This article details key points in the import equipment agency customs clearance process, outlines three core customs declaration stages, analyzes new changes in the 2025 tariff classification, and provides professional solutions for common clearance obstacles, helping enterprises establish a compliant and efficient import customs clearance system.

Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring in 2025, Chinas electromechanical

volume continues to maintain a 12% annual growth rate. Asequipment. 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 has maintained a 12% annual growth rate. Asforeign tradeCustoms clearance service experts, we found that 80% of import equipment customs clearance delays originate fromHS code classification deviations,Missing technical documentsandincomplete declaration elementsThree major pain points.

Core customs clearance process breakdown

Typical import equipment clearance goes throughPre-declaration preparation → system document review → on-site inspection and releaseThree major stages, each directly affecting clearance efficiency:

• 48 hours before declarationMust complete:
  • Equipment parameter matching with customs commodity database
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Trade agreement verification
  • 3CCertification/energy efficiency label pre-review
• System document review stageKey concerns:
  • Newly added smart manufacturing equipment subheadings in the 2025 HS code
  • Special regulatory requirements for cross-border data exchange equipment
  • Completeness of used equipment residual value assessment reports

Key points of 2025 declaration element upgrades

According to General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 198, special attention should be paid to equipment commodity declarations:

• Machine tools must indicate spindle rotation accuracy (unit: μm)
• Equipment with AI modules must declare algorithm training data sources
• Single equipment exceeding 200kg requires mandatory 3D dimension modeling

Customs clearance risk prevention matrix

Our handled typical cases show these risk combinations require special attention:

• Technical Parameter Risks: A laser cutting machine was required to be returned due to undeclared pulse frequency
• Legal document risks: A used CT machine was detained at port for 37 days due to missing radiation safety certificate
• Classification dispute risks: Industrial robot end effectors triggered whole machine classification disputes

Four major value-added points of professional agency services

• Pre - classification Service: Lock HS code 6 months in advance to avoid post-declaration amendments
• Technical document translation: Professional conversion of German/Japanese/English technical manuals
• Compliance Review: Identify equipments hidden controlled components
• Emergency Handling Channel: Establish direct customs-enterprise dispute resolution mechanism

In a semiconductor equipment import case, wePre-reviewed technical drawings in advance, discovered the equipment contained controlled vacuum valves, promptly applied for dual-use item license, avoiding seizure of 120 million yuan equipment. This confirms the critical role of professional agency services inSince January 2025, Russia has made it mandatory to register for EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)andContingency planningaspects.

Five-dimensional evaluation method for selecting agency service providers

• Customs AEO certification level (recommend selecting Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• Scale of specific industry equipment clearance case database
• Customs team professional qualifications (percentage of licensed declarants)
• Information system integration capability (Single Window/Jin Er system integration)
• Clearance exception handling response time (recommended ≤2 hours)