Environmental ProtectionEquipment ImportsNew industry trends

The global environmental equipment market size is projected to exceed $320 billion in 2025, with Chinas import share continuously rising to 37%. Under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) framework, tariffs for wastewater treatment equipment have been reduced to 3.8%, while air pollution control equipment enjoys zero-tariff treatment. However, the accompanying technical trade barriers, particularly the implementation of the new EU CE certification standard (EN 1090-3: 2025), have significantly increased the difficulty of import compliance.

Three Major Challenges in Import Operations

Challenge 1: Complex Product Attribute Determination

• Case: A company importing industrial exhaust gas purification systems faced port delays due to incorrect classification by failing to distinguish between complete equipment and components
• Solution: Pre-classification advisory + modular declaration by function

Challenge 2: Dynamic Certification Requirements

• Key changes in 2025:
  • EUs new energy efficiency labeling system (effective January 2025)
  • US NSF certification extended to core components of water treatment equipment

Challenge 3: Special Packaging and Transportation Requirements

• Shock resistance level: Precision instruments must meet ISTA 3A standard
• Temperature control system: Lithium battery-powered equipment must maintain 15-25℃

Four key control points in customs clearance procedures

Document preparation checklist:

• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Note (Pay special attention to the accumulation rules under RCEP)
• Technical parameters Chinese-English comparison table
• Dangerous characteristics declaration (including MSDS certification)

Customs declaration strategy comparison

Optimized combination of logistics solutions

Matrix selection based on equipment value and timeliness requirements:

• High-value precision equipment: Door-to-doorAir Transportation+ Bonded warehouse temporary storage
• Bulk eco-friendly materials: Bulk carrier transportation + port localization modification
• Special-sized equipment: Frame box transportation + temporaryimport and exportDeclaration

The Golden Rule of Risk Prevention and Control

Through a case study of importing German water treatment equipment, validating the risk control model:

• Pre-inspection identified non-compliance with CE certification version, avoiding RMB 500,000 in return shipment losses
• Leverage the "Approved Exporter" system under the free trade agreement to save 7 working days.
• Please purchase the "Product Liability Insurance + Comprehensive Transportation Insurance" package to cover 95% of risk scenarios.

The import of environmental protection equipment is not only a technical project but also a systematic project. With the full implementation of the China-EU Investment Agreement in 2025, it is recommended that enterprises establish a dual mechanism of "technical document database + compliance early warning system." Choose those with AEO advanced certification qualifications.foreign tradecan reduce hidden costs by 28%, shorten customs clearance cycles by 40%, truly achieving a win-win of environmental and economic benefits.