How to efficiently import equipment through agents? These five key processes must be controlled

Import qualification compliance construction

equipment. 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.The primary step is to confirmDual complianceMust comply with both Chinese customs supervision requirements and the technical access standards of the exporting country. A Zhejiang enterprise in 2024, when acting as an agent for German precision machine tools, had its goods detained at Shanghai Port for 47 days due to failure to obtain EU CE-MD certification, resulting in additional storage fees of 128,000 yuan.

• Import country access verification:
  • ASEAN countries require MSDS safety certification
  • North American markets require UL/ETL certification
• Trade qualification review:
  • Automatic import license (specific equipment)
  • CCC mandatory certification catalog verification

Practical selection of trade terms

Different trade terms directly affect cost allocation ratios. We recommend small and medium-sized enterprises prioritizeEXW terms, where the agency company is responsible for the entire logistics process, reducing unexpected costs by 13%-18%. Comparison of an enterprises import case in 2024:

• EXW term total cost: equipment price + 7.2% service fee
• CIF term total cost: equipment price + 9.8% additional fee

Golden rules of tariff planning

In 2025, customs will implement a new versionHS Code classification rules, special attention is required for equipment imports:

• Separate classification of core components can enjoy a 3% tariff reduction
• Utilize RCEP rules of origin to save 6-8% tariffs
• Temporary import equipment application for bond system

Key control points of logistics tracking

Equipment transportation requires establishingThree-level monitoring system:

• 48-hour pre-shipment inspection
• Maritime TransportationTwice-weekly GPS positioning during transit
• 72-hour pre-arrival declaration

In 2024, a Suzhou enterprise timely detected temperature and humidity abnormalities during equipment transportation through a real-time monitoring system, avoiding damage to optical instruments worth 2 million yuan.

Continuous after-sales service guarantee

• 90-day quality dispute period technical support
• Fast-track service for spare parts import
• Customs AEO certification maintenance service

Core Value of Professional Agency Services

Choose anSpecial equipment import qualificationAs an agency company, we can achieve:

• 40% reduction in customs clearance time
• Port detention rate reduced to below 2%
• 12-18% annual comprehensive cost savings