New market trends in hydrogen-rich equipment imports

By Q2 2025, Chinas hydrogen-rich waterEquipment Importsvolume increased 37% year-on-year, with medical-grade equipment exceeding 42%. However, customs data shows 15% higher return rates for this category, mainly concentrated in orders handled by mid-sized agencies, revealing significant professional barriers in equipment imports.

Comparison of three typical agency service models

Comprehensive service agencies:

• Representative companies: Sinotrans, COSCOMaritime TransportationLogistics
• Advantage: Comprehensive risk coverage throughout the entire process, particularly suitable for first-time importers
• Disadvantage: Service fees are 40%-60% higher than industry average

Regional exclusive agency:

• Representative company: Hydrogen equipment specialized company in Yangtze River Delta region
• Advantage: 2-3 working days faster customs clearance at specific ports
• Risk: Some companies operate beyond authorized scope

Technology-oriented agency:

• Representative company: Technology service company with hydrogen energy laboratory
• Core value: Assistance in completing equipment energy efficiency certification (special attention required for 2025 version of new national standard)
• Service blind spot: Logistics processes mostly adopt outsourcing model

7 golden rules for selecting agents

Qualification Review:

• Customs AEO certification (priority given to advanced certified enterprises)
• Hazardous materials operation license (mandatory for hydrogen-related equipment)
• ISO28000 supply chain security certification

Customs clearance capability verification:

• Require submission of same-category customs clearance records from past six months
• Verify HS code declaration accuracy rate (recommended requirement ≥98%)
• Confirm availability of pre-classification services

Negotiation capability assessment:

• Compare THC fee quotations across major ports
• Require submission of destination port miscellaneous charges breakdown
• Confirm availability of priority cabin space guarantee

Analysis of Key Operation Processes

Phase 1: Requirement confirmation

• Equipment parameter verification (focus on hydrogen storage pressure vessel parameters)
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Document compliance review
• Tariff preferential scheme formulation (if applicable to RCEP agreement)

Phase 2: Transportation assurance

• Special container configuration for hydrogen equipment
• Marine insurance special clause negotiation (recommend adding vibration damage coverage)
• Shipping schedule contingency plan formulation

Phase 3: Customs clearance and delivery

• 3CFast-track certification application
• Laboratory testing priority scheduling coordination
• Real-time warehouse temperature and humidity monitoring system connection

High-frequency incident handling solutions

Case 1:Case: Korean equipment detained at port due to missing electrolyzer material certificate

• Solution: Activated pre-deposited bond customs clearance channel
• Processing time: Reduced from standard 15 days to 3 days

Case 2:Case: Japanese imported equipment facing anti-dumping investigation

• Countermeasure: Applied for new exporter review procedure
• Cost control: Utilized provisional tariff policy window period

Request for a clean on - board bill of lading. The bank refused payment because the freight forwarder missed typing the words on board,Case: EU equipment failing energy efficiency labeling standards

• Remedial measure: Filed domestic modification technical solution
• Cost optimization: Stacked application of technical renovation subsidy policy

2025 regulatory focus reminders

New customs regulations:

• Hydrogen equipment-specific HS codes refined to 10 digits
• Pressure vessel safety verification moved forward to port of departure
• Electronic certificate of origin verification system fully implemented

Market supervision:

• Medical-use equipment requires additional medical device filing
• Energy efficiency labeling adjusted from 5-tier to 3-tier rating standard
• After-sales service system included in import qualification review