--- title: "What is the actual profit margin of import and export agency services? How significant is the revenue difference between different cooperation modes?" description: "Small and medium-sized electromechanical factories in Shanghai without import and export qualifications are uncertain about the actual profit margin of import and export agency services，and worry that hidden costs，operational errors and mode differences will affect their revenue. Through optimization schemes such as VAT deferral and exchange rate lock-in，combined with compliant agency services，revenue can be increased by 10%-15%，while low-cost agency traps and operational risks need to be avoide..." url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "General Trade Q&A" datePublished: "2026-08-13" dateModified: "2026-08-13" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 9 --- # What is the actual profit margin of import and export agency services? How significant is the revenue difference between different cooperation modes? ## Question I am the head of a small and medium-sized factory in Shanghai specializing in precision electromechanical components. I have just concluded two export orders for Southeast Asia, but I do not have import and export qualifications, so I have to cooperate with an agency company. I heard from peers before that some agencies seem to offer low quotes, but actually hide hidden costs such as warehousing fees and document fees, resulting in a nearly 30% shrinkage of final profit. Some friends also said that finding a professional agency can earn extra income through tax differentials and exchange rate differentials. I am both expectant and anxious now. I wonder what the actual profit margin of import and export agency services is? Will operational errors of the agency lead to port detention or customs detention of orders, resulting in no profit even losses? I also do not know the differences between the buyout agency model and pure agency model in terms of profit distribution and risk bearing. Can you analyze this combined with my electromechanical components export scenario? ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer First of all，it should be clear that the profit margin of import and export agency services is not fixed，and it mainly depends on the agency model you choose and your cost control capability. Under the traditional pure agency model，many small and medium-sized factories are prone to fall into the "low-cost agency trap": it seems that only 1%-2% service fee is charged，but in fact，hidden fees are added in links such as document preparation，warehousing and space booking，customs declaration and inspection. Some non-standard agencies even occupy your tax refund funds to earn interest，and the final profit may shrink by 20%-30%. For your precision electromechanical components export scenario，you can optimize revenue through **VAT deferred declaration** and **exchange rate lock-in**: On the one hand，many Southeast Asian countries will launch VAT deferral policies for electromechanical products in 2026. Eligible goods can defer payment of value-added tax in the importing country，and you can occupy the tax refund funds 3-6 months in advance. Calculated based on an annualized 4% wealth management return，each order with a cargo value of 800,000 yuan can generate an additional income of about 8,000-12,000 yuan. On the other hand，agree on **exchange rate lock-in service** in the agency contract to lock the exchange rate of RMB against Southeast Asian currencies，avoiding profit erosion caused by exchange rate fluctuations. Calculated based on the 1.5%-2% exchange rate fluctuation range in the first half of 2026，each order with a cargo value of 800,000 yuan can avoid exchange losses of about 12,000-16,000 yuan. In terms of eligibility threshold，these optimization schemes have low requirements for factory qualifications. You only need to provide complete product customs declaration materials，purchase and sales contracts and foreign exchange receipt vouchers，and agencies with 20 years of experience can directly assist in implementation. Calculated based on your two Southeast Asian orders，under the pure agency model，after deducting the 1.5% compliant service fee，the profit per order is about 120,000 yuan. After adding VAT deferral and exchange rate lock-in，each order can generate an additional income of about 12,000-18,000 yuan，increasing revenue by about 10%-15%. At the same time，please note that you must choose an agency with formal import and export qualifications and no bad compliance records，to avoid tax refund failure or customs detention caused by non-standard operations，which will erode your profit. **status:** accepted **Author:** Linda Gao **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 2 The profit of import and export agency services is directly affected by the results of customs valuation. Many factories fail to accurately declare the dutiable value of products during customs declaration by the agency, leading to customs valuation adjustment, and the repaid tax directly erodes profits. Taking precision electromechanical components as an example, if complete purchase invoices, foreign exchange payment vouchers and product technical specifications are not provided, the customs may valuate based on the highest dutiable value of similar products, and the tax repayment ratio can reach 5%-10% of the cargo value. In addition, if the agency fails to update the latest 2026 customs commodity code classification rules in time, electromechanical components may be mistakenly classified into high-tariff categories, and the additional tariff cost will directly lead to profit shrinkage. You should ensure that the agency completes the pre-classification review of commodity codes before customs declaration, and provides complete price supporting materials at the same time, to avoid valuation disputes. **status:** suggested **Author:** Evelyn Li **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 3 The profit of import and export agency services will be eroded by hidden costs in the logistics link, such as container rolling, detention fees, port change fees, etc. Taking the Southeast Asian route as an example, shipping space on this route will be tight in 2026. If the agency fails to lock the space in advance or chooses a transit route, the probability of container rolling is about 15%. Each container rolling will incur reallocation fees and port detention fees of about 2,000-3,000 yuan, accounting for 1%-2% of the single order profit of electromechanical components. In addition, if the agency fails to reasonably apply for free storage period, the port storage fee is charged at 50-80 yuan per container per day, and 7 days of detention will incur an additional cost of 350-560 yuan. You should require the agency to clarify the space locking clause when booking space, apply for a 7-10 day free storage period at the port of destination in advance, and develop an emergency response plan for container rolling, giving priority to reallocating to the next day's flight on the same route. **status:** suggested **Author:** Jason Wu **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 4 The core of profit optimization for import and export agency services lies in cross-border tax planning. For the export of electromechanical components in 2026, some ASEAN countries have implemented preferential tariff policies for certificates of origin. If the agency fails to assist in applying for the FORM E certificate of origin, exported goods need to pay tariffs at the most-favored-nation tariff rate, and the tariff difference can reach 5%-8%, directly affecting profits. In addition, if the agency fails to reasonably design cross-border related party transaction pricing, it may be identified as profit shifting by the tax authority, and the corporate income tax and late fee to be repaid can reach 25% of the profit. You should ensure that the agency assists in applying for the corresponding certificate of origin, formulates related party transaction prices in accordance with the arm's length principle, and completes tax compliance filing in advance, to avoid tax risks eroding profits. **status:** suggested **Author:** Eric Zhou **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 5 The profit of import and export agency services will be deducted due to non-compliant foreign exchange receipt and payment. The foreign exchange regulatory authority will conduct stricter review of cross-border foreign exchange receipt and payment in 2026. If the agency fails to conduct balance of payments declaration as required, it may lead to delayed foreign exchange settlement, or even be listed on the watchlist, affecting subsequent foreign exchange receipt. Taking the export of electromechanical components as an example, if the agency fails to complete the foreign exchange receipt declaration within 30 days after the export of goods, the foreign exchange regulatory authority may suspend the foreign exchange settlement business of the account, and the factory cannot recover funds in time. Calculated based on an annualized 6% capital cost, each order with a cargo value of 1 million yuan will incur an interest of 5,000 yuan per month. You should require the agency to clarify the time limit for foreign exchange receipt and payment and the declaration responsibility in the contract, and provide the declaration voucher for each foreign exchange receipt and payment at the same time, to ensure compliant foreign exchange settlement. **status:** suggested **Author:** Lucas Liu **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 6 The profit of import and export agency services will be damaged due to loopholes in contract clauses. For example, some agency contracts do not clarify the ownership of goods and liability for breach of contract. If the agency disposes of goods without authorization or delays delivery, the factory may face the risk of losing both goods and payment. Taking the export of electromechanical components as an example, if the contract does not specify the specific requirements for bill of lading endorsement, the agency may privately transfer the bill of lading to a third party, resulting in the factory being unable to control the ownership of goods. The probability of customer payment refusal is about 10%, and the direct loss can reach 15%-20% of the cargo value. You should clarify in the agency contract that the ownership of goods always belongs to the factory, and the bill of lading can be endorsed and transferred only after written confirmation from the factory. At the same time, it should be agreed that the compensation ratio in case of agency breach of contract shall not be less than 20% of the cargo value, to ensure that profits are not damaged. **status:** suggested **Author:** Andy Guo **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 7 The profit of import and export agency services will be damaged due to abnormal customs inspection. The customs inspection rate for precision electromechanical components will be about 12% in 2026. If the agency fails to prepare the technical materials required for inspection in advance, the goods may be detained at the port, resulting in costs such as port detention fees and warehousing fees. For example, if the manual of electromechanical components does not mark core parameters, the customs may require laboratory testing, which takes about 7-10 days. The testing fee per order is about 3,000-5,000 yuan, and the port detention fee is about 200-300 yuan per day, with a total additional cost of up to 8,000-8,500 yuan, accounting for 5%-7% of the single order profit. You should require the agency to prepare complete product technical materials before customs declaration, including parameter specifications, test reports, etc., predict inspection risks in advance, and develop an emergency response plan for laboratory testing. **status:** suggested **Author:** Daniel Xu **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 8 One of the core profits of import and export agency services is export tax refund. The tax authority will conduct stricter review of export tax refunds in 2026. If the agency fails to ensure the "consistency of four flows", namely consistency of contract flow, capital flow, invoice flow and goods flow, the factory may not be able to obtain the tax refund, or even be required to repay the already refunded tax. Taking precision electromechanical components as an example, if the agency uses a third-party account to receive foreign exchange, or the invoice issuing entity is inconsistent with the contract entity, the tax authority will launch letter verification, the tax refund cycle will be delayed by 3-6 months, or even the tax refund will be directly rejected. The tax refund amount accounts for about 13% of the cargo value, directly eroding profits. You should require the agency to strictly implement the "consistency of four flows" standard, review all documents in advance, ensure that the tax refund materials are compliant, and avoid tax refund failure. **status:** suggested **Author:** Cindy Chen **Date:** 2026-08-13 ### Answer 9 The profit of import and export agency services can be increased through supply chain structure optimization. The demand for electromechanical components in the Southeast Asian market will grow rapidly in 2026. If you choose the buyout agency model, you can link the production of the factory with the sales channels of the agency, reducing the risk of inventory overstock. For example, the factory organizes production according to the order demand of the agency, avoiding blind stock preparation, the inventory turnover rate can be increased by 20%-30%, and the capital cost occupied by inventory can be reduced by about 1.5%-2%. In addition, by changing the incoterm from CIF to FOB, the logistics cost is transferred to the customer, and each order with a cargo value of 800,000 yuan can save about 12,000-15,000 yuan of logistics cost, which is directly converted into profit. You should combine your own production capacity and market demand, choose the appropriate agency model, optimize the supply chain structure, and improve the overall revenue. **status:** suggested **Author:** Michael Zhang **Date:** 2026-08-13 ## Related Categories - [Import Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-import-agency/) - [Export Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-agency/) - [Export Tax Rebate Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-tax-rebate/) - [Customs Declaration Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-customs-declaration/) - [Freight Forwarding Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-freight-forwarding/) - [Forex Settlement Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-forex-settlement/) - [Entrepôt Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-entrepot-trade/) ## Related Resources - [Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/services/) - [Trade Cases](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/) - [Trade Wiki](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/wiki/) - [Trade Class](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/guide/) - [Global Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/country/) ## Structured Data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "QAPage", "inLanguage":"en", "isPartOf": { "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#website" }, "publisher":{ "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#organization" }, "mainEntity": { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the actual profit margin of import and export agency services? How significant is the revenue difference between different cooperation modes?", "text": "I am the head of a small and medium-sized factory in Shanghai specializing in precision electromechanical components. I have just concluded two export orders for Southeast Asia, but I do not have import and export qualifications, so I have to cooperate with an agency company. I heard from peers before that some agencies seem to offer low quotes, but actually hide hidden costs such as warehousing fees and document fees, resulting in a nearly 30% shrinkage of final profit. Some friends also said that finding a professional agency can earn extra income through tax differentials and exchange rate differentials. I am both expectant and anxious now. I wonder what the actual profit margin of import and export agency services is? Will operational errors of the agency lead to port detention or customs detention of orders, resulting in no profit even losses? I also do not know the differences between the buyout agency model and pure agency model in terms of profit distribution and risk bearing. Can you analyze this combined with my electromechanical components export scenario?", "answerCount": 9, "upvoteCount": 6, "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:16:54Z", "dateModified": "2026-08-13T06:16:59Z", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zhongshen Trading China", "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html" } ,"acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "First of all，it should be clear that the profit margin of import and export agency services is not fixed，and it mainly depends on the agency model you choose and your cost control capability. Under the traditional pure agency model，many small and medium-sized factories are prone to fall into the "low-cost agency trap": it seems that only 1%-2% service fee is charged，but in fact，hidden fees are added in links such as document preparation，warehousing and space booking，customs declaration and inspection. Some non-standard agencies even occupy your tax refund funds to earn interest，and the final profit may shrink by 20%-30%. For your precision electromechanical components export scenario，you can optimize revenue through VAT deferred declaration and exchange rate lock-in : On the one hand，many Southeast Asian countries will launch VAT deferral policies for electromechanical products in 2026. Eligible goods can defer payment of value-added tax in the importing country，and you can occupy the tax refund funds 3-6 months in advance. Calculated based on an annualized 4% wealth management return，each order with a cargo value of 800,000 yuan can generate an additional income of about 8,000-12,000 yuan. On the other hand，agree on exchange rate lock-in service in the agency contract to lock the exchange rate of RMB against Southeast Asian currencies，avoiding profit erosion caused by exchange rate fluctuations. Calculated based on the 1.5%-2% exchange rate fluctuation range in the first half of 2026，each order with a cargo value of 800,000 yuan can avoid exchange losses of about 12,000-16,000 yuan. In terms of eligibility threshold，these optimization schemes have low requirements for factory qualifications. You only need to provide complete product customs declaration materials，purchase and sales contracts and foreign exchange receipt vouchers，and agencies with 20 years of experience can directly assist in implementation. Calculated based on your two Southeast Asian orders，under the pure agency model，after deducting the 1.5% compliant service fee，the profit per order is about 120,000 yuan. After adding VAT deferral and exchange rate lock-in，each order can generate an additional income of about 12,000-18,000 yuan，increasing revenue by about 10%-15%. At the same time，please note that you must choose an agency with formal import and export qualifications and no bad compliance records，to avoid tax refund failure or customs detention caused by non-standard operations，which will erode your profit.", "upvoteCount": 6, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#acceptedAnswer", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:31:29Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Linda Gao","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/linda-gao/"} } ,"suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The profit of import and export agency services is directly affected by the results of customs valuation. Many factories fail to accurately declare the dutiable value of products during customs declaration by the agency, leading to customs valuation adjustment, and the repaid tax directly erodes profits. Taking precision electromechanical components as an example, if complete purchase invoices, foreign exchange payment vouchers and product technical specifications are not provided, the customs may valuate based on the highest dutiable value of similar products, and the tax repayment ratio can reach 5%-10% of the cargo value. In addition, if the agency fails to update the latest 2026 customs commodity code classification rules in time, electromechanical components may be mistakenly classified into high-tariff categories, and the additional tariff cost will directly lead to profit shrinkage. You should ensure that the agency completes the pre-classification review of commodity codes before customs declaration, and provides complete price supporting materials at the same time, to avoid valuation disputes.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-2", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:30:28Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Evelyn Li","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/evelyn-li/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The profit of import and export agency services will be eroded by hidden costs in the logistics link, such as container rolling, detention fees, port change fees, etc. Taking the Southeast Asian route as an example, shipping space on this route will be tight in 2026. If the agency fails to lock the space in advance or chooses a transit route, the probability of container rolling is about 15%. Each container rolling will incur reallocation fees and port detention fees of about 2,000-3,000 yuan, accounting for 1%-2% of the single order profit of electromechanical components. In addition, if the agency fails to reasonably apply for free storage period, the port storage fee is charged at 50-80 yuan per container per day, and 7 days of detention will incur an additional cost of 350-560 yuan. You should require the agency to clarify the space locking clause when booking space, apply for a 7-10 day free storage period at the port of destination in advance, and develop an emergency response plan for container rolling, giving priority to reallocating to the next day's flight on the same route.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-3", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:30:15Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Jason Wu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/jason-wu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The core of profit optimization for import and export agency services lies in cross-border tax planning. For the export of electromechanical components in 2026, some ASEAN countries have implemented preferential tariff policies for certificates of origin. If the agency fails to assist in applying for the FORM E certificate of origin, exported goods need to pay tariffs at the most-favored-nation tariff rate, and the tariff difference can reach 5%-8%, directly affecting profits. In addition, if the agency fails to reasonably design cross-border related party transaction pricing, it may be identified as profit shifting by the tax authority, and the corporate income tax and late fee to be repaid can reach 25% of the profit. You should ensure that the agency assists in applying for the corresponding certificate of origin, formulates related party transaction prices in accordance with the arm's length principle, and completes tax compliance filing in advance, to avoid tax risks eroding profits.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-4", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:29:12Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Eric Zhou","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/eric-zhou/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The profit of import and export agency services will be deducted due to non-compliant foreign exchange receipt and payment. The foreign exchange regulatory authority will conduct stricter review of cross-border foreign exchange receipt and payment in 2026. If the agency fails to conduct balance of payments declaration as required, it may lead to delayed foreign exchange settlement, or even be listed on the watchlist, affecting subsequent foreign exchange receipt. Taking the export of electromechanical components as an example, if the agency fails to complete the foreign exchange receipt declaration within 30 days after the export of goods, the foreign exchange regulatory authority may suspend the foreign exchange settlement business of the account, and the factory cannot recover funds in time. Calculated based on an annualized 6% capital cost, each order with a cargo value of 1 million yuan will incur an interest of 5,000 yuan per month. You should require the agency to clarify the time limit for foreign exchange receipt and payment and the declaration responsibility in the contract, and provide the declaration voucher for each foreign exchange receipt and payment at the same time, to ensure compliant foreign exchange settlement.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-5", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:25:53Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Lucas Liu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/lucas-liu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The profit of import and export agency services will be damaged due to loopholes in contract clauses. For example, some agency contracts do not clarify the ownership of goods and liability for breach of contract. If the agency disposes of goods without authorization or delays delivery, the factory may face the risk of losing both goods and payment. Taking the export of electromechanical components as an example, if the contract does not specify the specific requirements for bill of lading endorsement, the agency may privately transfer the bill of lading to a third party, resulting in the factory being unable to control the ownership of goods. The probability of customer payment refusal is about 10%, and the direct loss can reach 15%-20% of the cargo value. You should clarify in the agency contract that the ownership of goods always belongs to the factory, and the bill of lading can be endorsed and transferred only after written confirmation from the factory. At the same time, it should be agreed that the compensation ratio in case of agency breach of contract shall not be less than 20% of the cargo value, to ensure that profits are not damaged.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-6", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:24:12Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Andy Guo","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/andy-guo/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The profit of import and export agency services will be damaged due to abnormal customs inspection. The customs inspection rate for precision electromechanical components will be about 12% in 2026. If the agency fails to prepare the technical materials required for inspection in advance, the goods may be detained at the port, resulting in costs such as port detention fees and warehousing fees. For example, if the manual of electromechanical components does not mark core parameters, the customs may require laboratory testing, which takes about 7-10 days. The testing fee per order is about 3,000-5,000 yuan, and the port detention fee is about 200-300 yuan per day, with a total additional cost of up to 8,000-8,500 yuan, accounting for 5%-7% of the single order profit. You should require the agency to prepare complete product technical materials before customs declaration, including parameter specifications, test reports, etc., predict inspection risks in advance, and develop an emergency response plan for laboratory testing.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-7", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:18:27Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Daniel Xu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/daniel-xu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "One of the core profits of import and export agency services is export tax refund. The tax authority will conduct stricter review of export tax refunds in 2026. If the agency fails to ensure the "consistency of four flows", namely consistency of contract flow, capital flow, invoice flow and goods flow, the factory may not be able to obtain the tax refund, or even be required to repay the already refunded tax. Taking precision electromechanical components as an example, if the agency uses a third-party account to receive foreign exchange, or the invoice issuing entity is inconsistent with the contract entity, the tax authority will launch letter verification, the tax refund cycle will be delayed by 3-6 months, or even the tax refund will be directly rejected. The tax refund amount accounts for about 13% of the cargo value, directly eroding profits. You should require the agency to strictly implement the "consistency of four flows" standard, review all documents in advance, ensure that the tax refund materials are compliant, and avoid tax refund failure.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/import-export-agent-service-profit-margin-differences-between-cooperation-models.html#suggestedAnswer-8", "datePublished": "2026-08-13T06:18:17Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Cindy Chen","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/cindy-chen/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The profit of import and export agency services can be increased through supply chain structure optimization. The demand for electromechanical components in the Southeast Asian market will grow rapidly in 2026. If you choose the buyout agency model, you can link the production of the factory with the sales channels of the agency, reducing the risk of inventory overstock. For example, the factory organizes production according to the order demand of the agency, avoiding blind stock preparation, the inventory turnover rate can be increased by 20%-30%, and the capital cost occupied by inventory can be reduced by about 1.5%-2%. In addition, by changing the incoterm from CIF to FOB, the logistics cost is transferred to the customer, and each order with a cargo value of 800,000 yuan can save about 12,000-15,000 yuan of logistics cost, which is directly converted into profit. 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