Industry Observation: The New Landscape of the Machinery Import Market in 2025

According to Chinas mechanical and electrical productsimport and exportAccording to the latest data from the Chamber of Commerce, the import volume of construction machinery in the first half of 2025 increased by 18.7% year-on-year, but the return rate rose by 3.2 percentage points compared to the same period. A Jiangsu-based company, when importing CNC machine tools from Germany, failed to identifyCE certification renewal requirements, resulting in the equipment being detained at the port and incurring daily port demurrage fees in the tens of thousands, which highlights the necessity of professional agency services.

Analysis of Key Operation Processes

The standard operating procedures for professional agency companies include the following core steps:

• Pre-compliance review of equipment
  • Verify the tariff rates corresponding to the 2025 version of HS codes.
  • Verify the latest technical parameters of the EU Machinery Directive MD 2024/XX.
• Risk prevention system
  • Anticipate the discrepancies between Japanese JIS standards and Chinese GB standards.
  • Develop alternative technical solutions to circumvent trade barriers.
• Customs clearance and logistics collaboration
  • Design of Special Transportation Scheme for Heavy Equipment
  • Cost Comparison Between Bonded Warehousing and General Trade Models

Four-Dimensional Evaluation Method for Agency Screening

A Zhejiang-based client successfully reduced import costs by 17% through the following evaluation framework:

• Qualification Verification: AEO certified enterprises achieve 40% faster customs clearance
• Quality of case database: Request to provide operation records of the same type of equipment.
• Emergency handling capacity: Reserve solutions for customs classification disputes
• Cost Transparency: Three Warning Signs to Identify Hidden Fees

Strategies for Addressing the 2025 Tariff Policy Reforms

According to the 2025 "Administrative Measures for the Import of Electromechanical Products," special attention should be paid to:

• Smart ManufacturingEquipment ImportsChanges in the Scope of Application of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Immediate Refund Policy upon Collection
• The Impact of New Regulations on Residual Value Assessment of Second-hand Equipment on Dutiable Value
• Differences in Tariff Preferences Resulting from Adjustments to ASEAN Rules of Origin

Typical Problem Solution Repository

Case Study:A Beijing-based company encountered technical trade measures when importing Italian packaging machinery. The agency addressed the issue by:

• Complete the preparation of equivalence certification documents within 3 working days.
• Activate the temporary CCC certification fast track
• Coordinate with port regulatory authorities for pre-inspection and release.

Ultimately, the equipment delivery time was reduced to 60% of the original plan, avoiding production line shutdown losses.