The Core Value of Professional Agency Services

Under the new landscape of international trade in 2025,Equipment ImportsInvolving HS code classification, tariff preference application, technical trade measures, etc.Three core risk pointsProfessional agency companies establish a comprehensive risk control system through the following service modules:

• The error rate of pre-classification services is controlled within 2%.
• The utilization rate of free trade agreements has increased to 97%.
• Technical standard compliance review response time ≤72 hours.

Comprehensive Analysis of the Entire Import Equipment Process

The typical import cycle for equipment usually takes 45-60 working days, and the specific process can be divided into four stages:

• Preliminary preparation phase (10th-15th)
  • Verification of Equipment Technical Parameters (Including CE/UL Certification)
  • Application for Import License/CCC Certification
  • Negotiation of Trade Terms (Focusing on the Differences Between DDP/DAP Terms)
• International transportation phase (20-30 days)
  • Special container selection (OT/FR flat rack containers account for 38% of usage).
  • Maritime TransportationReview of Insurance Riders
  • Development of Equipment Protection Plan for Transshipment Port

Key Points in Customs Clearance Practice

According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the three items with the highest error rates in the declaration of mechanical and electrical equipment are:

• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Missing essential elements (accounting for 27%)
• The pricing documentation is incomplete (accounting for 19%).
• Incorrect commodity code classification (accounting for 15%)

Professional agency companies implementThe three-single comparison mechanism(Contract, Invoice, Packing List) Ensure declaration consistency, utilize the pre-classification ruling system to pre-determine tariff codes, and effectively reduce the probability of inspection.

Cost Control Strategy

Taking a German CNC machine tool import project as an example (CIF price of 1.2 million euros), a comparative analysis of cost structure optimization:

• Self-customs clearance
  • Late declaration fee occurrence rate: 42%
  • Customs duty deposit occupation: full amount (approximately EUR 240,000).
  • Abnormal handling cost: estimated at 80,000–120,000 euros.
• Agency Services
  • Summary taxation saves capital costs: 65%
  • Contingency Reserve for Classification Disputes: Capped at 3% of CIF Value
  • Full cost predictability: ±5% deviation range.

Key Points of Risk Prevention

For the special requirements regarding the import of second-hand equipment (accounting for 28% of recent import volume), special attention should be paid to:

• Control of the validity period of the Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC)
• Correlation Between Equipment Service Life and Tariff Rates
• Environmental Disposal Deposit Accrual Standard

Professional agencies establishImporters need to establish, achieving seamless integration between customs data and subsequent maintenance services, this service can reduce the equipment commissioning preparation period by 40%.