I. Comprehensive analysis of import equipment agency process

According to the latest 2025 Customs data, Chinas mechanical and electricalequipment. 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.import volume is projected to exceed $1.2 trillion. Professional agency service providers need to controlpre-qualification certification, mid-process customs clearance operations, and post-clearance compliance managementthree key phases:

• Preparatory phase (30 working days)
• Equipment classification: Determine HS codes (error rate must be controlled within 0.3%)
• Access verification: Check the access categories in the Imported Mechanical and Electrical Products Catalog,
• Document pre-review: CollectIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:, test reports and 18 other core documents

• Mid-clearance phase (7-15 working days)
• Declaration strategy: Choose between itemized or complete machine declaration
• Tariff planning: Apply RCEP agreement rates (42 new zero-tariff categories added in 2025)
• Inspection coordination: Coordinate between on-site customs inspection and laboratory testing

II. Key points for qualification review

The 2025 revised Imported Mechanical and Electrical Products Management Measures requires agency enterprises to possess:

• Dual - certification qualifications
• Mechanical and electrical product import operation record (Class A qualification)
• Special equipment import permits (covering 21 product categories including pressure vessels)
• Professional technical team
• At least 3 certified classification specialists
• Minimum 2 years of equipment import operation experience

III. Customs clearance cost control strategies

A semiconductor equipment import case shows professional agencies can reduce comprehensive costs by 23%:

• Tariff optimization plan
• Utilizing FTA tax reductions (China-Korea agreement offers up to 9.7% preferential rate)
• Applying for major technical equipment duty reduction
• : By integrating the shipping line resources of the West Coast of the US (Los Angeles/Long Beach Port) and the East Coast of the US (New York/Savannah Port), agent services can shorten the transportation cycle by 30% and reduce the loss of LCL space.
• Selecting specific customs supervision zones for distribution
• Matching optimal transportation combination solutions

IV. Risk Prevention and Control System Construction

Professional agency companies should establish a three-tier risk prevention and control mechanism:

• Pre-event prevention: Equipment parameter pre-review (focusing on energy efficiency indicators)
• In-process monitoring: Real-time tracking of abnormal declaration data (setting 35 warning indicators)
• Post-shipment traceability: Establishing a three-year customs clearance archive traceability system

The 2025 imported equipment agency service has formedspecialized, refined, and compliantdevelopment trends. Choosing an agency company with a complete service chain can help enterprises reduce 17%-25% of comprehensive import costs while avoiding over 98% of customs clearance risks.