Observations on the current state of the import equipment agency industry

Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring in 2025, imports of high-end equipment such as precision instruments and medical devices have increased by 18.7% year-on-year. However, enterprises face three major practical challenges:Increase in technical trade barriers,Frequent disputes over HS code classification,Local inspection rates have risen to 32%. The value of professional agency companies is shifting from simple customs clearance services to full-chain risk management.

Five core indicators for selecting agency companies

• Specialized qualification for mechanical & electrical product imports
  • 3CValidity of certified agency filing
  • Medical EquipmentRegistration certificate processing channels
• Tariff optimization capability
  • Free trade agreement utilization rate reaching over 85%
  • Maturity of temporary import-export solutions
• Technical document processing system
  • EU CE certification conversion capability
  • FDA factory inspection document pre-review mechanism

Full-process risk control points for imported equipment

A 2024 case study of a semiconductor company importing lithography machines shows that professional agencies can reduce comprehensive costs by 27%:

• Technical confirmation stage: Verification of equipment voltage parameters matching domestic power grids
• Contract terms: Agreement on covering destination port miscellaneous fees under DDP terms
• Transportation plan: Use of specialized shock-absorbing containers for precision equipment

Common decision-making misconceptions among enterprises in 2025

Research shows that 68% of enterprises have cognitive biases:

• Low - price trap: Customs declaration fees as low as 800 yuan per entry may lack pre-classification services
• Qualification blind spots: Import of Class II medical devices requires obtaining business filing certificates
• Logistics misjudgment: Precision InstrumentsMaritime TransportationAdditional vibration insurance required

Development trends of new service models

• Deepening of regional supply chains: Japans machine tool import tariffs under RCEP reduced to zero
• Intelligent Customs Clearance System: HS code intelligent matching accuracy increased to 94%
• ESG compliance extension: OldEquipment ImportsCarbon footprint certification required

A practical case of medical device import: Through pre-classification, CT equipment was classified under 9018.1210, utilizing the China-Korea FTA to obtain a 12% tariff reduction, and using constant temperature and humidity containers to reduce cargo damage rate to 0.3%, resulting in overall cost savings exceeding 460,000 yuan.