New Logic for Agency Selection During Industry Reshuffling

China's Electromechanical Industry in 2025Equipment ImportsThe amount is expected to exceed 2.3 trillion yuan, but the uneven quality of the agency service market remains unchanged. According to data from the General Administration of Customs, 68% of cases involving delays in customs clearance of imported equipment over the past three years were related to poor agency selection. Corporate decision-makers need to establish a systematic agency screening system, focusing on three core dimensions.

Four mandatory items for qualification review.

• Customs AEO certification level：Priority will be given to Advanced Certified Enterprises, which will enjoy mutual recognition treatment from customs authorities in 14 countries under the new regulations in 2025.
• Special Equipment Operation License:Medical EquipmentCFDA filing is required, and the pressure vessel must possess TSG certification.
• Financial guarantee ability: The registered capital is recommended to be no less than RMB 5 million, and the margin account must be independently custodied.
• Dispute Handling Record: Verify the compliance records of the past three years through the China Customs Enterprise Credit Publicity Platform.

Service Capability Evaluation Model

It is recommended to adopt the 4S evaluation method to establish selection criteria:

• Solution: Does it offer value-added services such as pre-review of equipment parameters and translation of technical documents?
• Speed (Response Time): Emergency response mechanism for contingencies with 24-hour coverage and backup alternatives reserve
• System (Operating System): The real-time tracking system needs to be compatible with ERP data integration.
• Support (Technical Support)：The proportion of personnel with electromechanical professional backgrounds in the customs affairs team should reach 40% or more.

Key Points of Risk Prevention and Control in Cooperation

• Transportation Arrangement
  • The down payment ratio should be controlled within 30%.
  • The final payment must be tied to the customs clearance and release of the equipment.
• Special Terms of the Contract
  • Clarify the cost-sharing mechanism for demurrage fees
  • Set technical parameter error compensation standards
• Emergency plan formulation
  • Request for submission of alternative transportation plan for record.
  • Dispute Resolution:

Practical case analysis

An automotive parts manufacturer saved 23% in overall costs through the following screening process when introducing German precision machine tools in 2024:

• Phase 1: Screening 12 qualified enterprises from 87 candidate agents
• Phase 2: Simulating Sudden Tariff Policy Change Scenarios to Test Emergency Response Capabilities
• Phase 3: On-site Inspection of Customs Operations Center and Equipment Temporary Storage Warehouse

Industry experts specifically remind:

The revised version of the "Administrative Measures for the Import of Electromechanical Products," to be implemented in 2025, requires special attention:

• For the import of used equipment, a certificate of original service life must be provided.
• The CNC system software must be separately declared for intellectual property filing.
• Devices involving AI functions must pass cybersecurity reviews.

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