The three core aspects of import equipment agency business

In equipmentImport RepresentationIn service,Verification of qualification complianceIt is the primary step. According to the latest "Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures" of 2025, special attention must be paid to three types of equipment:

• Smart manufacturing equipment involving national security review
• Pre-shipment inspection requirements for used mechanical and electrical products
• Medical equipment must simultaneously complete CFDA registration.

A certainMedical EquipmentWhen importing CT equipment in early 2025, the enterprise failed to complete the necessary procedures in advance.Medical Device Registration Certificate, resulting in a daily demurrage fee of 0.5‰ for goods detained at the port. This highlights the importance of professional agency pre-review services.

Key risk points in customs clearance practices

Customs valuation disputes areEquipment ImportsCommon pain points. Taking the data from January to June 2025 as an example:

• The discrepancy rate in the declared import price of industrial robots reached 32%.
• The misclassification rate of tariff codes for precision instruments exceeds 40%.
• Cases of underreported royalty payments increased by 27% year-on-year.

Professional agency companies implementPre - classification ServiceandTransfer pricing plan, which can help enterprises reduce customs clearance costs by over 30%. A semiconductor company successfully saved approximately 1.2 million yuan in import taxes by adjusting the payment method for technology transfer training fees.

Four Key Evaluation Dimensions for High-Quality Agencies

• Accumulation of industry experience
  • Number of specific equipment import cases
  • Customs clearance time record of the local customs
• Overseas service network
  • MainEquipment ExportCustoms clearance capability
  • Configuration of Emergency Response Team at Destination Port

Industry research in 2025 shows that companies withIntegrated equipment installation and commissioning servicesThe agency boasts a 58% higher customer satisfaction rate compared to traditional agencies, stemming from its in-depth understanding of specialized requirements such as equipment unboxing inspections and component assembly.

Common Cognitive Misconceptions and Coping Strategies

Misconception 1: The lower the agency fee, the more cost-effective it is.。A company chose an agency with a 15% lower quote, but due to incorrect tax number reporting, it incurred additional taxes and penalties, resulting in actual costs exceeding by 32%. The value of professional agencies is reflected in:

• Leveraging tariff reduction policies under free trade agreements
• Anticipating Technical Barriers to Trade
• Establish a compliant dutiable value system.

Recommended for enterprises to establishAgent Service Evaluation Matrix, incorporate indicators such as customs clearance efficiency, error rates, and crisis handling into the assessment system, rather than simply comparing service fee rates.

With the upgrade of the Customs AEO certification standards in 2025, professionalforeign tradeAgents assist enterprises in buildingCompliance management systemThe role in this aspect is becoming increasingly prominent. Choosing a partner with comprehensive risk control capabilities throughout the entire process will become a core competitive factor for equipment import enterprises.