When importing mechanical and electrical equipment as well as special equipment, enterprises often face complex regulatory requirements, particularly in the determination of special equipment attributes and licensing supervision. This article provides a detailed analysis of three common "pitfalls," including the determination of pressure vessel attributes, the classification of pressure vessels, and the licensing and usage requirements for forklifts, along with recommendations on how to "avoid these pitfalls."

1) The core of the issue:When importing used electromechanical equipment, enterprises should carefully study relevant regulations and understand which types of containers are prohibited from import. Even if a certain fixed - type pressure vessel has obtained the special equipment license of our country, if it is listed as a used electromechanical product prohibited from import, it still cannot be imported.

2) Relevant Regulations and Misconceptions:Some enterprises will attach movable gas storage tanks connected to the equipment when importing electromechanical equipment. These gas storage tanks often require the Special Equipment Production License.

The misunderstanding here is the confusion of the concepts of fixed - type pressure vessels and gas cylinders. According to the provisions of the Safety Technical Supervision Regulations for Fixed - type Pressure Vessels, these movable gas storage tanks still belong to fixed - type pressure vessels.When importing this type of electromechanical equipment, enterprises should clarify the attributes of special equipment goods and provide corresponding license documents for online verification.

1) The core of the issue:Some enterprises often encounter a judgment of unqualified quality and safety by the customs during the arrival inspection stage when importing used forklifts, because these forklifts belong to special equipment, specifically special motor vehicles for on - site (factory) use.

2) Relevant Regulations and Misconceptions:The misunderstanding here is to confuse the concepts of fixed pressure vessels and gas cylinders. According to the provisions of the Safety Technical Supervision Regulations for Fixed Pressure Vessels, these movable gas storage tanks still belong to fixed pressure vessels.

The misunderstanding here is the confusion of the concepts of fixed - type pressure vessels and gas cylinders. According to the provisions of the Safety Technical Supervision Regulations for Fixed - type Pressure Vessels, these movable gas storage tanks still belong to fixed - type pressure vessels.When importing such electromechanical equipment, enterprises should clarify the special equipment goods attributes and provide corresponding licenses for online verification.

1) The core of the issue:Some enterprises often receive a judgment of unqualified quality and safety from the customs during the arrival inspection stage when importing used forklifts, because these forklifts belong to special equipment, specifically special motor vehicles within the yard (factory).

2) Relevant Regulations and Misconceptions:The misunderstanding here lies in confusing the requirements for safety access and use management. According to the Announcement of the General Administration of Market Regulation on Matters Concerning the Administrative Licensing of Special Equipment, imported yard vehicles should pass the type test before being put into use.

3) Pitfall Avoidance Suggestions:When importing forklifts, enterprises should clarify their attributes as special equipment and provide relevant certificates of type tests to the customs in accordance with relevant requirements.

Through the above analysis, enterprises should carefully study relevant regulations and requirements when importing special equipment to avoid "stepping into pitfalls" during inspection and supervision. This not only helps ensure the quality and safety of imported equipment but also prevents unnecessary economic losses.

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