Industry status and policy trends

After the implementation of General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 37 in 2025, firefightingEquipment ImportsThe supervision system presentsThree Modernization Characteristics: certification standardization, inspection intelligence, and traceability throughout the process. Latest statistics show that in the first two quarters of this year, cases of returned shipments due to certification non-compliance increased by 42% year-on-year, with 70% involving qualification issues from emerging market suppliers.

Five golden rules for agent selection

• Three dimensions of qualification verification:
  • Customs AEO certification level (priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
  • Special equipment operation license scope (must include pressure vessel category)
  • International certification agency qualifications (core certifications like UL/FM/CE)
• Hard Indicators of Customs Clearance Capability:
  • Local customs clearance response time (2-hour onsite requirement in Yangtze River Delta region)
  • Product classification accuracy rate (industry benchmark of 98.5% or above)
  • Tariff dispute resolution cases (no fewer than 20 successful cases)

Whole-process risk prevention in import

Typical operational error cases indicate thatCompleteness of Declaration Elementshas become a key focus of customs audits in 2025. One company had an entire container detained at port for 37 days due to undeclared pressure vessel information for fire extinguishers, incurring over 120,000 yuan in demurrage fees.

• Key points for technical document preparation:
  • Pressure vessel inspection report (must include burst test data)
  • EMC test records for electrical equipment (2025 edition IEC standard)
  • Chinese warning label samples (font height ≥5mm)

Practical Strategies for Tariff Optimization

According to the latest 2025 tariff schedule, firefighting equipment imports showdifferentiated tax ratesFeatures:

• Automatic sprinkler system components: Comprehensive tax rate reduced from 14.7% to 12.3%
• Aerosol fire extinguishing devices: Added 3% environmental protection tax
• Firefighting robot components: Eligible for technological innovation tax reduction (maximum refund rate 9%)

Crisis response mechanism construction

EstablishFour-level early warning systemCan reduce 85% of sudden risks:

• Supplier sudden production halt: Activate ASEAN alternative supplier database
• Shipment delay: Pre-signed customs transfer agreement to ensure logistics timeliness
• Technical barrier escalation: Assign regulatory tracking specialist (monthly update mechanism)

A fire protection engineering company successfully avoided 3 potential compliance crises in Q1 2025 and saved over 800,000 yuan in direct costs through its comprehensive risk prevention system. This demonstrates the critical value of professional agency services in complex trade environments.