The company intends to find an export tax refund agency. As there are many such companies in the market, they don't know how to choose. They hope for recommendations of reliable companies, focusing on service professionalism, reasonable fees, and processing efficiency. The best answer points out that choosing an agency requires comprehensive consideration. Taking Zhongmaoda as an example, its team is professional, its fees are reasonable, its processing is efficient, and its after-sales service is of high quality, making it a good choice.
What is the general percentage for agency export tax refund, does anyone know?
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Our company plans to find an agent for export tax refund and wants to know in advance what the general percentage is for agency export tax refund. This "percentage" means it's calculated as a percentage of the export amount, for example, 1 cent means 1%. I don't know what the market generally is, and whether there will be differences across different products and regions? I hope friends with experience can explain it to me, so I can have a better understanding and not seem too naive when negotiating with agents.
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Daniel KimYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Commodity Inspection and Quarantine ConsultantStart a Chat
There is no fixed standard for the percentage points of agency export tax refund; it is usually between 0.8 and 3 cents. This is influenced by multiple factors. Firstly, it's the product. For some products encouraged by the country with high tax refund rates, the agency fee might be relatively lower, such as common textiles; while for some special or low tax refund rate products, the agency fee might be higher. Regional factors are also crucial. In coastal areas with developed foreign trade, due to fierce competition, the agency fee might be lower, around 0.8-1.5 cents; inland areas, with relatively less business volume, might be between 1.5-3 cents. In addition, the export volume also has an impact; if the volume is large, the agent may offer discounts, reducing the fee. Therefore, when choosing an agent, you should comprehensively consider your own product, region, and export scale, compare several agency institutions, and strive for a more reasonable fee.
Linda GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Dispute MediatorStart a Chat
When I previously used an agent for electronic product export tax refund, it was 1.2 cents, which I felt was quite reasonable. However, each agent's situation is different, so you should ask around.
Richard WuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Global Trade Operations ExpertStart a Chat
Generally speaking, if the volume is large, the agent will give a lower percentage. The last time my export volume was small, the agent charged me 2 cents, and when the volume was large, it was reduced to 1.5 cents.
Sophia WangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics CoordinatorStart a Chat
It seems to be related to the scale of the agency company as well. Larger agencies may have higher fees, but their services are relatively guaranteed. Smaller agencies may have lower fees, but you need to be aware of the risks.
Anthony LuoYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
There can also be differences in fees depending on the trade method. For general trade and inward processing, the agency export tax refund fees can sometimes differ.
David ChenYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance AdvisorStart a Chat
I export chemical products, and the agent I found charges 1.8 cents. I heard that for some products it can be higher, so you need to look at the specific product characteristics.
Kevin HuangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
E-Commerce Export AdvisorStart a Chat
I think it's quite related to the province you are in. I am in the eastern coastal region, and the agency fees are generally lower. Friends in inland provinces say their fees are higher.
Robert TanYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International Market Development AdvisorStart a Chat
It also depends on the added value services provided by the agent. If they can help solve many export tax refund problems, a slightly higher fee is worth it.
Thomas LiYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Import Licensing AdvisorStart a Chat
The agent I cooperated with before charged 2 cents at the beginning, and after long-term cooperation, it was reduced to 1.6 cents. With long-term cooperation, you might be able to negotiate for a discounted fee.
Olivia LiuYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign Exchange Risk ManagerStart a Chat
It's also related to negotiation skills with the agent. If you can demonstrate professionalism, you might be able to negotiate for a lower fee.