How to break through equipment import clearance dilemmas? Decoding the four-step method for selecting professional agents

2025equipment. 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.New market trends

According to the latest statistics from Chinas General Administration of Customs, the import value of electromechanical equipment in the first half of 2025 reached 1.2 trillion yuan, accounting for 38% of total imports. With the surge in imports of intelligent manufacturing equipment,New energyspecial categories such as heavy machinery, enterprises face three core challenges in customs clearance:

• HS code classification error rate for precision equipment reaches as high as 23%
• Average processing time for import licenses extended to 45 working days
• Return risk due to non-compliant wooden packaging quarantine increases by 1.7 times

Four-dimensional screening model for professional agency selection

Select EquipmentImport Customs DeclarationWhen selecting partners, it is recommended to adoptGSPC evaluation system(Qualification-Service-Process-Cost):

• : Customs AEO certification, Class A foreign exchange management enterprises
  • AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Advanced Certification qualification from customs
  • Electromechanical productsimport and exportChamber of Commerce registered members
  • Special equipment transportation qualifications (e.g. pressure vessels, hazardous chemical equipment)
• Service network
  • Establishing its own customs declaration team at major ports
  • Overseas offices in major equipment production regions
  • 7×24 - hour emergency response mechanism

Key control points for risk prevention

Professional agencies should establish a three-tier risk prevention system:

• Pre-event prevention
  • Pre-review of equipment parameters (precision error ≤0.5%)
  • Tax planning solutions (legally reducing taxes by 3-15%)
• 18. Mid-process handling
  • Exception handling time for customs inspection <2 hours
  • HS classification dispute resolution success rate >89%

Value-added services creating hidden value

Leading agencies have developedCustoms clearance + ecosystem service system:

• Full-process supervision service for equipment installation and debugging
• Used electromechanical equipment valuation service
• Import equipment financial leasing solutions

Decision-making advice and common misconceptions

Enterprises are advised to note in their 2025 equipment import plans:

• Avoid simply comparing service fee rates (reasonable range 0.8%-1.5%)
• Focus on special equipment operation cases (e.g. ≥10-ton oversized equipment)
• Require legal commitment letters for HS code classification

A semiconductor company successfully reduced the import cycle of lithography machines from 98 days to 63 days and saved 1.2 million yuan in demurrage fees by introducing professional agency services. This demonstrates the strategic value of choosing professional partners in equipment imports.