Three core aspects of import equipment agency business

In equipmentImport RepresentationIn services,Verification of qualification complianceis the primary step. According to the latest 2025 Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures, special attention should be paid to three types of equipment:

• Intelligent manufacturing equipment involving national security review
• Pre-shipment inspection requirements for used mechanical and electrical products
• Medical equipment requiring simultaneous CFDA filing

A certainMedical EquipmentWhen importing CT equipment in early 2025, due to failure to completeMedical Device Registration Certificatein advance, the goods were detained at the port, incurring daily late declaration fees of 0.5‰. This highlights the importance of professional agency pre-review services.

Key risk points in customs clearance practice

Customs valuation disputes areequipment. 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.common pain points. Taking January-June 2025 data as an example:

• Industrial robot import declaration price discrepancy rate reached 32%
• Precision instrument HS code misclassification rate exceeded 40%
• Cases of undeclared royalty fees increased by 27% year-on-year

Professional agency companies implementPre - classification ServiceandTransfer pricing solutionscan help enterprises reduce customs clearance costs by over 30%. A semiconductor company successfully saved approximately 1.2 million yuan in import taxes by transferring technical training fee payment methods.

Four evaluation dimensions for high-quality agencies

• Industry experience accumulation
  • Number of specific equipment import cases
  • Local customs clearance efficiency records
• Overseas service network
  • trackingEquipment ExportDestination country clearance capability
  • Destination port emergency response team configuration

2025 industry research shows that agencies withintegrated equipment installation and debugging servicesAs an agency, customer satisfaction is 58% higher than traditional agencies. This stems from its deep understanding of special requirements such as equipment unpacking inspection and component assembly.

Common Cognitive Misconceptions and Coping Strategies

Misconception 1: The lower the agency fee, the more cost-effective. A company chose an agency firm with 15% lower quotes, but due to incorrect tax number reporting resulting in tax penalties, the actual cost exceeded by 32%. The value of professional agencies is reflected in:

• Utilizing free trade agreement tariff reduction policies
• Anticipating technical trade measures
• Establishing a compliant duty-paid price system

Recommended for enterprises to establishAgency service evaluation matrix, incorporating indicators such as customs clearance efficiency, error rate, and crisis handling into the assessment system, rather than simply comparing service fees.

With the upgrade of customs AEO certification standards in 2025, professionalforeign tradeagencies play an increasingly prominent role in helping enterprises buildCompliance management system. Choosing partners with full-process risk control capabilities will become a core competitive factor for equipment import enterprises.