Have you chosen the right SEW import equipment agency service?

SEWequipment. 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.Three Core Challenges

As benchmark products in the field of precision transmission equipment, the import of SEW reducers, frequency converters, and other equipment presents unique operational challenges:

• Complex certification system: Requires simultaneous compliance with CCC mandatory certification (CNCA-01C-016:2025) and technical parameter conversion for EU CE certification
• Special transportation solutions: Precision components require constant temperature and humidity containers, with some models requiring special equipment transportation qualifications
• Multi-dimensional tax calculation: Import of electromechanical equipment involves compound calculations of tariffs, VAT, and potential anti-dumping duties

Core value proposition of professional agency services

The fundamental difference between high-quality agency services and traditional freight forwarding lies in their full-process risk management capabilities:

• Pre - classification Service: Lock HS codes 6 months in advance to avoid customs classification disputes
  • Case analysis of the newly added subheading 84834090.90 in 2025
• Optimization of Logistics Solutions: Reduce transportation loss rate to below 0.3% through bonded transit via Hamburg/Rotterdam ports
• Closed-loop compliance management: Establish a complete traceability system fromIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:documents to end-users

2025 tariff policy change response strategies

According to the newly released Provisional Import Tariff Adjustment Plan, special attention should be paid to the import of electromechanical equipment:

• Provisional tariff for industrial reducers reduced from 5% to 3.8% (valid until December 31, 2025)
• Changes in the recognition criteria for frequency converter control units included in the ECFA Early Harvest List
• Updated requirements for EU EUR.1 Certificate of Origin format (effective from July 2025)

Five golden standards for selecting agency services

• Industry experience: Have handled at least 30 cases of importing similar equipment
• Customs clearance capability: Hold AEO advanced certification, eligible for customs fast-track clearance
• Logistics resources: Contracted MAERSK/COSCO special container dedicated slots
• Emergency Handling: Establish a €2 million tariff deposit emergency mechanism
• Service transparency: Provide real-time tracking system and 15-minute response commitment for exceptions

Typical service case analysis

Typical problems encountered by an auto parts manufacturer importing SEW servo systems:

• Problem discovery: Customs inspection found discrepancies between nameplate information and declaration
• Solution: Agency team completed technical parameter comparison and ATA Carnet reissue within 3 hours
• Final results: Avoided demurrage fees for €800,000 equipment stranded at the port

Common misconceptions and avoidance suggestions

• Myth 1: Self-handling pre-shipment inspection (PSI)

  Starting from 2025, PSI for electromechanical equipment must be conducted by agencies certified by the General Administration of Customs

• Myth 2: Neglecting technical document translation notarization

  Authoritative translation of operation manuals can reduce customs technical review time by over 50%