How to avoid pitfalls in equipment imports? Complete professional agency process analysis

The Core Value of Professional Agency Services

Under the new pattern of international trade in 2025,equipment. 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.involving HS code classification, tariff preference application, technical trade measures, etc.three core risk points. Professional agency companies build a complete risk control system through the following service modules:

• Pre-classification service error rate controlled within 2%
• Free trade agreement utilization rate increased to 97%
• Technical standard compliance review response time ≤72 hours

Comprehensive Analysis of Equipment Import Process

The typical equipment import cycle usually takes 45-60 working days, and the specific process can be divided into four stages:

• Preparation stage (10-15 days)
  • Equipment technical parameter verification (including CE/UL certification)
  • Import license/CCC certification processing
  • Trade term negotiation (focusing on DDP/DAP term differences)
• International transportation stage (20-30 days)
  • Special container selection (OT/FR frame container usage rate accounts for 38%)
  • Maritime TransportationInsurance additional clause review
  • Transit port equipment protection plan formulation

Key Points of Customs Clearance Practice

The latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs in 2025 show that the three items with the highest declaration error rates for electromechanical equipment are:

• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Missing key elements (27%)
• Incomplete valuation documents (19%)
• Incorrect HS code classification (15%)

Professional agency companies implementThree-document verification mechanism(Contract, invoice, packing list) Ensure declaration consistency, utilize advance classification ruling system to pre-determine tariff codes, effectively reducing inspection probability.

Cost Control Strategy

Taking a German CNC machine tool import project as example (CIF price 1.2 million euros), cost structure optimization comparison:

• Self-clearance
  • Late declaration penalty occurrence rate: 42%
  • Tariff deposit occupation: Full amount (approximately 240,000 euros)
  • Abnormal handling cost: Estimated 80,000-120,000 euros
• Agency Services
  • Summary taxation savings: 65%
  • Classification dispute reserve: Capped at 3% of CIF value
  • Full-process cost predictability: ±5% deviation range

Risk prevention key points

For special requirements of used equipment imports (accounting for 28% of recent import volume), special attention required:

• Pre-shipment inspection certificate (PSIC) validity period management
• Correlation between equipment service years and tariff rates
• Environmental disposal deposit calculation standards

Professional agencies establishImporters need to establish, achieving seamless connection between customs data and subsequent maintenance services, this service can reduce equipment commissioning preparation period by 40%.