 yuan.
• Charging based on the proportion of tax rebate amount: The industry standard ranges between 0.8% and 1.5%, while top-tier agencies may charge 1.2% to 2%.
• Stepwise hybrid pricing: Basic service fee (approximately 1500 RMB per order) + 0.5%-1% of the tax refund amount as a combined charge.

What specific services are included in the agency fees?

A formal agency should clearly list the basic services provided:

• Pre-audit and compliance check of tax refund documents
• Export ClearanceMatching with VAT invoice
• E-Port Data Declaration (including the newly added cross-border data verification module for 2025)
• Data Interface and Status Tracking for the Tax Bureau System

What factors influence the cost of proxy services?

• Scale of tax rebate amount: Transactions exceeding 1 million yuan are eligible for negotiated rate discounts.
• Enterprise qualification status:
  • Customs AEO-certified enterprises can enjoy a 30% reduction in service fees.
  • First-time business registration may incur additional training costs.
• Business complexity: InvolveEntrepot Trade, an additional 20%-50% will be charged for special supervision zones and similar circumstances.

What additional fees may the agency charge?

Potential cost items that require special attention include:

• Advance payment service interest: Charged at a daily rate of 0.03%-0.05% (annualized approximately 11%-18%)
• Expedited processing fee: Funds will be credited within 5 business days with an additional charge of 1%-3%.
• Abnormal Document Handling Fee: The handling fee for a single problematic document ranges from 500 to 2,000 yuan.
• System interface fee: The annual fee for the API interface is approximately 8,000-15,000 yuan.

How to determine if agency fees are reasonable?

It is recommended to adopt the "three-comparison" verification method:

• Horizontal comparison: Obtain quotations from at least three agents, and pay attention to comparing the details of services.
• Vertical comparison: Refer to the industry guidance price released by the China Customs Brokers Association in 2025.
• Cost-benefit ratio: Calculate the proportion of the agency fee to the expected tax refund amount, which generally should not exceed 3%.

What is the cost difference between handling it yourself and hiring an agent?

According to 2024,foreign tradeCorporate research data (the latest report for 2025 has not yet been released):

• Time Cost: The average time required for self-processing is 48 work hours per case, while agency processing only takes 8 work hours.
• Cost of funds：Professional agency services can shorten the tax refund cycle by 15-25 days.
• Risk cost: The average loss of tax refunds due to misinterpretation of the new policy accounts for 2.7% of the declared amount.

What new charging models are worth paying attention to in 2025?

Innovations in the Industry Leading to Changes in Payment Methods:

• Subscription-based services: An annual fee of 30,000 to 80,000 yuan grants unlimited access to basic services.
• AI Intelligent Order Review System: Charged by the number of document pages scanned (0.5 yuan/page)
• Blockchain-based evidence preservation service: The on-chain notarization fee for each business transaction ranges from 80 to 150 yuan.