2025 Newequipment. 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.New Customs Clearance Trends

With accelerated global supply chain restructuring, Chinas electromechanical equipment imports in 2025 show two significant changes:HS codes add 15% more technical parameter dimensions, while mutual recognition expands between EU CE certification and domestic CCC certification. Data shows that professional agency declarations reduce customs clearance time by 3.7 working days and lower port detention rates by 42% compared to self-declaration.

Key Operation Process Breakdown

New equipment imports require special attention to three core aspects:

• Accurate commodity classification positioning
  • The 2025 tariff schedule adds 89 new sub-items including nano-manufacturing equipment and smart inspection instruments
  • A semiconductor company incurred 17.6% tariff differential due to incorrect use of HS code 8542
• Complete acquisition of licensing documents
  • Validity period of electromechanical product import certificates shortened to 120 days
  • Used equipment requires original factory equipment serial number verification reports
• Reasonable dutiable value declaration
  • Technical assistance fees must be declared separately as a key inspection focus
  • An automaker was required to pay 380,000 yuan in back taxes for undeclared equipment debugging fees

Value-added Service Modules of Professional Agencies

Compared with self-declaration, premium agencies provide three core values:

• Pre-classification advance service: Locking HS codes in advance to avoid post-declaration amendments
• Logistics and customs clearance coordination: Hong Kong transshipment maintenance costs can be reduced by 24%
• Tax incentive exploration: Equipment imports in specific regions can enjoy 5% tariff reduction

Typical issue response strategies

The golden 4-hour rule for handling customs clearance exceptions:

• Emergency plan for document re-submission: Electronic guarantee letter replaces paper documents
• Inspection dispute resolution: Third-party testing agency rapid response mechanism
• Port detention cost control: Bonded warehouse temporary storage cost accounting model

Enterprise self-inspection checklist

6 basic requirements to confirm before import:

• Equipment technical parameter table (Chinese-English bilingual version)
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Issuing institution filing information
• Validity period of safety certification documents covering customs clearance period
• Transportation insurance covering the entire journey from port of loading to port of destination
• Copy of royalty payment agreement filing
• Customs advance ruling application receipt number