How to avoid hidden costs in duty-paid equipment imports? 5 practical suggestions from experienced agents

The new market landscape of duty-paid equipment imports in 2025

With accelerated global industrial chain restructuring, 2025 showsequipment. 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.presentsthree major characteristics: high-value, technology-sensitive, and complex tariff classification.Customs statistics show industrial equipment import declaration error rates increased 23% year-on-year, with classification disputes and dutiable value determination issues accounting for 67%.

Analysis of the Core Value of Tax-Inclusive Mode

• Cost Controllability
  • Pre-locked Comprehensive Import Tax Rate (Including Customs Duty + VAT + Consumption Tax)
  • Mitigating the Risk of Tax Increase Due to Exchange Rate Fluctuations
• Improvement of customs clearance efficiency
  • Professional HS Code Pre-classification Service (Error Rate Below 0.8%)
  • Automated Document Review Channel Utilization Rate Reaches 92%
• Risk transfer mechanism
  • Full Coverage of Late Declaration Fees/Late Payment Penalties
  • Customs Query Response Time Reduced to 72 Hours

Key Control Points in the Entire Import Process

Pre - preparation Stage:

• Compliance Review of Equipment Technical Parameters with Customs Supervision Requirements
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Verification of preferential tariff applicability

Practical Key Points in Declaration Process:

• Confirmation of Shipping Cost Allocation Ratio (CIF Price Composition)
• Selection of Royalty Payment Declaration Methods

Optimization in Tax Payment Stage:

• Customs Duty Guarantee Insurance Replacing Deposit (70% Reduction in Capital Occupation)
• VAT installment payment scheme design

Three Golden Standards for Agent Service Selection

• Qualification Verification
  • AEO Advanced Certified Enterprises Preferred
  • Status of Special Goods Entry-Exit Permit Holdings
• Service transparency
  • Granularity of Cost Breakdown (Including at Least 12 Detailed Items)
  • Visualization of Exception Handling SOP
• Emergency Response Capability
  • Success Rate in Customs Classification Dispute Resolution (Industry Average 82% vs Premium Agents 95%)
  • Commitment to On-site Handling of Inspection Exceptions Within 2 Hours

Typical case warnings for 2025

A semiconductor company importing lithography equipment failed to accurately declareTechnical Assistance ClauseResulting in additional tax payment exceeding the tax-inclusive price by 37%. After professional agent intervention, the overpaid tax was recovered through re-declaration of transaction terms and completion of customs price filing.

When an automobile manufacturer used tax-inclusive mode to import production lines, the agent company failed to identifyUsed Machinery Import LicenseRequirements, causing equipment detention at port with additional costs. 85% of economic losses were eventually recovered through emergency pre-shipment inspection certification.