2025 MachineryEquipment ImportsComplete process analysis

According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, the total import value of mechanical and electrical equipment in the first half of 2025 exceeded 2.3 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.7%. In the complex international trade environment, professional agency services have become a key factor for enterprises to reduce import costs. This article will systematically outline the import of mechanical equipment...Three core processesandFive Key Points of Risk Prevention and Control.

Breakdown of Key Nodes in the Import Process

The import of mechanical equipment involves22 Standard Operating Procedures, among which three critical nodes directly impact customs clearance efficiency:

• Pre - classification stage
  • The 2025 edition of the HS code has added 12 new mechanical subcategories.
  • The misclassification rate of laser cutting equipment remains high at 38%.
• Document review stage
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:The verification time for authenticity has been shortened to 1.5 working days.
  • The new version of the CE certification must include a QR code verification module.
• On - site inspection stage
  • The coverage rate of the Customs Intelligent Inspection System has reached 87%.
  • Incorrect IPPC markings on wooden packaging still account for 62% of non-compliant declarations.

Golden Standard for Document Preparation

Announcement No. 34 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025 explicitly requires that mechanical import documents must include:

• New VersionApplication form for import of electromechanical products(Including 3D equipment structure diagram)
• EU CE certification or US UL certificationDigitally signed version
• Energy Consumption Test Report of Equipment (Compliant with GB 21455-2025 Standard)
• Cross-border transportation insurance policy (with an insured amount not less than 130% of the CIF value)

Customs clearance cost control strategy

Taking the example of a German-funded enterprise importing a CNC machine tool worth 8 million yuan:

• Tariff optimization：Utilize RCEP agreement rates to save 12% in tariff costs.
• : Arrangement of: Combined transportation reduces costsMaritime TransportationDemurrage incidence rate
• : Ensuring that trade activities comply with the technical standards and trade agreements of the target country：The pre-inspection process prevented the withholding of a 480,000 yuan quality bond.

Criteria for selecting agency services

High-quality agencies should possess the following core competencies:

• Customs AEO Advanced Certification qualification
• Global major ports 7×24 emergency response
• Professional Electromechanical Equipment Classification Database (covering 3000+ categories)
• The credit line for customs duty guarantee shall not be less than 50 million yuan.

Five Lines of Defense for Risk Prevention and Control

• Technical Barriers to Trade/Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Early Warning System (TBT/SPS)
• Pre-approval mechanism for imported equipment access
• Scheme for Defining Liability for Cargo Damage During Transportation
• Local Taxpayer Dispute Resolution Channel
• Third-party quality dispute appraisal backup

A certain automotive parts manufacturer, through professional agency services, reduced the customs clearance time for imported complete sets of equipment from the standard 23 days to 11 days, achieving a 19.6% reduction in overall costs. It is recommended that enterprises, when selecting agency services, prioritize evaluating theirSpecial Equipment Import Case DatabaseandCustoms credit rating, ensuring that the entire process of importing mechanical equipment is risk-controllable.