Special regulatory requirements for imported slow wire-cutting equipment

As a core equipment in the field of precision machining, the import of slow wire EDM wire cutting machines involvesThree compulsory certificationsandFive types of technical documents。According to the latest customs classification rules for 2025, equipment with a machining accuracy ≤0.005mm should be classified under8456.3010Tax number, the tariff rate remains at 8%, but special attention must be paid to whether the equipment is equipped with an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), as this will affect the calculation basis of import value-added tax.

Breakdown of Customs Clearance Operational Procedures in Wujiang Area

• Pre-declaration preparation phase (15-20 working days)
  • Notarization of Equipment Technical Parameters (must include key indicators such as spindle power and positioning accuracy)
  • Special Equipment Safety License Filing (Validity Period Shortened to 6 Months)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Verification of Book and CE Certification Document Updates
• Key Inspection Points (2025 Updates)
  • Check of CNC System Version (Import Prohibition of Equipment Containing Specific Version Control Software)
  • Coolant Composition Testing (18 New Environmental Indicators Added)
  • Assessment of equipment residual value (complete maintenance records must be provided for used equipment)

Comparative analysis of typical cases

Case of a precision mold enterprise in Wujiang facing port detention for imported German equipment in March 2025:

• Self - declaration: Due to the misclassification under HS code 8457, customs inspection was triggered, resulting in storage fees of 120,000 yuan.
• Professional Agency Solution: By utilizing pre-classification services to confirm the tariff code 8456.3010 in advance and adopting a split declaration strategy, VAT savings of 238,000 yuan were achieved.

Three-dimensional evaluation for proxy service selection

• Verification of professional qualifications
  • AEO Advanced Certification Enterprise Qualification (can reduce inspection rate by 50%)
  • Special Record for Import of Electromechanical Products
• Cost control capability
  • Tariff Guarantee Insurance as a Substitute for Cash Deposit (Relieving 90% of Capital Pressure)
  • Optimization of transportation routes (can reduce shipping time by 5-7 days on Japan-Korea routes)
• Emergency response mechanism
  • 48-Hour Technical Dispute Resolution Solution
  • Fast Track Service for Local Inspection

2025 import trend forecast

According to the first-quarter data from Wujiang Customs, slow wire cuttingEquipment ImportsPresentPolarization trend:

• The import volume of high-end models (≥4-axis linkage) increased by 40% year-on-year.
• The customs clearance cycle for mid-range models has been reduced to an average of 8 working days.
• The number of disputes over the appraisal of second-hand equipment has decreased by 65%.

It is recommended that enterprises select the equipment model based on processing precision requirements. For precision machining scenarios requiring a repeat positioning accuracy of ≤0.003mm, priority should be given to the options provided by the agency.Equipment Financing Leasing Customs Clearance Solution, it can reduce the initial capital investment by 30%.