Current industry perspective on equipment import agencies

2025 General Administration of Customs data shows Chinas professionalequipment. For example, Indonesia has the SNI certification, Thailand has the TISI certification, and the Philippines has the BPS certification. It is necessary to confirm in advance the equipment voltage (such as 380V/50Hz in Thailand), the compatibility of the CE certification, and the proof of environmentally friendly materials.volume exceeded 3.5 trillion yuan, withelectromechanical equipment accounting for 68%showing continuous growth. However, industry research indicates that72% of first-time importers suffer hidden cost lossesmainly due to professional barriers like technical parameter declaration deviations and logistics plan design flaws.

Import RepresentationThree major cognitive misconceptions in selection

• Misconception 1: Solely comparing service fees
  • Case: A company choosing the lowest-quoted agent faced 20% tariff difference due to HS code misclassification

• Misconception 2: Neglecting technical parameter verification
  • Example: Laser cutter power parameter misreporting triggered3Ccertification review, resulting in 42-day port detention

• Misconception 3: Underestimating special transportation requirements
  • Lesson: Precision instruments shipped without temperature-controlled containers resulted in accuracy deviations exceeding industry standards by 300%

The full-process value of professional agency services

• Pre - preparation Stage
  • Equipment parameter compliance pre-review (with special focus on energy efficiency and EMC indicators)
  • Tariff preference policy matching (e.g. encouraged category equipment exemption lists)

• Logistics and transportation stage
  • Special container configuration (anti-vibration/temperature-controlled/oversized solutions)
  • Multimodal transportation route optimization (alternative routes to avoid port congestion)

• Customs clearance and delivery phase
  • Application of AEO certification for expedited clearance
  • Localized inspection assistance (including on-site technical documentation interpretation)

Four key control points for risk prevention

According to the 2025 revised Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures, key focus areas include:

• Technical documentation completeness
  • Must include ISO certification documents, electrical schematics, and safety protection instructions

• Special clauses for transportation insurance
  • Recommended additions: extended commissioning period insurance and accuracy loss coverage

• Pre-declaration of after-sales spare parts
  • Pre-register vulnerable parts list to avoid subsequent separate customs clearance

• Temporary admission equipment management
  • ATA Carnet system can reduce capital occupation by 50%

2025 agency service trend forecast

Based on interpretation of Customs Announcement No. 1239, enterprises should focus on:

• Regional industrial chain coordination
  • Launch of shared customs clearance channels for equipment in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

• Used equipment import regulations
  • New requirement for residual life assessment reports on equipment

• Intelligent declaration system
  • Automatic matching of equipment parameter database with declaration elements