I. Analysis of large - scaleequipment. 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.Customs clearance difficulties

The latest statistics of the General Administration of Customs in 2025 show that electromechanical equipment commodities account for 38.7% of the total import volume, and the declaration error rate of equipment with a single - piece value exceeding one million US dollars is as high as 12%. The special commodity attributes lead to five core pain points in the customs clearance process:

• Abnormal volume and weight23.: Special transportation plans need to be declared in advance for over - wide/over - high equipment
• Disputes over commodity classification24.: Multifunctional combined equipment is likely to cause disagreements in HS code determination
• Regulatory certificates are complex25.: It is necessary to handle3CCertification, import licenses and other documents simultaneously
• : In view of the shock - proof requirements of precision instruments, a composite packaging solution of air - cushion film + wooden box is recommended to reduce the cargo damage rate during transportation.27.: The port lifting capacity and inland transportation routes need professional evaluation
• Tax calculation errors29.: Hidden costs such as royalties are easily overlooked

II. Decomposition of professional customs clearance process

Matureforeign tradeAgent companies usually adopt a three - stage control mode:

• Preparation Phase (30 Days)
  • Verification of equipment technical parameters
  • Application for pre - ruling of classification
  • Transportation feasibility analysis report
• Declaration operation stage (5 - 7 days)
  • Itemized price declaration strategy
  • Compliance review of attached documents
  • Emergency handling of abnormal situations
• Subsequent management stage (90 days)
  • Response to subsequent customs inspections
  • Supervision of duty-free equipment usage
  • Supplementary declaration of concession fees

III. Guide for handling common problems

According to the analysis of the customs administrative penalty case database in 2025, the key points for handling high - frequency problems include:

• Resolution of Classification Disputes: Prepare a complete equipment principle description and technical drawings
• Avoidance of late - declaration fees: Accurately calculate the declaration time - limit window of the means of transport
• Determination of liability for transportation damage: Standardize the implementation of the pre - shipment inspection procedure
• Remedy for inconsistent documents: Establish a fast - track for re - issuing authorization letters/certification documents

IV. Selection criteria for agency service providers

• Industry experience verification: Require the provision of operation cases of the same type of equipment
• Professional team configuration: Should include compound talents in customs declaration/logistics/law
• Emergency resource network: A rapid response mechanism in case of inspection abnormalities
• Risk prevention system: Should include compliance review and error simulation tests
• Cost transparency mechanism: Clearly separate the calculation of agency fees and government fees

V. Analysis of typical cases

A certain automobile manufacturer encountered a classification dispute when importing CNC machine tools worth $3.2 million in 2025:

• Focus of the problemTax rate differences between machining centers and special machine tools (8% vs 12%)
• Solutions:
  • Provide equipment operation videos to prove the processing process
  • Apply for pre - ruling on commodity classification
  • Prepare materials for administrative reconsideration simultaneously
• Handling resultsFinally determined to be classified under 8458, saving $152,000 in taxes and fees

VI. Customs clearance practice suggestions in 2025

In response to the requirements of Announcement No. 77 newly issued by the General Administration of Customs:

• Prepare 3D models of equipment data in advance for customs inspection
• Establish a withholding and allocation mechanism for royalties
• Pay attention to the dynamic adjustment of the Import Catalogue of Major Technical Equipment
• Improve the full - life - cycle management files of imported equipment