1. EquipmentImport Customs DeclarationCore cost components of agency services

According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the import customs clearance fees for electromechanical equipment products typically fluctuate between 3.8% and 7.2% of the total cargo value. The fee structure presentsTiered combination pricingFeatures:

• Basic Customs Clearance Service Fee: Includes declaration form preparation, HS code classification, and document review (RMB 2,000-6,000 per shipment).
• Special Handling Fees:
  • Used equipment: Must provide depreciation assessment reportEquipment ImportsValue Appraisal (0.3%-0.8% of the cargo value)
  • Application for Access Certification of Electromechanical Products (800-3000 RMB/certificate)
• Tax payment agency service fee: 0.5%-1.2% of the total amount of customs duty + VAT

II. Comparative Analysis of the Three Types of Charging Models

There are significant differences in the current mainstream market pricing models:

• Fixed Rate System(42% share):
  • Advantages: Clear cost budgeting.
  • Risk: Potential oversight of special regulatory requirements.
• Value - proportion system(35% share):
  • Advantages: Positively correlated with service value.
  • Risk: Potential for over-declaration of goods value.
• Segmented pricing system(Emerging Models):
  • Charges are levied separately for the pre-review/declaration/inspection and release stages.
  • Suitable for enterprises with high-frequency imports

III. Five Strategies to Avoid Hidden Costs

A certainMedical EquipmentThe March 2025 case of an importer revealed that neglecting the following hidden costs led to a 23% increase in total expenditure:

• Starting point for late declaration fees: The declaration period is shortened from 14 days to 11 days after the arrival of the means of transport (2025 new policy).
• Inspection surcharge：Fees for container lifting and shifting incurred during customs inspection (RMB 800-2,000 per instance).
• Document rectification cost: Rectification costs due to untimely CE certification renewal (averaging 4,700 RMB per instance)

IV. Forecast of Agency Service Price Trends for 2025

According to the newly released "Customs Deepening Business Reform Plan," it is recommended to focus on:

• Compliance costs are rising.: The agency fee for AEO-certified enterprises has been reduced by 5%-8%.
• Regional customs clearance dividends: The Greater Bay Area's integrated customs clearance can reduce logistics costs by 14%.
• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Management: It is recommended to add a 3%-5% exchange rate buffer to the USD settlement contract.

Professional advice: Request the agency to provideComparison table of expense details, with a focus on verifying whether six key services, including the record-filing of franchise operations for mechanical and electrical products and environmental impact assessment documents for used equipment, are included in the quotation. Selecting an agency team with on-site operational experience at the local customs can reduce the cost of handling exceptions by 28%.