How to avoid hidden costs in equipment import customs declaration?

EquipmentImport Customs DeclarationCore nodes of the complete process

The 2025 revised Customs of the Peoples Republic of Chinaimport and exportGoods Declaration Management Regulations imposeequipment. 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.stricter documentation review requirements for machinery. Professional agency services can help enterprises control the following key aspects:

Process breakdown and risk prevention

• Pre - filing stage
  • HS code pre-classification (error rate must be controlled within 3%)
  • 3CCertification catalog verification (12 new categories of electromechanical products added in 2025 version)
  • Pre-shipment inspection of used equipment (special attention required for Japanese/German-made equipment)
• Declaration and customs clearance stage
  • Application of tariff guarantee insurance (can save 30% on deposit requirements)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Tariff optimization (RCEP agreement tariff application techniques)
  • ATA carnet usage (optimal solution for temporary import equipment)

Typical problem handling strategies

According to 2025 General Administration of Customs statistics, the top three errors in equipment import declarations are:

• Incomplete technical parameter declarations (42%)
• Missing regulatory documents (28%)
• Transportation route selection errors (19%)

For high-frequency issues, it is recommended to implement:Equipment nameplate pre-review mechanism,Document processing timeline management,Multimodal transport solution comparisonContingency measures. Especially for large equipment transportation, it is recommended to simultaneously prepare port handling plans and alternative inland transport routes.

Key factors in selecting agency services

• Customs AEO Advanced Certification (50% improvement in clearance efficiency)
• Industry-specific import case database (must include similar equipment types)
• Emergency response mechanism (recommend requiring 48-hour problem resolution solutions)

2025 practical case analysis

A semiconductor companys import of lithography machine encountered classification dispute:

• Dispute focus: HS code difference between 9030.2090 and 8486.2020
• Solution: Provided equipment working principle video and technical manual
• Final outcome: Reclassification saved $127,000 in tariff costs

This case highlights the value of professional customs declarants technical judgment. It is recommended that companies clearly stipulate compensation clauses for tariff reassessment due to classification errors in agency agreements.