Tax - freeEquipment ImportsKey breakthrough points of the policy

According to the latest 2025 policy document from the Ministry of Finance, enterprises that meetthe National Encouraged Industries Catalogcan enjoy full exemption of tariffs and VAT for importing specific equipment. The policy is valid until December 31, 2025, and the applicable equipment list adds 7 types of intelligent manufacturing equipment compared to the 2023 version, while eliminating 3 types of traditional processing equipment.

Agency service value matrix analysis

• Compliance guarantee
  • Avoid penalties caused by incorrect HS code classification of equipment
  • Accurately execute customs valuation procedures
• Cost control advantages
  • Logistics costs reduced by 15-20% compared to self-import
  • Document processing efficiency improved by 40%
• Risk control system
  • AEO-certified customs agents enjoy priority inspection
  • Full traceability system prevents regulatory risks

Five-step customs clearance operation process

• Step 1: Pre-qualification review

  Prepare the Duty-Free Import Equipment Confirmation Letter, corporate credit report, and equipment technical parameter documents, paying special attention toEquipmentIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificatemust include manufacturers authorized signature.

• Step 2: Declaration plan design

  Professional agencies will develop declaration strategies based on equipment characteristics. For example, in oneMedical Equipmentimport case, splitting the declaration of the main unit and consumables saved 287,000 yuan in VAT.

• Step 3: Customs valuation negotiation

  Apply WTO valuation agreement clauses, providing completeprice composition supporting documents, including 19 cost elements such as technology royalty fees and licensing fees.

• Step 4: Response to On - site Inspection

  Prepare equipment operation demonstration plans in advance, focusing on explaining the consistency between equipment use and declaration. It is recommended to prepare technical descriptions in both Chinese and English.

• Step 5: Follow - up Supervision Connection

  Establish equipment usage records, retaining at least3 yearsMaintain production capacity data records to mitigate risks of subsequent customs audits.

Common operational error warnings

• Unauthorized mortgage financing of duty-free equipment leading to failure of customs supervision
• Confusing the regulatory requirements between temporary import and duty-free import,
• Neglecting the separate declaration obligation for equipment software systems

Agency selection evaluation model

It is recommended to adopt4-dimensional evaluation method:

• Customs credit rating (priority given to AA-class enterprises)
• Experience in special supervision zone operations
• Technical trade measures response capabilities
• Dispute resolution response time (recommended to require a 72-hour contingency plan)

After adopting professional agency services, an automotive parts manufacturer reduced the comprehensive cost per imported equipment by 213,000 yuan and shortened the equipment commissioning cycle to 23 working days. Under the current policy window, enterprises are advised to initiate their 2025 equipment import plans as soon as possible to maximize policy benefits through professional agency services.