SunmiEquipment ImportsMarket New Landscape

According to the data from the General Administration of Customs for the first quarter of 2025, the import volume of intelligent commercial equipment increased by 28.6% year-on-year, with Sunmi series products accounting for 32% of the market share. However, recently due toDisputes over customs code classificationThe cases of customs clearance delays caused have increased by 45% compared to the same period last year, and the equipment seizure rate has risen to 6.8%.

The three core challenges in customs clearance practices

When importing Sunmi devices, special attention must be paid to the following compliance points:

• Disputes over customs code classification
  • The defining differences between commercial POS systems (8470.50) and information terminal equipment (8517.62).
  • The tariff difference between declaring accessories separately and as a set reaches 7.3%.
• 3CNew Certification Rules Take Effect
  • Mandatory certification requirements for newly added wireless communication modules in 2025
  • Verification of Certification Document Matching for Complete Machines and Spare Parts
• Data security review escalation
  • Customs has increased the frequency of source code reviews for pre-installed operating systems on equipment.
  • User data storage location declaration becomes a mandatory field.

Customs clearance acceleration solution for professional agency services

To address the aforementioned pain points, professional customs clearance agents offer a triple guarantee:

• Pre - classification Service：Prepare three alternative classification schemes and their legal bases in advance.
• Express channel: The certification document pre-review system reduces customs clearance time by 48 hours.
• Risk Management:
  • Establish a product technical parameter database for real-time comparison and updates.
  • Establish a 7×24 emergency response mechanism.

Typical case analysis

A certainCross-border E-commerceWhen enterprises import the Mi V3 smart terminal:

• Problem discovery: The built-in 5G module of the device has not been updated for certification.
• Processing Flow: Emergency reissue of certification with simultaneous application for guarantee release
• Final Result: Avoided the detention of goods worth $860,000 and saved $23,000 in demurrage fees.

Forecast of Industry Regulatory Trends in 2025

The latest developments from the General Administration of Customs indicate:

• Tariffs on smart device components reduced to 3.8% (previously 5.6%).
• The data security review will include additional declaration items for device usage scenarios.
• Establish a "Smart Hardware Whitelist" fast-track clearance mechanism

It is recommended that importers prepare in advance:Technical Document Compliance Package,Supply Chain Traceability Certificate,Data Security Commitment LetterThree core documents, and establish a regular communication mechanism with professional agents. Selecting an agent service provider with practical cases of importing smart devices can reduce the average customs clearance time to within 72 hours and lower compliance costs by over 40%.