Industry New Observation: Surge in Demand for Imported Equipment Agency by 2025

According to the latest data from the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, industrial non-destructive testing in 2025Equipment ImportsThe amount is expected to exceed $2.8 billion, marking a 41% increase compared to 2022. Among this, precision equipment such as X-ray flaw detectors and ultrasonic testing instruments account for 67%, yet the customs declaration error rate has simultaneously risen to 12.3%. The value of professional agency services in areas like equipment classification and technical document review has become increasingly prominent.

Six-Step Breakdown of the Import Process

• Product Pre-classification Verification
  • Accurate matching of customs HS codes (e.g., error rate for the 9022.19 series codes reduced by 83%).
  • Radiation equipment requires an additional application for the "Record Filing Form for Imported Radioactive Isotopes."
• Technical Document Compliance Review
  • Requirements for the Conversion of CE Certification and CNAS Calibration Certificates
  • Management of the Validity Period of Radiation Safety Certification Documents
• Tariff optimization scheme design
  • Application of Free Trade Agreement Tariff Rates (Under RCEP, tariffs on certain equipment reduced to 3.5%)
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Professional Agency vs. Self-Operation Cost Comparison

• Time cost:Professional agents reduce the average customs clearance time by 17 working days.
• Capital cost:The late fee was reduced by 89% due to misclassification.
• Hidden costs:The cost of technical rectification has been reduced to one-fifth of that required for independent operations.

Key Points of Customs Clearance Practice in 2025

The latest implementation by the General Administration of Customs"Management Measures for the Import of Intelligent Detection Equipment"For 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.

• All AI algorithm-based detection devices must submit an algorithm logic specification.
• X-ray equipment must be equipped with a bilingual operation interface in both Chinese and English.
• The importer must establish an equipment usage tracking system (retention period ≥5 years).

The Four-Dimensional Risk Prevention and Control System

• Early Warning of Technical Barriers:Dynamic monitoring of EU MDR regulatory updates
• Logistics solution optimization:Precision Equipment Shockproof Transportation Cost Reduction Plan
• Emergency Plan Configuration:Customs inquiry response time ≤ 2 hours.
• Follow-up regulatory coordination:Intelligent Equipment Calibration Cycle Reminder System

Golden Standards for Selecting Agency Services

• Possess import qualification for special equipment (with at least 3 successful cases).
• With an independent customs team and technical documentation engineers
• Provide access services for the full lifecycle management system.
• Penalty clause for guaranteed customs clearance time limit (recommended ≥0.3% per day)