How to avoid the three major risks in importing CNC equipment?

CNCequipment. 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.Complete process analysis

Taking a five-axis machining center as an example, the complete agency import process consists of five key stages:

• Product qualification confirmation phase
  • Verify whether the equipment falls under the control scope of the China Prohibited and Restricted Import Technology Catalog
  • Confirm whether the equipment control system version complies with the MIIT safety certification requirements
• Trade terms negotiation phase
  • Select FOB or CIF terms based on equipment volume and weight
  • Clarify the delivery method of technical documents (including 3D model files)
• Customs declaration phase
  • Equipment functional parameter and HS code matching verification (focus on preventing 8458/8459 category confusion)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Timeliness Management of Mechanical and Electrical Safety Certifications
• Logistics and transportation stage
  • Anti-vibration packaging solution design for precision components
  • Port lifting operation supervision service configuration
• After-sales service phase
  • Handling entry procedures for equipment installation and commissioning technical teams
  • Customized bonded warehousing solutions for random spare parts

Common issues and solutions in import procedures

Typical problems encountered by a precision machinery manufacturing company when importing CNC grinding machines from Germany in March 2025:

• Classification dispute: Customs questioned the applicability of the declared HS code 8459.5910

  Solution: Provided equipment machining accuracy test report (error ≤0.001mm) to verify technical parameters, successfully applying 5% tariff rate

• Exchange Rate Fluctuations: Exchange rate fluctuations reached 8% during EUR settlement

  Countermeasure: Locked exchange rate at 6.8 benchmark through agents forward exchange service, saving 120,000 yuan in financial costs

• Transportation Loss: Grating ruler became damp and failed during transportation

  Solution: Activate the Total Loss Insurance for Precision Instruments through an agency company to obtain 90% loss compensation

Three Practical Techniques for Customs Clearance Acceleration

• Advance Declaration Mechanism: Complete customs declaration form pre-review 72 hours before equipment shipment
• Split Shipment Strategy: Separate control system from main unit during transportation to avoid ITAR restrictions
• AEO Certification Application: Utilize agency companys Authorized Economic Operator certification to reduce inspection time by 50%

An auto parts company reduced customs clearance time from 45 days to 22 days for a €2 million Swiss machining center through split shipment strategy

The Core Value of Professional Agency Services

• Cost control advantages: A company saved 17.3% on import costs through agency tariff planning
• Time efficiency guarantee systemEstablish emergency customs clearance channels to handle sudden equipment arrivals
• Risk transfer mechanismThe agency company shall bear the supplementary taxes and late fees caused by classification errors

Criteria for selecting high-quality agency companies

• Review the International Freight Forwarding Enterprise Registration Form and Customs Registration Certificate
• Require provision of similar equipment import cases in the past three years (recommended ≥20 cases)
• Confirm overseas service network coverage of major ports in the equipments country of origin
• Verify whether a comprehensive risk control system has been established (including currency hedging tools)

It is recommended that enterprises pay special attention when signing agency agreementsCompensation clausesandLiability division, requiring clear compensation standards for total equipment loss and dispute resolution methods.

Industry Development Trends and Response Recommendations

According to the latest customs data for 2025, imports of precision CNC equipment increased by 23% year-on-year, but the return rate remains high at 5.7%. Recommendations for enterprises:

• Prioritize selecting agents withAutomatic Import License for Mechanical and Electrical ProductsQualified agency credentials
• Require the agency company to provideThe whole - process visual management system
• Confirm the agent possessesTechnical trade measures response capabilities