How to avoid the top ten risk points in petrochemical equipment imports?

Global PetrochemicalEquipment ImportsNew Trend Analysis

According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, imports of core equipment such as refining reactors and catalytic cracking units increased by 18.7% year-on-year. Driven by the dual-circulation policy, petrochemical equipment purchased by domestic enterprises exhibitsLarge-scale, integrated, and precision-orientedthree characteristics, with the value of single equipment generally exceeding $5 million.

Key Nodes in the Equipment Import Process

• Pre-qualification Preparation Stage
  • Obtain mechanical and electrical product import licenses (2025 new version coding rules)
  • Pressure vessel equipment requires TSG special equipment manufacturing license
• International Transportation Technical Specifications
  • Over - limit EquipmentMaritime TransportationLashing plan certification (DNV/GL standards)
  • Explosion-proof electrical components require IECEx international certification
• Key Points of Customs Clearance Operations
  • Used equipment must complete pre-shipment inspection (latest CCIC procedures)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Verification of consistency with HS codes

In-depth analysis of typical risk cases

When a petrochemical enterprise imported a hydrogenation reactor from Germany in 2025, itTechnical parameter omissionresulted in 17 days of port detention:

• Actual working pressure exceeded declared value by 3.2MPa
• Failed to disclose radioactive materials in built-in detection instruments
• Flange connection standards did not comply with latest GB/T 9119 requirements

Professional agency companies implement3D reverse modelingRapid completion of technical documentation, coordination with third-party agencies foron-site pressure testing, ultimately avoiding equipment return risks.

Agency service value matrix analysis

• Customs clearance time guarantee system
  • Pre-classification accuracy rate >98%
  • Local inspection response time <4 hours
• Critical path for cost control
  • Analysis of tariff preferential policy matching
  • Port detention cost recovery mechanism
• Technical support for risk prevention
  • CE/PED certification pre-review system
  • Intellectual property infringement warning module

EquipmentImport RepresentationSelection Criteria

High-quality agency service providers should possess:

• Over five years of operational experience with specific equipment categories
• Localized service network covering major ports
• Familiar with conversion verification processes between ASME and national standards
• Capability for technical dispute resolution in emergency situations