The five - step key rule for the agency sales of imported equipment

New industry opportunities for the agency sales of imported equipment

2025Medical EquipmentAfter the implementation of the policy of reducing import tariffs, the import volume of high - end equipment such as CT scanners increased by 23% year - on - year. In the field of industrial robots, driven by the intelligent manufacturing policy, the core componentsImport RepresentationThe demand has surged by 41%.foreign tradeAgent enterprises need to accurately grasp three major trends:

• Specialequipment. 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 license catalog has been expanded to 217 items
• The customs classification dispute resolution cycle has been shortened to 15 working days
• The inspection rate of AEO - certified enterprises has dropped to 30% of the normal value

Five core elements for choosing agency qualifications

When a medical device enterprise selected an agent in 2025, due to ignoring the update requirements of the EU MDR certification, the goods were detained at the port for 37 days. The following key elements need to be carefully verified:

• Industry access qualifications
  • Medical devices need to have a CFDA filing certificate
  • Pressure vessels need a TSG special equipment license
• Product certification system
  • Key points of the 2025 version update of the EU CE certification
  • US FDA 510(k) pre - market notice

Decomposition of the practical operation process

Taking the import of harmonic reducers for industrial robots as an example, the complete agency process includes:

• Demand analysis stage
  • HS code pre - classification confirmation (under 8538.10)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:FORM E application
• Customs Clearance Execution Phase
  • Handling of the automatic import license for mechanical and electrical products
  • Strategies for dealing with customs price inquiries

Special tips for risk prevention and control

Announcement No. 58 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025 clearly states that if the technical parameters of imported equipment do not match the declaration, a fine of 30% of the goods value will be imposed. It is recommended to establish a three - layer defense mechanism:

• Compliance review of technical documents before signing the contract
• Third - party verification report before shipment
• Commodity inspection plan within 48 hours after arrival

Calculation of the value of agency services

Compare the cost differences between a companys self - import and professional agency:

• Time Cost
  • The document preparation cycle has been shortened from 22 days to 8 days
  • The port detention fee has been reduced by 67%
• Cost of funds
  • The occupation of customs duty deposits has been reduced by 40%
  • The exchange rate locking deviation rate is controlled within 0.3%.