A company has goods to export and is looking for an agency for customs declaration. They want to know how the export agency customs declaration is charged and if there are any hidden fees. The best answer states that there is no fixed standard for fees, and common fee items include customs declaration fees (200 - 500 RMB/shipment), document fees (100 - 300 RMB/shipment), inspection fees (actual costs reimbursed), manifest fees (100 - 200 RMB/shipment), etc. Reputable companies have no hidden fees. It is recommended to compare multiple options and clarify the fee details.
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I am a foreign trade company that was established not long ago and am not very familiar with export agency. I would like to ask, does the export business model of pure agency exist? If so, how is it specifically operated? What are the differences between pure agency and general export agency? I hope someone knowledgeable can help answer, thank you!
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Robert TanYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International Market Development AdvisorStart a Chat
There is a pure agency business for export. Pure agency refers to the agency company only providing agency services, collecting agency fees, and not participating in the buying and selling of goods, nor bearing risks such as goods quality and market risks. The operational process is generally as follows: First, the principal and the agent sign an agency export agreement, clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties. Then, the principal is responsible for providing goods, finalizing orders, and other actual business operations. The agent, with its professional knowledge and resources, assists the principal in handling a series of export procedures such as customs declaration, inspection declaration, booking, foreign exchange collection, verification, and tax rebates.
The difference from general export agents is that general export agents may be involved in buying out goods, bearing certain risks, and obtaining profits from the price difference of goods; while pure agents focus only on services and profit by collecting agency fees. The principal has greater control over the goods and transactions, and the risks are mainly borne by the principal.
Daniel KimYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Commodity Inspection and Quarantine ConsultantStart a Chat
There are pure agencies. Pure agencies mainly help to handle the complex matters in the export process, such as customs declaration. Companies should still control the core business themselves, such as finding clients and signing contracts.
Thomas LiYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Import Licensing AdvisorStart a Chat
Of course there is export pure agency. The agency company does not handle the buying and selling of goods, only charges fees per order, and helps to handle miscellaneous export matters, such as foreign exchange collection and tax refund processes, which can save companies a lot of trouble.
Kevin HuangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
E-Commerce Export AdvisorStart a Chat
Export pure agency exists. Simply put, the agency company handles export procedures according to the company's requirements, and the company pays agency fees. The company controls the orders and profits itself, and the agency company does not participate in the goods transaction.
Anthony LuoYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
There is pure agency. The company and the agent sign an agreement, and the agent is responsible for export operations. The company needs to ensure that the goods are compliant and the documents are authentic. The agency fee is calculated based on the export amount or business volume.
Olivia LiuYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign Exchange Risk ManagerStart a Chat
Export pure agency exists and can provide companies with professional guidance on export procedures. Companies only need to focus on products and finding clients, and the agent will handle export-related procedural issues.
Richard WuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Global Trade Operations ExpertStart a Chat
There are export pure agencies. The agency company acts as a "helper," running errands to handle export procedures for the company. The company maintains control, and the agency fee is generally based on the difficulty of the business.
Emma ZhaoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Export Documentation SpecialistStart a Chat
There are export pure agencies. The company entrusts the export procedures to the agent, while it itself deals with clients, etc. The agent does not intervene in the buying and selling of goods and earns service fees.
David ChenYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance AdvisorStart a Chat
Export pure agency definitely exists. The agency company is responsible for the operation of the export, while the company contacts clients and arranges goods. The agency charges fees for its services, similar to an intermediary role.
Michael ZhangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Clearance SpecialistStart a Chat
Pure export agency exists. The company handles the sourcing and sales itself, and the agency company helps complete the export process and charges a certain service fee.