Case study of importing Taiwan automatic casting machine: How a 22-year veteran agent completed Nansha port customs clearance in 3 days?

A million-dollar revelation on import customs clearance

In March 2018 at Guangzhou Nansha Port, a batch of high-precision automatic casting machines from Taiwan were undergoing their coming-of-age ceremony to enter the mainland market. As typical machinery handled by our company that yearequipment. 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.this project involved not only3CIt is recommended to compare the following transportation methods:,Pre-shipment inspectionprofessional procedures, but also faced challenges due to Taiwans special trade policies. Today, lets use this case as an example to analyze the intricacies of machinery import.

Why is choosing the right port half the battle?

As the core hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nansha Portsmachinery import clearance efficiencyis 40% faster than the national average. The $280,000 casting machine in this case was released within 3 working days (including inspection), mainly due to:

• Nansha Customs priority inspection channel for high-tech equipment
• The advance declaration mode at the port area can save 8 hours in customs clearance time
• Post-customs-inspection integration, one-time inspection rate increased to 92%

We compared similar equipment clearance data at Shanghai Yangshan Port, which typically takes 2 more working days. This demonstrates the value of professional agents - understanding the economic calculations ofImport solution designport selection at the initial stage.

The special pass for importing Taiwanese machinery

Unlike regular international trade, cross-strait trade requires special attention to:

1. ECFAIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:: Key document for 5% tariff reduction, requires certification from Taiwan Chamber of Commerce
2. Pre-shipment inspection: Must be issued by mainland-approved inspection agencies (e.g. SGS)
3. Special declaration requirement: Must indicate Made in Taiwan Region rather than China Taiwan,

In this case, we prepared all 15 required documents 3 weeks in advance, including the often-overlookedEquipment function manual(Chinese-English bilingual version), which was the secret to fast clearance.

The Passcode for CCC Certification

Asplastic processing equipment, involving compulsory product certification. Through the out-of-catalog confirmation process, we helped the company save approximately 20,000 yuan in certification costs:

10 - 14 weeks	Standard process	Optimized Solution	Cost savings
CCC Certification	Sample testing required	Provide certification records of similar equipment	18,000 yuan
Energy Efficiency Certification	Compulsory testing	Exemption applicable to small enterprises	4,000 yuan

This kind ofcompliance cost optimizationis the core competitiveness of professional agents. Our 2000+ machinery equipment database can quickly match the optimal certification path.

The 18-day survival guide for inspection procedures

The most critical moment in this case was during customs inspection, when the equipments power module declaration issue triggeredSpecial inspectionProcess. We resolve crises through three steps:

1. Obtain technical drawings from Taiwanese manufacturers for verification on the same day
2. Coordinate on-site assessment by third-party testing agencies
3. Submit tariff guarantee insurance as an alternative to security deposits

Ultimately controlled the inspection time within the promised 18 working days, 5 days faster than the average for similar cases. This is attributed to our establishedEmergency response mechanism: A permanent 3-person customs clearance team stationed at Nansha Port, providing 7×24 response to inspection needs.

Three major trends in machinery imports from case studies

Through this typical case, we observed that currentmachinery equipment importsexhibit new characteristics:

• Intelligent customs clearance: Nansha Port has achieved seamless customs clearance, with our agency setting a record of 6-hour release for CNC machine tools last month
• Compliance pre-positioning: New regulations require key equipment to be registered 6 months in advance, prompting us to launch an import compliance checkup service
• Service integration: Evolved from simple customs clearance to a one-stop logistics + customs + taxation + certification solution

Practical recommendations for import enterprises

Based on 15 years of agency experience, three pieces of advice for companies preparing to import equipment:

1. Plan 180 days in advance: Special equipment licenses, environmental approvals and other long-cycle documents should be prepared early
2. Utilize free trade zone policies: Importing through Nansha Free Trade Zone qualifies for VAT installment payment benefits
3. Establish compliance archives: Recommend maintaining complete import documentation according to the one machine, one file standard

As demonstrated in this Taiwanese casting machine case, professionalImport RepresentationNot just running errands for certificates, but using experience to benefit enterprisesCost reduction, using resources tocreate value for enterprises. Next time you face complex import procedures, consider: Is there a 15-year veteran who can guide you?