Analysis of the Unique Value of National General Agents

In theMedical EquipmentIn the import sector, the national general agency model has become the preferred solution for companies to break through trade barriers. According to the latest 2025 customs data, the customs clearance efficiency for medical device imports through general agency channels has improved by 40% compared to traditional models, with the return rate dropping to one-third of the industry average.

Three-dimensional Comparative Analysis of Channel Selection

• Self-operated import model
  • An initial investment of 2 million+ in registered capital is required.
  • Average customs clearance cycle: 28 working days
  • The document error rate reaches 15%.
• Regional agency model
  • The regional service network has limited coverage.
  • Cross-regional coordination increases operational costs by 15%.
  • The after-sales response time exceeds 72 hours.
• National General Agency Model
  • Zero registered capital threshold
  • National Port Intelligent Matching System
  • 48-hour emergency response mechanism

Five Key Indicators for Selecting a General Agent

A high-quality general agent should possess:

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in the medical device industry.
• A service network covering over 80% of the customs districts nationwide.
• Successful Cases of Operating Class III Medical Devices
• AEO Advanced Certification
• Complete quality traceability system

Practical Case: Insights from the Transformation of a Listed Medical Device Company

A certain STAR Market-listed company encountered the following situation when introducing new German biopsy needle equipment in 2025:

• Dispute over commodity classification leads to 3-month port detention
• Regional agents are unable to coordinate multi-port customs clearance.
• After-sales spare parts supply disruption

After switching to the national general agent, the following was achieved:

• Establish a dedicated product pre-classification database
• Yangtze River Delta/Pearl River Delta dual-warehouse stock preparation model
• Annual comprehensive cost reduction of 18%

New trends in agency services for 2025

With the implementation of the new version of the "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices," the general agency services are evolving in two major upgrade directions:

• Customized Compliance Solutions
  • Agency Service for Registration Certificate of Imported Medical Devices
  • UDI Implementation Guidance
• Supply chain finance innovation
  • 90-day credit term
  • Exchange rate locking service