How to select reliable marine equipment import agents? These five key points are essential

Marineequipment. 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.Industry dilemmas

According to the latest 2025 data from China Shipbuilding Industry Association, Chinas import dependence on core marine components like navigation equipment and power systems remains around 43%. In practice, enterprises often faceHS code classification deviations,Special equipment license processing,Used mechanical & electrical pre-inspection proceduresand other professional challenges. A coastal shipbuilder once mistakenly classified marine radar under HS code 8517, resulting in 27% additional tariff deposit and directly delaying the project schedule by three months.

Common risks in self-import operations

• Uncontrollable clearance time:
  • Mechanical & electrical product imports require3COriginal certifications
  • Used equipment needs pre-shipment inspection certificates
• Tax calculation errors:
  • Marine-specific equipment faces mixed tax rates of 13% VAT and 9% tariff
  • Some components may trigger anti-dumping special tariffs
• Logistics coordination gaps:
  • Oversized equipment requires advance declaration for over-dimensional transport
  • Container detention fees from shipping delays can reach $2000 per day

Core Value Proposition of Professional Brokers

High-quality agency companies throughPre - classification ServiceCan compress clearance time to within 72 hours, leveragingCustoms Duty Guarantee InsuranceHelping enterprises release 90% of deposit pressure.import and exportAfter the implementation of the new 2025 Customs Tariff, we successfully applied for a 16% tariff reduction on ship-specific cranes for a port machinery manufacturer, saving over 800,000 yuan per shipment.

Five major agency selection criteria

• Qualification Review:
  • Possesses AEO Advanced Certification qualification
  • Possessing special qualifications for dangerous goods/cold chain
• Process control:
  • Providing end-to-end visual tracking system
  • Establishing emergency customs clearance fast track
• Risk contingency plan:
  • Anticipating technical barriers to trade (TBT)
  • Developing RCEP rules of origin application plan

Practical case analysis

When a shipping company imported marine propulsion systems worth 3.2 million euros, they faced equipment detention risks due to failure to completeATA Carnettemporary entry procedures. Professional agents completed bonded warehouse applications within 48 hours while simultaneously initiating tariff classification dispute review procedures, ultimately achieving zero-port-delay clearance.

2025 policy outlook

The General Administration of Customs plans to implement in Q2 2025Intelligent Classification System for Marine Equipment, enterprises should note:

• Prepare bilingual technical parameter documents in advance
• Monitor the EUs newly issued Eco-design Directive for Marine Equipment
• Improve full lifecycle traceability records for imported equipment