Three policy風向標 for 2025 imports

According to the latest announcement from the General Administration of Customs, engineeringEquipment Importsmanagement shows three significant changes:

• HS code dynamic adjustment mechanismtakes effect, with monthly updates to classification guidelines for electromechanical products
• US import equipment requires simultaneous submission ofEPA energy efficiency certificationandFCC EMC compliance report
• New additions to ASEAN Free Trade AreaTemporary import guarantee system for construction machinery, deposit ratio reduced to 15%

Five key nodes in customs clearance process

Case study: A building materials company encountered customs clearance delays when importing laser cutting machines:

• Equipment classification errorResulting in 15% overpayment of tariffs
  • Mistakenly classifying Metalworking Machine Tools as General Mechanical Equipment,
  • Post-customs audit payment of 380,000 yuan in back taxes and late fees
• Technical document certificationDelays caused demurrage charges
  • EU CE certification did not include EMC electromagnetic compatibility module
  • Equipment detained at port incurred daily penalty of 0.2% of cargo value

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Four core values of professional agency services

• Real-time updated commodity databaseCovers 83 global customs HS code versions
• Pre - classification ServiceAverage customs clearance time reduced by 72 hours
• Pre - review mechanism for technical documentsAvoids 98% of certification risks
• Emergency guarantee channelResponse time for sudden inspection incidents <4 hours

The Three-Stage Prevention system for equipment imports

Case study: A solution designed by an agency company for tunnel boring machine imports:

• Pre - preparation Stage
  • Utilized classification advance ruling to secure 0% provisional tariff rate
  • Pre-filed temporary import guarantee documents
• During transportation
  • Pre-declaration system automatically verifies document completeness
  • Arranged AEO-certified warehouse as emergency transit hub
• Post-arrival handling
  • Dedicated inspection coordination team on 24-hour standby
  • Adopting the Two-Step Declaration mode for preliminary cargo pickup