Japanese IndustryEquipment ImportsMarket Opportunities behind the Continuous Rise in Volume

Japanese Industry in 2025Equipment ExportData shows that the export value of high - end manufacturing equipment to China increased by 18.7% year - on - year, among which semiconductor production equipment, precision machine tools, and automated production lines accounted for 62%. However, surprisingly,more than 35% of first - time importing enterprises incurred additional costs due to operational errors, mainly concentrated in links such as technical specification certification, tariff classification disputes, and logistics plan design.

Four Core Values Created by Professional Agency Services

A certain auto parts manufacturer imported a CNC machining center worth $5.8 million through a professional agency. Compared with the self - operation plan, it achieved:

• 14.2% optimization of tariff costs: Completing tariff number classification by using the rules of origin between China and Japan
• 22 - day improvement in logistics timeliness: Customizing a door - to - door transportation plan to avoid transshipment port risks
• 100% elimination rate of compliance risks: Completing JIS certification and proof of being outside the CCC catalog in advance
• 30% reduction in capital occupation: Innovatively using offshore settlement +L/CCombination solutions

2025Import RepresentationAnalysis of Key Operation Processes

• Pre - technical preparation stage
  • Verification of equipment parameter compliance (voltage system/safety standard)
  • Pre - inspection of used equipment imports and age assessment (original invoice required)
• Core link of customs declaration
  • Professional classification of HS codes (refer to the 2025 Harmonized System)
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Document verification (pay special attention to the regional accumulation rules)

Coping strategies for common practical problems of importers

Case Study:A companys imported second - hand injection molding machine was seized by the customs because the affiliated molds were not declared. The professional agent solved the problem through the following measures:

• Complete the preparation of supplementary declaration materials within 3 hours
• Activate the fast - track customs clearance channel for AEO - certified enterprises
• Coordinate with the Japanese supplier to issue a device disassembly description

Industry trends and service upgrade directions in 2025

According to the latest Announcement No. 198 of the General Administration of Customs, implemented from January, 2025New regulations on the import supervision of mechanical and electrical productsFor products that require the addition of inhibitors or stabilizers, relevant instructions should be provided to ensure the stability of the chemical products during transportation and storage.

• The software version information of the numerical control system needs to be declared separately
• The equipment energy consumption standard must meet the requirements of GB 21455-2024
• Equipment with AI functions needs to submit an algorithm application description