ItalyEquipment ImportsNew market trends

The revised version of the 2025 China-Italy Trade Agreement is about to take effect, with the average tariff on machinery and equipment products reduced to 3.8%. Statistics show that Chinas annual imports of specialized equipment from Italy exceed 12 billion euros, with precision processing equipment accounting for 37%. Agency services need to pay special attention to the newly implemented CE certification 2.0 standard in the EU and the strengthened supervision of second-hand equipment imports by Chinas General Administration of Customs.

Criteria for Selecting High-Quality Agency Service Providers

• Qualification verification:
  • Whether possessing AEO Advanced Certification qualification
  • Whether customs credit rating meets certified enterprise standards
• Professional Capabilities:
  • Whether an Italy-based inspection team has been established
  • Whether professional electromechanical appraisers are equipped
• Service Network:
  • Number of domestic customs clearance ports covered
  • Density of overseas logistics node layout

Key Control Points in the Entire Import Process

Phase One: Preliminary Preparation (15-30 working days)

• Pre-review of equipment technical parameters (focus on verifying HS code accuracy)
• Tax exemption qualification determination (applicable to scientific research equipment imports)
• L/CTerms setting (recommended to adopt 30% advance payment + 70% payment against documents mode)

Phase Two: Logistics Execution (45-60 calendar days)

• Packaging solution design (must comply with ISO 2206 standard)
• Maritime TransportationInsurance configuration (recommended coverage of 130% of equipment value)
• Temporary import solution (applicable to exhibition equipment)

Phase Three: Customs Clearance & Delivery (7-15 working days)

• Electromechanical appraisal dispute handling (complete price composition documents required)
• 3CCertification exemption application (for specific industrial equipment)
• Localized installation and commissioning (requiring suppliers to provide on-site technical guidance)

Typical Risks and Countermeasures

• Technical Trade Barriers:Starting from 2025, Class II medical devices exported from Italy require simultaneous submission of EDMF documents
• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Losses:Recommended to adopt euro settlement + forward foreign exchange hedging combination solution
• Intellectual Property Disputes:Need to verify whether equipment involves EU design patents

Key Cost Control Indicators

• Agent service fee baseline: 1.2%-2.5% of total import value
• Port demurrage alert threshold: Emergency plan activated after exceeding 5 working days
• Tariff optimization potential: Proper utilization of provisional tariff policies can reduce tax burden by 1.8%-3.2%

2025 policy outlook

According to the China-Italy Customs Cooperation Memorandum, both parties will establish a white list mechanism for equipment imports. Pre-qualified suppliers certified by Italian Chambers of Commerce will enjoy reduced customs inspection rates to 40% of normal levels. Priority selection of Italian manufacturers on the white list is recommended, which can shorten customs clearance by at least 10 working days.