Hidden thresholds in equipment imports

2025 statistics show Chinas precision instrumentsequipment. 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.Exceeded $320 billion, but return rate increased 17% YoY. A semiconductor company recently suffered 37-day port detention of wafer equipment due to incorrect HS code declaration, incurring direct losses over ￥2 million. This典型案例 reveals: professional equipment import differs fundamentally from ordinary commodity clearance.

Dual certification system for special categories

Medical EquipmentIndustrial testing equipment imports must simultaneously meet:

• Market access qualifications
  • Medical device registration certificate (NMPA)
  • Compulsory Product Certification (CCC)
  • Environmental approval (for radioactive equipment)
• Operational qualifications
  • Medical equipment configuration license (Class A)
  • Pressure vessel operation registration (TSG)
  • Measuring instrument pattern approval (CMA)

Risk Prevention and Control in Customs Clearance Practices

A CT machine import case handled by an agency offers insights:

• Pre-review identified power parameters exceeding domestic standards
• Coordinated manufacturers technical rectification commitment letter in advance
• 采用”口岸整改+屬地驗收”的創(chuàng)新通關(guān)模式
• Ultimately saved 21 working days in clearance

Actuarial model for cost composition

Professional equipment import costs must consider:

• Explicit Costs
  • Customs clearance fees (0.15%-0.3% of value)
  • Value-added tax (13%)
  • Tariffs (0-10%)
• Hidden Costs
  • Demurrage (USD80/day·container)
  • Technical rectification fees
  • Testing & certification fees

Four criteria for selecting optimal agencies

Enterprises should prioritize evaluating:

• Industry experience levelCase experience with same-category equipment
• Port service networkOn-site operational capabilities at major ports
• Case databaseRisk warning knowledge base availability
• : Document review process, historical data of error ratesDedicated pre-review engineer team

某激光切割設(shè)備進口商的經(jīng)驗值得參考：通過選擇具有德國TüV認(rèn)證的代理公司，將原本需要60天的CE認(rèn)證流程縮短至28天，同時利用自貿(mào)試驗區(qū)”檢測結(jié)果互認(rèn)”政策，節(jié)省重復(fù)檢測費用12萬元。