Heavy trucksExport agentWhat basic items are included in the fees?

According to 2025 agency service standards filed with the General Administration of Customs, heavy-duty trucksExport agentFees typically include three core modules:

• Basic service fee (0.8% - 1.5% of the cargo value): Covering basic services like contract review,Conditions of Tradeconfirmation, etc.
• Document processing fee (fixed + variable):
  • Fixed portion: 2000-5000 RMB basic documentation fee
  • Variable portion: Special documents (e.g., EU WVTA certification) charged at actual cost
• Additional logistics costs: Port operation fees, container reinforcement fees, and other actual expense items

Which factors affect final agency fees?

The 2025 heavy truck export agency market shows clearcustomized pricingcharacteristics, with main influencing factors including:

• Vehicle configuration complexity: Refrigerated engineering vehicles require 40% more declaration procedures than standard tractors
• Export destinations:
  • Belt and Road countries: Average rates reduced by 15%
  • EU countries: Requires additional EEC certification service (approximately 8,000-15,000 yuan per order)
• Choice of Transportation Mode: Ro-ro shipping saves 20% logistics costs compared to container shipping

What are the common industry charging models?

Three mainstream billing models currently adopted in the market:

• Fixed rate system: Suitable for standardized vehicle exports (e.g. 6×4 tractors)
• Tiered charging system: Rate reduced to 0.6% for portions exceeding 5 million yuan in cargo value
• Cost Added Model: Base service fee + actual incurred costs × 15% management fee

A case study from a leading logistics company in 2023 showed: Exporting 40 dump trucks to Africa using a tiered pricing system saved 72,000 yuan compared to fixed rates.

IV. How to avoid hidden - charge traps?

Three key risk points recommended for special attention:

• Customs inspection derivative costs: Requires agents to specify inspection cost allocation ratios
• Conditions of exchange rate fluctuation: New contracts signed in 2025 should include price adjustment mechanisms for exchange rate fluctuations exceeding 3%
• Distribution of port charges: Demurrage fees caused by documentation issues should not be transferred to shippers

Cost comparison between self-operated exports and agency exports

Example of exporting 20 heavy trucks to the Middle East (cargo value 20 million yuan):

• Self-operated export costs: Approximately 380,000 yuan (including 6-month salaries for a dedicated 3-person team)
• Agency export costs: 240,000-280,000 yuan (saving 30%-40% labor costs)

Note: Self-operated exports can accumulate trade data for financing credit, potentially reducing comprehensive costs in the long term.