I. Comprehensive analysis of import equipment agency process

According to the latest 2025 Customs data, Chinas mechanical and electricalEquipment Importsimport volume is projected to exceed $1.2 trillion. Professional agency service providers need to controlpre-qualification certification, mid-process customs clearance operations, and post-clearance compliance managementthree key phases:

• Preparatory phase (30 working days)
• Equipment classification: Determine HS codes (error rate must be controlled within 0.3%)
• Access verification: Check the access categories in the Imported Mechanical and Electrical Products Catalog,
• Document pre-review: CollectIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:, test reports and 18 other core documents

• Mid-clearance phase (7-15 working days)
• Declaration strategy: Choose between itemized or complete machine declaration
• Tariff planning: Apply RCEP agreement rates (42 new zero-tariff categories added in 2025)
• Inspection coordination: Coordinate between on-site customs inspection and laboratory testing

II. Key points for qualification review

The 2025 revised Imported Mechanical and Electrical Products Management Measures requires agency enterprises to possess:

• Dual - certification qualifications
• Mechanical and electrical product import operation record (Class A qualification)
• Special equipment import permits (covering 21 product categories including pressure vessels)
• Professional technical team
• At least 3 certified classification specialists
• Minimum 2 years of equipment import operation experience

III. Customs clearance cost control strategies

A semiconductor equipment import case shows professional agencies can reduce comprehensive costs by 23%:

• Tariff optimization plan
• Utilizing FTA tax reductions (China-Korea agreement offers up to 9.7% preferential rate)
• Applying for major technical equipment duty reduction
• : By integrating the shipping line resources of the West Coast of the US (Los Angeles/Long Beach Port) and the East Coast of the US (New York/Savannah Port), agent services can shorten the transportation cycle by 30% and reduce the loss of LCL space.
• Selecting specific customs supervision zones for distribution
• Matching optimal transportation combination solutions

IV. Risk Prevention and Control System Construction

Professional agency companies should establish a three-tier risk prevention and control mechanism:

• Pre-event prevention: Equipment parameter pre-review (focusing on energy efficiency indicators)
• In-process monitoring: Real-time tracking of abnormal declaration data (setting 35 warning indicators)
• Post-shipment traceability: Establishing a three-year customs clearance archive traceability system

The 2025 imported equipment agency service has formedspecialized, refined, and compliantdevelopment trends. Choosing an agency company with a complete service chain can help enterprises reduce 17%-25% of comprehensive import costs while avoiding over 98% of customs clearance risks.