Strategic Preparation Before Importing Equipment

Under the framework of the 2025 revised Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures,Equipment ImportsCompanies need to focus onDynamic adjustment mechanism for access directories. We recommend initiating the following preparations three months in advance:

• Qualification document verification
  • The validity period of import licenses has been extended to 180 days (previously 90 days)
  • 3CNew categories added to certification scope include industrial robots
• Technical parameter pre-review
  • Energy efficiency levels must comply with GB 21456-2025 standards
  • Equipment nameplates must include technical parameters in Chinese

Core operational process breakdown

According to Announcement No. 38 of 2025 from the General Administration of Customs, equipmentImport RepresentationProcess optimization into seven standardized steps:

1. Trade Terms Confirmation: Special attention to new regulations on local inspection under DDP terms
2. Proforma invoice review: Equipment itemized quotations must be precise to functional modules
3. It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate: Updated list of equipment applicable for RCEP origin declaration
4. : 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.: Oversized equipment requires advance transportation route filing
5. Port customs declaration operations: HS code classification error rate must be controlled within 3%
6. Tax payment: Starting from 2025, equipment import VAT can be applied for installment payment
7. Energy efficiency test (compare the differences between Japanese JEA and national standards): Destination customs inspection ratio increased to 30%

Typical risk scenario responses

2024 customs statistics show that equipmentImport Clearance68% of failure cases stem from the following issues:

• Package damage: A German precision machine tool was returned due to spindle speed declaration error
• Classification dispute: Compliance investigation triggered by split declaration of 3D printing equipment functional modules
• Document chain breakage: Used equipment temporarily detained due to missing complete traceability documents

Criteria for selecting agency services

High-quality equipment import agents should possess the following professional competency matrix:

• Policy Response Speed: Synchronize latest regulatory requirements within 72 hours
• Emergency handling capacity: Establish emergency clearance channels at major ports
• Tax planning capability: Coverage of tax reduction policies achievable in 2025

2025 policy impact forecast.

According to the upcoming Imported Equipment Quality and Safety Management Measures, enterprises need to pay special attention to:

• HS code declaration additionsDeclaration of split functional modulesRequirements
• Used equipment imports requireService life verification report
• Cross-border equipment leasing business implementationDeposit system

Practical case analysis

A semiconductor companys lithography machine import case shows: ThroughPre-classification ruling in advance+Technical parameter pre-reviewCombination strategies reduced clearance time from 45 days to 22 days, saving 1.27 million yuan in demurrage fees. Key operation nodes include:

• Applying for AEO certification 6 months in advance to accelerate inspection
• Adopting modular declaration to reduce single batch value
• Utilizing tax guarantees for equipment priority clearance