The Four Core Values of an Exclusive General Agent

In theMedical devicesIn the field of imports, the general agency qualification for GE medical equipment carries multiple professional values:

• Qualification Endorsement: Holding a full set of qualification documents including original manufacturer authorization letters, FDA registration certificates, CE certifications, etc.
• Price Advantage: Enjoy bulk purchase discounts from manufacturers, with prices 8-15% lower than regular agent quotes.
• Technical guarantee: Equipped with a team of certified engineers, providing installation and debugging technical documentation.
• Maintenance handover: The device serial number is directly linked to the manufacturer's after-sales system.

Five key control points in the customs clearance process

Taking the GE Revolution CT purchased by a certain top-tier hospital as an example, professional agency services can reduce customs clearance time by 40%:

• HS Code locking: It is recommended to classify medical imaging equipment under tariff code 9018.1210.
• Pre - review of documents:
  • Medical Device Registration Certificate (Import License)
  • Certificate of OriginMing (FORM B required for US version devices)
• Transportation plan: Precision equipment must be stored in a constant temperature and humidity container.
• On-site inspection: Prepare equipment schematics in advance to address customs technical inspections.
• Tax payment: VAT 13% + Tariff 5% (Provisional tax rate for medical equipment in 2025)

The Three Firewalls of Risk Control

The lesson from a private hospital in 2024, where equipment was stranded at the port due to incomplete agent qualifications, warns us:

• Legal risk prevention and control: Verify the agent's "Medical Device Business License"
• Technical risk avoidance: Confirm that the equipment complies with the GB 9706.1-2020 electrical safety standard.
• Commercial risk isolation: When payment is made by LC, the "acceptance upon arrival at port" clause must be included.

Four Dimensions of After-Sales Support

The value-added services provided by professional agencies directly impact the equipment lifecycle:

• Spare parts supply: Establish localized bonded warehouses to ensure delivery of commonly used spare parts within 72 hours.
• Technical response: Provide a 48-hour on-site service commitment from the original factory engineer.
• Metrological Calibration: Assist in completing the annual JJG 1035-2022 metrological verification.
• Equipment upgrade: Legal Cross-border Transmission Filing for Software Update Packages

Partner Selection Criteria

Evaluate the actual service capabilities of agents based on the following dimensions:

• Historical cases: Request to provide similar products from the past three years.Equipment importrecords from past three years
• Service network: Are there branches established at major ports?
• Emergency mechanism: Rapid response process for inspection anomalies
• Compliance System：AEO certification can reduce the customs inspection rate.