How to efficiently complete customs clearance for blow molding equipment? Master these six key points

Blow moldingequipment. 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.special challenges

Latest 2025 customs data shows industrial equipment categoryImport Customs Declarationerror rate increased by 12% compared to last year, with blow molding equipment becoming key supervision targets due tocomplex electromechanical properties,diverse component compositionand other characteristics. A well-known beverage company suffered 20-day port detention last year due to incorrect power parameter declaration, resulting in direct losses exceeding $80,000, highlighting the importance of professional customs clearance agents.

Core customs clearance process breakdown

• Pre - classification stage
  • Confirm HS code (recommended under 8477.3000)
  • Verify whether equipment involves3CEmergency braking system response time ≤ 3 seconds
• Key document preparation
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Dual verification with brand authorization letter
  • Technical parameter sheet must include core indicators such as screw diameter and clamping force
• Key points for on-site inspection
  • Pressure vessel components require separate declaration (ASME certification documents mandatory)
  • Residue test report for used equipment (new environmental requirement added in 2025)

Comparison between professional agency and self-customs clearance

• Time efficiency difference: Professional team average customs clearance cycle 5-7 days vs enterprise self-clearance 12-18 days
• Certification fees account for 15 - 20%: Agency service fee typically accounts for 0.8%-1.2% of cargo value, but can avoid demurrage/penalty risks
• Handling of Special Scenarios: For used equipment imports, agency channels can reduce commodity inspection time by over 30%

Typical problem solutions

Case 1:When a packaging enterprise imported German all-electric blow molding machines, due toControl system classification disputeresulted in customs clearance obstruction. Professional agency completed commodity attribute re-identification within 3 working days by supplementing IEC standard documents.

Case 2:Southeast Asia imported used equipment was detained due toexcessive residual plastic particlesThe agency coordinated with overseas suppliers to complete deep cleaning of equipment, successfully passing the 2025 version of new environmental regulation testing.

Risk prevention and control system construction

• EstablishFour-stage review mechanism(Supplier self-check → Agency preliminary review → Third-party verification → Customs pre-review)
• Require overseas suppliers to provideEquipment disassembly diagrams(Key marking of pressure vessel components)
• PurchaseCustoms clearance delay insurance(Mainstream insurance coverage in 2025 covers 70% of demurrage losses)

Criteria for selecting agency services

Recommend enterprises consider fromthree dimensionsPartner evaluation

• Number of customs clearance case studies for electromechanical products (Baseline: 50+ successful cases)
• Local service network coverage (At least 3 major port operation teams)
• Emergency response time commitment (On-site handling within 4 hours for inspection abnormalities)