China Sourcing Agent Pricing & Fees
How much does a China sourcing agent charge? Most agents charge 3–10% commission on your order value. At Yinhan Sourcing, you choose between two simpler models: our Pro Plan charges a $0 service fee — our cost is built into the unit price you approve before production — or our Basic Plan at 5% of product value (minimum $100) when you work with your own suppliers. Both plans include AQL 2.5 quality inspection. No percentage surprises, no fee added at shipment.
Quick answer
- Pro Plan — $0 service fee. We source from our verified suppliers; sourcing, production follow-up, AQL 2.5 inspection and our quality guarantee are included in the unit price.
- Basic Plan — 5% of product value, minimum $100. You bring your own suppliers; we inspect quality at our warehouse and arrange door-to-door shipping.
- Free quotation before anything starts. You approve the sample and the price first — only then does production begin.
The Pro Plan — $0 Service Fee
Your end-to-end sourcing solution in China.
Yinhan Sourcing connects you with reliable suppliers in China, negotiates the best prices, and manages manufacturing for you. After you approve the sample and the pricing, we take care of production, quality checks, and shipping straight to your door.
Service fee: $0. All costs are included in the unit price of the product, quoted to you upfront in a free quotation — so you can compare it directly against any quote you already have from Alibaba or your own supplier before you commit to anything.
Because we stand behind the suppliers we choose, the Pro Plan includes our quality guarantee: free replacement or compensation if quality issues arise.
Included in the Pro Plan:
- Supplier sourcing and negotiation from our verified supplier network
- Sample management and production follow-up
- AQL 2.5 quality inspection
- Quality guarantee — free replacement or compensation for quality issues
- 3 months free warehousing
- Photo coupon: $9 for each product over $1,000
- Door-to-door shipping arranged for you
The Basic Plan — 5% (Minimum $100)
Already have suppliers? We handle quality and delivery.
If you use your own suppliers in China, we collaborate with them to make sure products are manufactured to your requirements. Once your suppliers send the cargo to our warehouse, we conduct quality inspections and arrange door-to-door logistics.
Service fee: 5% of the product value, with a minimum fee of $100.
Included in the Basic Plan:
- Order follow-up with your suppliers
- AQL 2.5 quality inspection at our warehouse
- 1 month free warehousing
- Door-to-door shipping arranged for you
Note: the quality guarantee does not apply to the Basic Plan, because the suppliers are yours, not ours.
Pro Plan vs Basic Plan
| Feature | Pro Plan | Basic Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Suppliers | Our verified suppliers | Your own suppliers |
| Service fee | $0 (included in unit price) | 5% of product value, min $100 |
| Order follow-up | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality inspection | AQL 2.5 | AQL 2.5 |
| Quality guarantee | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free warehousing | 3 months | 1 month |
| Photo coupon | $9 per product over $1,000 | ✗ |
What Does That Cost on a Real Order?
Basic Plan examples (5%, $100 minimum):
- $1,000 order → $100 (minimum fee applies)
- $2,000 order → $100
- $5,000 order → $250
- $20,000 order → $1,000
Pro Plan example: the same $20,000 order carries a $0 service fee. You approve one unit price in the free quotation — sourcing, follow-up, AQL 2.5 inspection, warehousing for 3 months and the quality guarantee are all inside it. Compare that unit price with any existing quote: if we’re not competitive, you don’t proceed, and the quotation cost you nothing.
How Our Pricing Compares to the Industry
Across the industry, sourcing agent fees typically look like this (see our full breakdown in the China Sourcing Agent Costs & Commission Rates guide):
- Percentage commission: 3–10% of order value — 8–10% on orders under $10,000, 5–8% on $10,000–$50,000, 3–5% over $100,000
- Flat fee: $300–$2,000 per project
- Hybrid: a base fee plus a lower commission
Our Basic Plan sits at the transparent end of that range — a published 5% with a published $100 minimum — and the Pro Plan removes the separate fee entirely. Whichever model you choose with any agent, watch out for the costs that sit outside the headline fee — samples, re-inspections, payment fees, tooling. We break those down honestly in Hidden Costs When Hiring a China Sourcing Agent. Before we start work, you receive a line-item pro-forma that shows which costs are inside our fee and which are third-party costs, so there is nothing to discover later.
How It Works
Step 1: Submit an inquiry, and our customer support team will match you with a professional agent.
Step 2: Get a free quotation from Yinhan Sourcing and compare it with any existing quotes from your own supplier.
Step 3: We streamline suppliers, send samples, and track production progress for you.
Step 4: We conduct thorough AQL 2.5 quality inspections at our warehouse and arrange shipment to your door.
Which Plan Should You Choose?
- Choose Pro if you don’t have suppliers yet, want one approved price with no separate fee, and want the quality guarantee.
- Choose Basic if you already have suppliers you trust and mainly need on-the-ground quality inspection and shipping in China.
Still deciding which agent to trust at all? Read How to Choose a China Sourcing Agent and How to Verify a China Sourcing Agent — or start with the full China Sourcing Agent Complete Guide.
Get Your Free Quotation
Send us your product link, photo, or specification. We’ll return a quotation you can compare against any supplier quote you already have — free, and with no obligation to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a China sourcing agent charge?
Most China sourcing agents charge 3–10% commission on order value, or a flat fee of $300–$2,000 per project. Yinhan Sourcing offers a Pro Plan with a $0 service fee (costs included in the unit price) and a Basic Plan at 5% of product value with a $100 minimum.
Is the Pro Plan really $0?
There is no separate service fee on the Pro Plan. Our compensation is included in the unit price we quote you before production. You approve the sample and the price first, and you can compare our quotation against quotes from your own suppliers — if it isn’t competitive, you don’t proceed.
What is the minimum fee?
On the Basic Plan the minimum service fee is $100. On a $1,000 order, for example, 5% would be $50, so the fee is $100. There is no service fee at all on the Pro Plan.
Is quality inspection included in the price?
Yes. Both plans include AQL 2.5 quality inspection — at our warehouse before shipment. The Pro Plan also includes a quality guarantee with free replacement or compensation if quality issues arise.
How long is free warehousing?
3 months on the Pro Plan and 1 month on the Basic Plan.