I. Year 2025Equipment ImportsPolicy updates

According to the newly issued Administrative Measures for the Import of Electromechanical Products (2025 Revised Edition) by the General Administration of Customs, special attention should be paid to the declaration of imported equipment:

• Enhanced HS code classification accuracy requirements: 3 new dedicated subheadings for equipment have been added, with incorrect classification facing fines of 5%-10% of the declared value
• Advance technical parameter filing: Power equipment must submit energy consumption test reports 30 days in advance
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Electronic verification: Equipment under ASEAN FTA must be connected to the customs blockchain verification system

II. New equipmentImport Customs DeclarationComplete process analysis

Based on 20 years of agency experience, we have refined the optimized customs clearance process:

• Pre-declaration phase (D-45 to D-15)
  • Obtain precise technical specifications of equipment (including EU CE or US UL certification documents)
  • Apply for import license/automatic import license (additional approval required for CNC machine tools)
• Port declaration phase (D-3 to D+1)
  • Container information must match manifest with error margin within ±2%
  • Wooden packaging must provide original heat treatment certificate (scanned copies not accepted from 2025)

III. Typical customs delay case analysis

Case 1:An imported precision instrument incurred 370,000 yuan in late fees due to failure to update the 2025 version of Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. The agency completed corrections within 5 working days through emergency classification pre-ruling procedures.

Case 2:An automated production line imported from Germany experienced 21-day customs clearance delays due to missing technical documents with EU authorized representative seals. The issue was resolved after coordinating with foreign suppliers to supplement materials, ultimately avoiding equipment auction risks.

IV. Professional agency service value evaluation system

Key considerations when selecting customs brokers:

• Customs AEO certification level: Inspection rates for advanced certified enterprises can be reduced to 30% of normal values
• Localized service capability: Enterprises with self-operated customs teams at major ports achieve 40% faster processing times
• Emergency response mechanism: Quality agencies should provide emergency response plans within 2 hours

V. 2025 tariff preference utilization strategies

According to the latest FTA arrangements:

• Precision processing equipment imported under RCEP can enjoy 8.7% preferential tariff rates
• After the China-EU Investment Agreement takes effect, specific environmental protection equipment will receive tariff reductions up to 12%
• Cross-border E-commerceImported equipment under $200,000 per unit may qualify for postal tax policy