What are the common charging models for customs declaration agency services?

According to the 2025 industry research data, mainstream charging models exhibitTiered pricing structure:

• Per-document fee: The single customs declaration fee ranges from 200 to 800 RMB, applicable to small-scale businesses.
  • The base quotation for Shenzhen Shekou Port is 280 RMB per ticket.
  • An additional 30% service fee will be charged in the Shanghai Yangshan Port Special Supervision Zone.
• Percentage of cargo value: 0.08%-0.15% of the cargo value, suitable for high-value goods
• Comprehensive Service Package: Includes a full suite of services such as customs clearance, logistics, and documentation, starting from 5,000 RMB per month.

What factors influence customs clearance agency fees?

Under the implementation of the 2025 revised "Customs Declaration Standards," the cost differences primarily stem from:

• Complexity of Commodity Classification: Involve?3C certification?product surcharge of 150-300 RMB/shipment
• Customs clearance time requirements: Expedited customs clearance service fee premium 50%-100%
• Characteristics of Port Operations: Additional fee for night customs declaration at Guangzhou Nansha Port is 80 yuan/hour.
• The latest tax rebate declaration system in 2025 has achieved full - process electronicization, which is specifically divided into five steps:：Reissuing inspection documents costs 200-500 RMB per copy.

What specific items are included in the customs declaration service fee?

Based on our experience serving Fortune 500 companies, a complete expense list should include:

• Basic customs declaration fee (including HS code classification)
• Customs system entry fee
• Special Document Handling Fee (Certificate of Origin, dangerous goods packaging certificate, etc.)
• Inspection coordination service fee (excluding official inspection fees)
• Express Lane Fee (if required)

Self-filing vs. Agency-filing: Which One Is More Cost-Effective?

The cost-benefit analysis reveals that:

• Hidden costs of self-customs declaration:
  • Annual Electronic Port Maintenance Fee: 6,800 yuan
  • The monthly average labor cost for a customs declarer is 12,000 yuan.
  • The system upgrade fee is 3,000-5,000 yuan each time.
• Advantages of Customs Brokerage:
  • Enjoy VIP channel rates at the port.
  • Allocate compliance audit costs
  • Obtain real-time customs alerts

How to Avoid Hidden Charges from Customs Brokerage Agents?

Based on 20 years of agency service experience, it is recommended to focus on:

• SpecifyCost calculation basis(By gross weight/net weight/volume)
• ConfirmExchange rate conversion rules(Customs Exchange Rate Release Time Node)
• AgreementException handling:
  • Check the allocation ratio of demurrage charges
  • Service Cap for Deletion and Resubmission
  • Fee adjustment mechanism due to policy changes

What impact will the new policy in 2025 have on customs declaration fees?

According to Announcement No. 58 of the General Administration of Customs, enterprises should note that:

• Intelligent Document Review SystemAfter going live, the penalty for non-compliant declarations will be increased to 500 yuan per item.
• AEO-certified enterprisesEnjoy the cost savings brought by the reduced inspection rate.
• Cross-border E-commerceB2BNew export supervision codes have been added, increasing declaration complexity by 15%.