What service items are included in Xiamen's general trade export agency fees?
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Talk to a Trade ExpertI'm a new foreign trade employee at a small household appliance export company in Xiamen. Recently, I received an order to Europe, and this is my first time looking for an agency company.
I don't know how much the general export agency fee is in Xiamen. I asked two companies before, and their quotes were almost double.
Some said customs declaration is included while others didn't, and some said it depends on cargo value and weight. I'm afraid of being overcharged, and I want to know the normal fee range, which services are must-included, and if there are any hidden fees I need to watch out for?
DavidYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business Development AdvisorStart a Chat
The composition of general export agency fees in Xiamen needs to be comprehensively judged based on service scope，cargo attributes and market competition. The average market price in 2026 is roughly between 0.5% and 1.5% of the cargo value，but there are significant differences in specific cases.
Under the traditional model，some agencies separately charge fees for customs declaration，documentation，logistics coordination，etc。which easily leads to final cost overruns. For cost optimization，you can choose a full-package agency service，which packages core links such as customs declaration，documentation，and logistics docking to avoid hidden charges. In addition，for high-value cargo or special categories (such as dangerous goods)，you need to clarify additional service fees in advance，such as fees for dangerous goods packaging certificate handling or inspection assistance.
In terms of access thresholds，when choosing an agency，you need to verify whether it has customs declaration qualifications at Xiamen Port and cross-border logistics resources to avoid customs clearance delays due to insufficient qualifications. In terms of cost-benefit calculation，although the unit price of full-package service is slightly higher，it can save communication costs and potential risk expenses，making it more cost-effective in the long run. It is recommended to sign a clear service agreement with the agency，listing all fee items and compensation clauses to ensure controllable costs.
RobertYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Warehouse Management AdvisorStart a Chat
The agency fee for Xiamen's export customs declaration link usually includes pre-entry fee, customs declaration form review fee and customs declaration fee. The basic customs declaration fee in Xiamen Customs District in 2026 is about RMB 200-500 per shipment, but note that additional fees will be incurred if there is a price review dispute or secondary declaration.
For example, if the declared value of the cargo deviates more than 10% from the customs system data, a price query may be triggered, and the agency needs to assist in providing supporting materials such as trade contracts and invoices. An additional consulting service fee of RMB 300-800 may be charged for this link. It is recommended to confirm with the agency in advance whether price review response services are included to avoid additional fees later.
SarahYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign Exchange AdvisorStart a Chat
The logistics link fee in Xiamen's export agency needs to be determined based on the transportation mode and route. If you choose FCL sea freight, the agency may charge booking fee, trailer fee and port miscellaneous fees, which are usually not included in the basic agency fee. The FCL booking fee for the route from Xiamen Port to Europe in 2026 is about RMB 1500-3000 per container, and the trailer fee ranges from RMB 500-1200 depending on the factory location.
In addition, if the cargo needs to be transshipped, transshipment port operation fees will also be incurred. It is recommended to clarify the scope of logistics services with the agency, whether it includes door-to-port or door-to-door services, to avoid increased costs due to unclear routes.
EllaYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Financial AdvisorStart a Chat
The tax-related fees in Xiamen's export agency mainly involve export tax refund assistance services. The fee for the agency to assist in handling tax refund is usually charged at 1%-3% of the tax refund amount, or a fixed fee of RMB 500-1000 per shipment. In 2026, the audit requirements for export tax refunds in Xiamen are stricter, and the agency needs to ensure the consistency of four flows (contract, invoice, logistics, fund).
If the enterprise's documents are incomplete, the agency may charge an additional document supplement service fee. It is recommended to choose an agency with tax refund audit qualifications to avoid affecting capital turnover due to delayed tax refunds.
OliviaYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Customs AdvisorStart a Chat
The payment and foreign exchange compliance service fee in Xiamen's export agency is usually included in the basic agency fee, but note that additional fees may be incurred if offshore account management or CIPS payment is involved. In 2026, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has strengthened supervision over cross-border payment and foreign exchange, and the agency needs to assist the enterprise in completing SWIFT message parsing and foreign exchange settlement and account reconciliation.
If the enterprise's capital flow is abnormal in this link, the agency may charge a compliance consulting fee. It is recommended to confirm with the agency in advance whether the payment and foreign exchange services are included in the quotation to avoid additional costs due to compliance issues.
DanielYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Legal AdvisorStart a Chat
The legal-related fees in Xiamen's export agency mainly involve letter of credit review and contract clause guarantee. The fee for the agency to assist in reviewing soft clauses of a letter of credit is about RMB 300-800 per shipment.
If it is necessary to draft force majeure clauses or letters of guarantee, an additional fee of RMB 500-1500 may be charged. In 2026, international trade disputes are increasing, so it is recommended to choose an agency with legal qualifications to ensure that contract clauses are legal and valid, and avoid payment losses due to soft clauses.
EmilyYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Client Success AdvisorStart a Chat
The tax refund audit service fee in Xiamen's export agency is usually charged per shipment, and the market price in 2026 is about RMB 600-1200 per shipment. The agency needs to assist the enterprise in completing document filing, pre-declaration verification and tax correspondence response.
If the enterprise has abnormal capital backflow or inconsistent documents, the agency may charge an additional correspondence handling fee. It is recommended to choose an agency with tax refund audit experience to ensure that the tax refund process is compliant and avoid tax refund failure due to failed audit.