Comprehensive Analysis of Imported Refrigeration Equipment Agency Brands: How to Avoid Three Major Product Selection Pitfalls

Product Selection Strategies Under the New Global Refrigeration Equipment Market Landscape

According to the latest IMARC market report, the global commercial refrigeration equipment market size is projected to reach $46.8 billion in 2025, with the Asia-Pacific regions contribution rising to 42%. Mainstream brands presenta pyramid structure distribution:

• Ultra-high-end tier: Carrier, Daikin, Trane
• Industry leaders in specialized fields: Bitzer, Emerson, Danfoss
• Cost-effective options: Hisense, Midea, Gree

In the cold chain logistics equipment sector, the EUs newly implementedF-Gas Regulation Amendmentrequires refrigerant GWP values to be below 750, directly affecting market access for 30% of existing products. A case study from a food company we served showed that by proactively adopting R513A refrigerant systemsequipment. 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., their logistics center construction period was reduced by 22%.

Four Key Control Points in Customs Clearance Practices

Imported refrigeration equipment involvesHS Code confirmationSpecial attention should be paid to:

• refrigeration units (HS code 8418)
  • equipment with capacity ≤800L subject to 8% tariff
  • Tariff rate of 6% for equipment with capacity >800L
• Compressors imported separately (Category 8414.30) with 13% VAT rate

In recent typical cases handled, an importer confused HS codes 8418.69 (other refrigeration equipment) with 8418.30 (air conditioning units), resulting in 14-day customs clearance delays and over $25,000 in demurrage fees. This highlights the importance of professional customs declaration solutions.

Risk mitigation strategies in agency cooperation

Essential qualities of premium agency servicesThree-dimensional safeguard system:

• Technical compliance dimension
  • EN 60335-2-89 special testing under CE certification
  • UL 471 Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Safety Standard
• Supply chain dimension
  • Core component pre-inspection mechanism
  • Localized inventory plan for critical parts
• Service response dimension
  • 72-hour emergency customs clearance channel
  • Real-time technical documentation update system

We recommend adoptingFull-cycle service agreement, incorporating equipment warranty extension clauses into trade contracts. A medical cold chain project successfully reduced equipment failure response time from 72 hours to 12 hours through this model.

2025 Policy Change Response Guide

Regarding the upcoming implementation ofR32 refrigerant import quota system, we recommend implementing a tiered response plan:

• Strategic clients: Secure annual production capacity with European manufacturers in advance
• Regular purchasers: Establish alternative supply chains in Southeast Asia
• SME importers: Transition to R290 technology equipment

A supermarket chain completed environmental upgrades for 85% of equipment during the transition period using our policy alert system, saving approximately $1.2 million in technical renovation costs. This demonstrates the commercial value of forward-looking planning.