Five key decision points for imported equipment brake agency services

How professional agency services break through import technical barriers

The global industrial brake market size is expected to exceed $4.8 billion in 2025, with China accounting for 37% as the largest importer. Under the framework of the latest Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures issued by the General Administration of Customs, professional agency service providers need three core capabilities:

• Technical document conversion capability: Handling 12 international certification documents including EU CE certification and US OSHA standards
• Tariff classification accuracy: Accurately identifying differences between HS codes 8538.10 (electromagnetic brakes) and 8538.30 (hydraulic brakes)
• Supply chain collaboration capability: Integrating logistics networks from major production areas including Germanys Bosch to Japans Nabtesco

Full-process timeline management for imports

Typical industrial brake import cycle can be divided into three phases:

• Preparation phase (15 working days)
  • Product technical parameter confirmation
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Document preparation
  • Application for Import License
• Logistics transportation (20-45 days)
  • Maritime TransportationLCL cost-saving solution
  • Special equipment transportation qualification verification
• Customs clearance delivery (5 working days)
  • Electromechanical safety inspection fast track
  • VAT immediate refund processing

Key points of technical compliance verification

For brake products for different application scenarios, special attention should be paid to:

• Brakes for construction machinery: Complies with GB/T 18849-2025 dynamic friction coefficient standard
• Elevator safety brakes: Meets TSG T7007-2025 type test requirements
• Brake systems for wind power equipment: Passed GL2010 low-temperature start-stop test certification

Tax optimization combination strategy

Professional agency services can achieve comprehensive cost reduction of 18%-25%:

• Tariff reduction pathways
  • China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement: Brake discs enjoy 0 tariff
  • RCEP rules of origin accumulation: Japanese-made components can reduce tax rate by 3%
• VAT management
  • Input tax credit time limit control
  • Immediate refund pre-qualification service

Agency service provider capability evaluation system

It is recommended to screen service providers from four dimensions:

• Technical compliance handling cases: Successfully handled 20+ special equipment cases in the past three years
• Customs clearance time commitment: Complete customs clearance within 5 working days for normal documents
• Emergency response mechanism: Equipped with professional AEO-certified customs team
• Degree of cost transparency: Provide detailed service quotation list