DefoamerExport RepresentationWhat are the main components of the fees?

According to the latest industry data in 2025, professionalforeign tradeagency service fees usually include the following core items:

• Basic service feeIncluding administrative costs such as document preparation and trade compliance review
• Logistics transportation fees:
  • Maritime Transportation/Air TransportationBasic freight (charged by cubic meter or weight)
  • Port operation fees (THC, document fees, etc.)
• Customs declaration and inspection feesIncluding special services such as commodity classification and hazardous chemicals declaration
• Certification and testing feesInternational certification services such as REACH and SGS
• Financial handling fees:Letter of CreditBank fees for processing, foreign exchange settlement, etc.

How is the agency price of defoamers calculated in 2025?

Currently, the mainstream quotation methods are divided into three types:

• Value - proportion systemUsually charge 0.8% - 1.5% of the total value of the goods (applicable to orders with a value of over $500,000)
• Fixed service packageBasic service fee is $3000 - $8000, and additional items are charged separately
• Mixed pricing modelBasic fee + risk surcharge (for special categories such as hazardous chemicals)

Taking 20 tons of marine defoamer as an example: The value of the goods is $120,000, and the total agency fee is about $2000 - $3500. The specific composition is as follows:

• Document processing: $200 - $400
• Marine freight: $800 - $1500 (including container booking)
• Hazardous chemicals declaration: $300 - $600
• Quality certification: $700 - $1000

What factors will affect the final agency quotation?

• Goods characteristicsThe processing fee for silicone - based defoamers is 15% higher than that of mineral - oil - based defoamers
• Transportation methodThe air freight agency fee is on average 40% higher than the marine freight agency fee
• Destination country requirementsThe latest REACH regulations of the EU increase the certification cost by 8 - 12%
• Trade termsThe CIF quotation includes 2.5% more insurance premium than the FOB quotation
• Payment methodA 0.3% additional bank handling fee is required for letter - of - credit settlement

How to avoid common pitfalls in the calculation of agency fees?

Based on the 436 defoamer export cases we have handled, special attention should be paid to:

• Hidden charge itemsRequire the agent to clearly list terminal operation fees, document translation fees, etc.
• Exchange rate fluctuation riskIt is recommended to lock in RMB settlement or agree on the exchange rate floating range
• Return - transportation liability divisionConfirm the cost - sharing ratio in case of customs clearance failure
• Sample sending fees:Express DeliveryThe fee may be as high as $300 per time

What are the new changes in agency services in 2025?

• China Customs has newly addedHS Code intelligent classification systemreducing the fine risk caused by 10% classification errors
• The EU has made it mandatoryCarbon footprint declarationand the relevant certification service fee increases by about 500 euros per order
• Major shipping companies are implementingGreen shipping surchargecharging an additional $75 - $120 per container
• The customs clearance time of RCEP member countries has been improved, with an average reduction of 2 working days