How to select a compliant bidding agent service provider for imported equipment?

Special requirements for import equipment bidding

In high-end manufacturingequipment. 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.sector, bidding agencies undertake professional functions such as technical specification conversion, international standard adaptation, and tariff classification confirmation. According to the Administrative Measures for International Bidding of Mechanical and Electrical Products to be implemented in 2025, service providers must possessimport and exportEnterprises need to have legal import and export qualifications, including:,Mechanical and electrical product bidding qualificationsandCross-border payment channelsthree basic capabilities.

Key points for core qualification verification

• Legal business credentials
  • Import and export rights registration certificate (the 8th digit of the customs code is 1)
  • International bidding agency qualification certificate for mechanical and electrical products (Class A/Class B)
• Professional capability certificates
  • Cases of similar equipment imports in the past three years (customs declaration numbers must be provided)
  • Number of engineers with CCMS certification in the technical team
• Risk prevention system
  • Minimum 50 million yuan professional liability insurance
  • Equipment parameter misjudgment compensation clauses

Identification of common bidding service pitfalls

Market research shows that 34% of enterprises have encountered agent service problems:

• Qualification Leasing RisksBidding using other companies qualification documents
• Parameter distortion in quotationsDeliberately lowering technical parameters to evade supervision
• Risk transfer clausesTransferring inspection risks to the purchaser

2025 agency selection strategy

In line with the latest policy requirements, it is recommended to adopt a four-step screening method:

• Step 1: Basic qualification verification
  • Verify the validity of the mechanical and electrical bidding qualification until after 2026
  • Confirm the State Administration of Foreign Exchanges Class A enterprise classification
• Step 2: In-depth case review
  • Request customs clearance records for similar equipment in the past 2 years
  • Inspection technical deviation handling success rate
• Step 3: Contract risk review
  • Establish technical parameter dispute resolution mechanism
  • Agree on exchange rate fluctuation cost sharing ratio
• Step 4: Dynamic capability assessment
  • Verify mastery of 2025 new HS codes
  • Confirm RCEP rules of origin application experience

New regulatory requirements response suggestions

For implementation in 2025Electromechanical equipment intelligent supervision system, high-quality agencies should possess:

• 3D data modeling capability (meeting customs visual inspection requirements)
• Equipment energy efficiency pre-certification service (complying with EU new energy label regulations)
• Cross-border blockchain application experience (improving document flow efficiency)