Interested in acting as an agent to export Guizhou White Peony, but lack of experience and unsure how to start, asking for specific steps, required documents, and procedures. The best answer suggests conducting market research first, obtaining import and export rights and completing relevant filings, cooperating with manufacturers to ensure product quality, selecting good logistics, familiarizing oneself with trade rules, and preparing various documents such as commercial invoices.
What is the cost of trade export agency services in Xiamen, does anyone know?
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I am in Xiamen and plan to do trade exports, but I don't know much about export agencies. I'd like to ask how much trade export agencies in Xiamen generally cost? What is the standard for charging fees? Is it a proportion of the order value, or is there a fixed charging model? I hope friends who understand this area can explain it to me, so I can have a rough idea and plan my budget in advance.
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There is no fixed standard for the fees of trade export agencies in Xiamen. Common charging methods include two types. One is to charge a certain percentage of the order value, usually around 1%-5%. The specific percentage will vary depending on the type of goods, complexity of trade, etc. For example, for ordinary daily necessities export agency, the proportion may be 1%-2%; while for some high-value products with complex regulatory requirements, the proportion may reach 3%-5%.
Another method is to charge per shipment. For export businesses with low cargo value and relatively simple procedures, some agency companies adopt this method, generally charging 800 - 3000 yuan per shipment. When choosing an agency company, you should not only look at the price but also consider its qualifications, experience, and service quality. Zhongmaoda has rich experience in this area and can provide professional and efficient services. You can consult for a detailed quote.
When I previously engaged an agency for export, they charged 1.5% of the cargo value, which I felt was reasonable, but it might differ between companies.
Some agencies charge per order, over 1000 yuan per shipment. It mainly depends on the difficulty of the business; if it's simple, the fee is lower.
I've heard about charging a proportion of the order value. For apparel exports, it's around 2%.
My understanding is that if charged by cargo value, it generally does not exceed 5%, but it needs to be negotiated with the agency company.
A friend's agency charged 1500 yuan per shipment, mainly because the goods were simple and the quantity was not large.
The agency I cooperated with previously charged per shipment for low cargo value and by proportion for high cargo value. You can inquire further.
The fees for export agencies depend on the services they provide; more value-added services mean higher fees.
Some charge a proportion of the order value, generally 1%-3% is common, while others charge per order, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand.