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Import qualification compliance construction
Equipment ImportsThe primary step is to confirmDual complianceMust comply with both Chinese customs supervision requirements and the technical access standards of the exporting country. A Zhejiang enterprise in 2024, when acting as an agent for German precision machine tools, had its goods detained at Shanghai Port for 47 days due to failure to obtain EU CE-MD certification, resulting in additional storage fees of 128,000 yuan.
Import country access verification:
ASEAN countries require MSDS safety certification
North American markets require UL/ETL certification
Trade qualification review:
Automatic import license (specific equipment)
CCC mandatory certification catalog verification
Practical selection of trade terms
Different trade terms directly affect cost allocation ratios. We recommend small and medium-sized enterprises prioritizeEXW terms, where the agency company is responsible for the entire logistics process, reducing unexpected costs by 13%-18%. Comparison of an enterprises import case in 2024:
EXW term total cost: equipment price + 7.2% service fee
CIF term total cost: equipment price + 9.8% additional fee
Golden rules of tariff planning
In 2025, customs will implement a new versionHS Code classification rules, special attention is required for equipment imports:
Separate classification of core components can enjoy a 3% tariff reduction
Utilize RCEP rules of origin to save 6-8% tariffs
Temporary import equipment application for bond system
In 2024, a Suzhou enterprise timely detected temperature and humidity abnormalities during equipment transportation through a real-time monitoring system, avoiding damage to optical instruments worth 2 million yuan.
Continuous after-sales service guarantee
90-day quality dispute period technical support
Fast-track service for spare parts import
Customs AEO certification maintenance service
Core Value of Professional Agency Services
Choose anSpecial equipment import qualificationAs an agency company, we can achieve: