Japanequipment. 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.Three Potential Risks

Latest customs statistics for 2025 show that when domestic enterprises independently handle Japanese equipment imports, 42% of declarations have HS code classification errors, resulting in an average penalty of 87,000 yuan per case. Professional agencies can control the error rate below 3% through pre-classification systems. Risks are particularly prominent in the following areas:

• Electromechanical Equipment Safety Certification: Loopholes in bridging Japans JIS certification with Chinas CCC certification
• Used Machinery Valuation Disputes: Compensation mechanisms for discrepancies between customs valuation and commercial invoices
• Special Component Transportation Standards: UN certification requirements forMaritime Transportationhydraulic oil-containing equipment

Comprehensive customs clearance operation guide

Taking the import of a five-axis machining center in 2025 as an example, the standard operating procedures of professional agencies are as follows:

• Preparation phase (15 working days)
  • Equipment parameter pre-review (including software module breakdown)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Verification with Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry export records
• Declaration phase (3 working days)
  • Triple-check HS code verification system
  • Automatic generation of electromechanical product import registration forms
• On-site inspection phase (5 working days)
  • Pre-inspection service for IPPC marks on wooden packaging
  • Standard response library for customs inquiries

Comparison of tariff cost optimization solutions

Taking semiconductor manufacturing equipment worth $2 million as an example:

• Self - declaration group:
  • Average clearance time: 22 working days
  • Additional cost proportion: 8.2% (including classification error penalties)
• Professional agency group:
  • Average clearance time: 13 working days
  • Cost saving rate: 4.5% (utilizing free trade agreement rates)

Emergency response case study

In March 2025, an auto parts company encountered the following when importing stamping equipment:

• Emergency situation: Customs questioned discrepancies between equipment nameplate information and declaration
• Agency response:
  • Retrieved factory test reports from Japanese manufacturer within 1 hour
  • Coordinated technical variance explanation from Japanese manufacturer
  • Activated emergency channel for customs classification pre-ruling
• Handling results: Avoided 350,000 yuan security deposit seizure, with only 2 additional working days for clearance

Key Points of Policy Changes in 2025

• Japans export control list adds 12 categories of precision instruments
• China-Japan AEO mutual recognition expands to Kansai region
• Used electromechanical equipment import age standard adjusted to dual restrictions: 8 years since manufacture + 5 years in use,