Complete process analysis of injection molding equipment import agency: How to avoid three hidden costs?

2025 injection 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.New market trends

According to the latest data from China Plastics Machinery Industry Association, global injection molding equipment import volume is expected to exceed $8.2 billion in 2025, with precision electric injection molding machine imports increasing by 23% year-on-year. In equipmentImport RepresentationIn the field, enterprises face three core challenges:Technical parameter compliance review,Control of hidden costs in import procedures,Equipment commissioning and after-sales coordination.

Core operational processes of agency services

The standard operating procedures for professional agency services consist of four stages:

• Demand confirmation stage
  • Equipment technical parameter review (focus on verifying clamping force accuracy of ±0.1%)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Documentation and CE certification pre-review
  • Import tariff classification pre-assessment (3 new subcategories under HS code 8480 in 2025)
• Logistics execution stage
  • Special equipment transportation plan formulation (disassembly transport for oversized components)
  • Destination port tallying and wooden packaging fumigation treatment
• Customs clearance and inspection phase
  • Application for mechanical and electrical product import licenses (average reduction of 3 working days)
  • Response plan for customs price queries
• After-sales coordination phase
  • Equipment commissioning technical team coordination
  • Imported spare parts warranty period registration

Key points for hidden cost control

Comparison of cost structure differences between self-import and agency import:

• Port demurrage risk: Professional agencies can control average port detention time within 72 hours
• Technical rectification costs: Pre-inspection services reduce equipment rectification probability by 30%
• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Losses: Forward exchange operations can avoid 2-3% exchange rate losses

2025 agent service innovation models

Leading agency service providers have achieved three service upgrades:

• Equipment parameter database (covering technical standards of 87 global brands)
• Tariff dispute pre-review mechanism (dispute resolution cycle shortened by 40%)
• After-sales response time commitment (48-hour on-site technical support)

Typical service case analysis

Case study of a auto parts manufacturer importing German two-color injection molding machines

• Accurate HS code classification saved 7.2% in tariffs
• Avoided 120-day rectification risks caused by technical parameter discrepancies
• Total import cycle shortened to 28 days (industry average: 45 days)