Latest 2025 customs data shows industrial equipment categoryImport Customs Declarationerror rate increased by 12% compared to last year, with blow molding equipment becoming key supervision targets due tocomplex electromechanical properties,diverse component compositionand other characteristics. A well-known beverage company suffered 20-day port detention last year due to incorrect power parameter declaration, resulting in direct losses exceeding $80,000, highlighting the importance of professional customs clearance agents.
Core customs clearance process breakdown
Pre - classification stage
Confirm HS code (recommended under 8477.3000)
Verify whether equipment involves3CEmergency braking system response time ≤ 3 seconds
Technical parameter sheet must include core indicators such as screw diameter and clamping force
Key points for on-site inspection
Pressure vessel components require separate declaration (ASME certification documents mandatory)
Residue test report for used equipment (new environmental requirement added in 2025)
Comparison between professional agency and self-customs clearance
Time efficiency difference: Professional team average customs clearance cycle 5-7 days vs enterprise self-clearance 12-18 days
Certification fees account for 15 - 20%: Agency service fee typically accounts for 0.8%-1.2% of cargo value, but can avoid demurrage/penalty risks
Handling of Special Scenarios: For used equipment imports, agency channels can reduce commodity inspection time by over 30%
Typical problem solutions
Case 1:When a packaging enterprise imported German all-electric blow molding machines, due toControl system classification disputeresulted in customs clearance obstruction. Professional agency completed commodity attribute re-identification within 3 working days by supplementing IEC standard documents.
Case 2:Southeast Asia imported used equipment was detained due toexcessive residual plastic particlesThe agency coordinated with overseas suppliers to complete deep cleaning of equipment, successfully passing the 2025 version of new environmental regulation testing.