According to the latest statistics of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the import value of mechanical and electrical products accounted for 38.7% of Chinas total import value, among which high - end manufacturing equipment increased by 12.4% year - on - year. These commodities havethree characteristics: complex technical parameters, diverse regulatory categories, and stringent logistics requirementsthree characteristics.Medical EquipmentA certain enterprise once experienced customs clearance delays due to incorrect HS code classification, resulting in a direct loss of over 2 million yuan. This exposes the importance of professional agency services.
Four core capabilities of high - quality agency service providers
First - level capabilities:
Tracking of regulatory dynamics
Real - time update of the access catalog of 42 types of mechanical and electrical products
Mastering the handling procedures of 13 special regulatory certificates
Technical document review
Identifying the validity of CE/UL certifications
Predicting the compliance risks of energy efficiency labels
Second - level capabilities:
Customized Logistics Solutions
Shock - proof packaging standards for precision instruments
Transportation guarantee system for temperature - controlled equipment
Emergency response mechanism
48 - hour abnormal response system
Localized dispute resolution network
Key control points in the service process
A case of semiconductor equipment import shows that professional agency service providers create value through the following steps:
Pre - classification stage: accurately identify special tax rates under 8537.10
Document preparation: complete the application for CCC exemption in advance
On - site inspection: equip professional engineers to accompany and explain
Follow - up management: establish an equipment life - cycle file
Evolution trend of industry service standards
The new version of the Measures for the Administration of the Import of Mechanical and Electrical Products to be implemented in 2025puts forward new requirements for agency services:The retention period of digital customs declaration documents is extended to 10 years
The value assessment of used mechanical and electrical equipment requires the signature of certified personnel
Compulsory declaration of carbon emission data of imported equipment
進(jìn)口設(shè)備碳排放數(shù)據(jù)強(qiáng)制申報(bào)
Suggestions on Enterprise Selection Strategies
It is recommended that the purchasing department establish a four - dimensional evaluation system:
Verification of historical cases (focus on examining the operation experience of similar equipment)
Verification of service network (covering at least 3 major entry ports)
Review of professional qualifications (required to hold Class AA customs declaration qualifications)
Risk control ability (possess a complete liability insurance system)
By selecting partners through a systematic evaluation, enterprises can improve the import customs clearance efficiency by 40% - 60% and reduce the cost of handling abnormal situations by more than 35%. The value of professional agency service providers is not only reflected in the basic customs clearance link, but also in the whole - process risk prevention and control system they build.