I. AgencyExport tax refundWhat are the main components of the fees?

The fee structure of a professional agency typically includes the following components:

• Basic Service Costs: Covering core services such as document review, customs declaration data matching, and tax refund filing.
• Tax refund allocation ratio: Charged as a percentage of the actual tax refund amount received (common range 3-8%)
• Advanced funds interest: If an advance payment of the tax refund is required, a daily interest rate of 0.03%-0.05% shall be applied.
• Additional service fee: Including special services such as exception declaration handling and customs data correction.

2. How is the agency tax refund fee calculated for 2025?

The three mainstream billing models currently available in the market:

• The ladder fee.:
  • Tax refund amount below 500,000: 5-8%.
  • 50-200萬：3-5%
  • Over 2 million: 1-3%
• Fixed rate mode: A uniform annual rate of 4-6% will be charged.
• Mixed charging model: Basic service fee (500-2000 RMB per order) + tax rebate share (2-4%)

III. What factors may affect the agency tax refund fees?

• Rebate amount scale: The larger the single transaction amount, the greater the flexibility in fee rates.
• Product HS code complexity: Additional fees of 15-30% apply for goods subject to anti-dumping or special regulatory measures.
• Enterprise Qualification Level: AEO-certified enterprises can enjoy a 5-10% rate discount.
• Foreign exchange settlement methods: A 0.5-1% risk deposit will be additionally charged for settlement via usance letters of credit.

IV. How to Identify Unreasonable Fee Traps?

Items requiring special attention for hidden fees:

• VAT invoice certification fee (to be borne by the agent)
• Foreign Exchange Verification Form Application Fee (fully digitized by 2025)
• The so-called "expedited processing fee" (additional charges should not apply during the normal declaration cycle).
• Duplicate chargesCustoms documentsFee (should be included in the basic service fee)

V. Will the 2025 tax refund policy changes affect the fees?

According to the latest notice from the State Taxation Administration:

• The electronic port data interface fee has been included in the scope of fiscal subsidies.
• The cross-customs zone tax refund service eliminates regional surcharges.
• Agricultural productsExport tax refundThe digitalization rate has increased to 95%, with related service fees decreasing by 20%.

It is recommended that enterprises explicitly stipulate in the agency agreement that "in the event of significant policy adjustments, both parties shall renegotiate the rate terms."

6. How to Choose a Cost-Effective Proxy Service Provider?

• Please provide cooperation cases with Class A or above customs enterprises from the past three years.
• Verify the cross-border service qualifications filed with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
• Please compare the cost breakdown sheets of at least three agents.
• Prioritize service providers that offer payment only after the tax refund is received.