2025Import RepresentationCore components of fees

Agency fee for imported equipment shall be borne byBasic service feeandExtended service feesComposition. The basic service fee includes:

• Customs declaration handling fee (single document 500-2000 RMB)
• Document Handling Fee (0.08%-0.15% of the contract amount)
• Inspection and quarantine agency fee (charged per CIQ declaration item)

Extended service fees are generated based on equipment characteristics:

• Special transportation surcharge (30%-50% additional charge for oversized equipment)
• Technical document translation certification fee (200-500 RMB/page)
• 3CCertification agency fee (required for non-exempted catalog equipment)

Comparative Analysis of Costs under Different Trade Terms

Taking the example of a precision machine tool imported from Germany (with a value of €500,000):

• EXW termsTotal cost composition:
  • International shipping fee €18,000
  • Port miscellaneous fees: ￥42,000
  • VAT deduction difference: ￥76,500
• CIF termsTotal cost composition:
  • Pre-arrival charges are bundled and collected.
  • Differences in the Timing of Port Congestion Risk Transfer
  • Insurance Coverage Limitation Clause

Key Practical Points of Tariff Policies for 2025

In accordance with Announcement No. 2025-7 of the General Administration of Customs:

• The equipment function description must correspond to the first 8 digits of the new HS code.
• The provisional tariff rate will be applicable for a shortened period of 6 months.
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:The verification time for electronic documents has been reduced to 2 hours.

Four Practical Strategies for Cost Optimization

Strategy 1: Precise Declaration Architecture Design

• Split declaration: Declare equipment and spare parts separately.
• Technical Parameters: Avoid Triggering Special Equipment Supervision

Strategy 2: Dynamic Logistics Solution Combination

• Precision Instruments:Air Transportation+恒溫倉儲(chǔ)組合
• Heavy equipment: Bulk carrier + multi-port discharge solution

Strategy 3: Advance Compliance Review

• Technical parameter pre-review (90 days in advance)
• Supplier Qualification Verification (Production License, etc.)

Strategy 4: Capital Cost Control

• Tariff guarantee insurance as an alternative to deposit
• Optimization of Cross-border RMB Settlement Pathways

Common Misunderstandings and Risk Warnings

• Confusing "dutiable value" with "contract price"
• Underestimating the compliance costs of technical documentation (EU CE certification renewal cycle shortened to 18 months).
• Neglecting the applicable conditions of the cumulative rules in free trade agreements

Through the establishment ofEnd-to-end cost model, enterprises canEquipment ImportsThe comprehensive cost control should be within the range of 8%-12% of the cargo value. It is recommended to clearly define three key clauses in the agency agreement: the basis for cost calculation, the cap on unexpected expenses, and the dispute resolution mechanism, to ensure that the agency service fees are controllable and traceable.