The legal operational boundaries of import equipment agency

According to the latest revised "Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures" in 2025, professional equipmentImport RepresentationThe service must be held.Three core qualifications:

• The business license clearly includes "import"Export Representation"Business Scope"
• AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification qualification registered with the General Administration of Customs
• Special Equipment Agency License (InvolvingMedical Equipment, pressure vessels and other special equipment)

Equipment ImportsKey Compliance Points Throughout the Process

Professional agency services should cover the entire lifecycle management of equipment imports:

• Pre - preparation Stage
  • Confirmation of HS Code Pre-classification for Equipment
  • Application for Import License/CCC Certification
• Customs clearance operation phase
  • Specifications for Customs Declaration Form Completion
  • Preparation of appraisal documents (original manufacturer's invoice, payment voucher)
• Follow-up management phase
  • Establishing records for imported equipment inventory
  • Customs Post-Clearance Audit Response Plan

Interpretation of the New Agency Business Regulations for 2025

In accordance with Announcement No. 45 of the General Administration of Customs, equipment import agents should pay special attention to:

• HS code adds new classification for intelligent manufacturing equipment (Chapter 84.85).
• Second - hand equipment imports need to provideOriginal Factory Usage Status Certificate
• AEO-certified enterprises' annual review standards now include additional requirements for equipment traceability management.

Analysis of Typical Risk Cases

A company, while acting as an agent for importing CNC machine tools, encountered the following issues due to incorrect HS code classification:

• The tariff difference of 1.2 million yuan is to be paid.
• The equipment detained at the port incurred storage fees of 380,000 yuan.
• The customs credit rating has been downgraded to Class C.

This case reveals the professional agency services'Three Essential Skills: Accurate classification ability, document review ability, emergency handling ability.

Agent Service Selection Evaluation System

It is recommended to filter qualified agents based on the following dimensions:

• Customs credit rating (preferably AEO Advanced Certification)
• Industry Case Database Integrity
• Professional qualification composition of customs team
• The level of perfection in the risk compensation mechanism