The first safety valve for cross-border equipment procurement

According to data from the General Administration of Customs in 2025, cases of customs clearance delays for equipment due to agency qualification issues increased by 37% year-on-year, resulting in an average direct loss of 230,000 yuan for enterprises. In high-end sectors such as industrial robots and precision instruments,Equipment ImportsIn the field, compliance qualifications have become a core criterion for selecting agency service providers.

Five key dimensions of qualification verification

• Basic access qualifications
  • A valid "Business License" with a business scope that includes "goods"import and export”
  • Customs-filed "Registration Certificate of Consignor/Consignee for Import and Export Goods"
  • Foreign Exchange Administration's "Trade Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments Enterprise Directory" registration status
• Industry - specific license
  • Medical EquipmentImport requires a "Medical Device Business License".
  • Special equipment agents must hold the "Special Equipment Installation, Renovation, and Maintenance License."
• Credit Management System Verification
  • Customs AEO certification level (it is recommended to prioritize enterprises with Advanced Certification)
  • Verification of Administrative Penalty Records in the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System

Official Verification Channel Operation Guide

Customs Record Information Verification:Log in to the "China International Trade Single Window," enter the name of the agency company in the "Enterprise Qualification" module to check the customs registration status and validity period in real time. Special attention should be paid to ensuring that the "Customs Registration Code" in the registration information exactly matches the stamping details on the contract.

Industry License Cross-Verification:

• The official website of the National Medical Products Administration can verify the qualifications of medical devices.
• To inquire about the public information on special equipment, you need to visit the "National Public Information Inquiry Platform for Special Equipment."

Comparison Table of New Certification Requirements for 2025

• Mandatory Certification for Nuclear Industry Equipment Agents Compulsory Certification for Nuclear Industry Equipment Agency
• Aerospace Equipment Supplier Certification Aerospace Equipment Supplier Certification
• Electronic and Electrical Equipment Hazardous Substance Control Certification Restriction of Hazardous Substances Certification for Electronic and Electrical Equipment

Risk Early Warning Signal Identification System

It is recommended to terminate cooperation negotiations under the following circumstances:

• Refuse to provide complete scanned copies of qualification documents.
• Claiming "special channels" to circumvent normal customs clearance procedures
• The quoted price is significantly more than 20% below the industry average.
• Unable to provide import cases of similar equipment in the past three years.

Establishment of a Dynamic Monitoring Mechanism

It is recommended to conduct the following checks on a quarterly basis during the cooperation period:

• Revalidate the validity period of all qualification certificates.
• Please verify the latest "List of Dishonest Enterprises" released by the General Administration of Customs.
• Compare the actual customs clearance port of the agency company with the filed information for consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions Analysis

Q: Can small equipment purchases be imported independently?
A: According to the 2025 "Customs Supervision Regulations," equipment valued over $50,000 or subject to licensing control must be entrusted to a qualified agency company.

Q: Is the agency company recommended by overseas suppliers reliable?
A: It is necessary to independently verify its registration qualifications within China, as overseas qualifications cannot substitute for the statutory domestic access requirements.