Evolution of Global Kitchen Equipment Trade Patterns

The global commercial kitchen equipment market size is projected to exceed $48 billion by 2025, with China's import share steadily rising to 32%. As the EU's EN 203 series certification undergoes upgrades and the U.S. NSF/ANSI 169 standard expands its scope, compliance requirements for equipment have increased by 47% compared to 2020. ProfessionalImport RepresentationThe value of commerce is reflected in:

• The customs clearance time is shortened by 15-30 working days compared to the self-operated model.
• The overall logistics costs are reduced by 18%-25%.
• The return risk rate has decreased from 12% to 3.8%.

Key Evaluation Dimensions for Import Agency Services

Choose a kitchenEquipment ImportsAgents need to focus on four core elements:

• Qualification system
  • Customs AEO certification level (recommended M level or above)
  • Scope of Special Equipment Import License
• Technical processing capabilities
  • CE/UL certified conversion efficiency
  • Equipment Power Parameter Adaptation Solution
• Channel network
  • Exclusive customs clearance channel for major ports
  • The coverage radius of overseas warehouses ≥500km

2025 tariff policy response strategies

According to the General Administration of Customs' 2025 HS Code adjustment plan, special attention should be paid to the import of commercial equipment:

• Energy efficiency grading requirements have been added to Category 8418.
• The stainless steel content standard for category 7321 has been increased to 18%.
• Mechanism for VAT Differential Refund on Imported Electric Kitchen Appliances

Professional agents can increase classification accuracy to 98.7% through the pre-classification declaration system, avoiding demurrage fees caused by incorrect tariff codes.

Comparative Analysis of Typical Cooperation Models

• Full-process hosting model
  • Suitable for first-time import enterprises
  • Includes 12 standard service modules
• Segment Customization Mode
  • Preferred enterprises with partial qualifications already obtained
  • Breakdown of customs declaration/logistics/taxation processes

Practical Case: Optimization of Imported Equipment for Chain Catering Businesses

A chain catering group imported German combi ovens through professional agents in 2024:

• 3CThe certification processing period has been reduced from 45 days to 22 days.
• Utilize the free trade zone policy to save 146,000 yuan in tariffs.
• The fully visual tracking system reduces cargo damage rate to 0.3%.

Industry Service Trends for the Next Three Years

With a 21% annual increase in the import of smart kitchen appliances, professional agency services will extend towards value-added technological solutions:

• Pre-debugging service for equipment parameters
• Multi-voltage adaptive solution
• After-sales spare parts bonded warehousing network