equipment. For example, Indonesia has the SNI certification, Thailand has the TISI certification, and the Philippines has the BPS certification. It is necessary to confirm in advance the equipment voltage (such as 380V/50Hz in Thailand), the compatibility of the CE certification, and the proof of environmentally friendly materials.Full-chain cost analysis

After the implementation of the 2025 latest edition of the Customs Tariff, equipment import cost structures show three major changes:Deepening of the pre-ruling system,Standardization of classification dispute handling fees,Electronic inspection and quarantine service feesThe typical industrial equipment import cost structure is as follows:

• Direct costs
  • Customs duties (HS code determines tax rate)
  • VAT (equipment type affects rebate rate)
  • Agency service fees (including document processing + risk guarantee)
• Indirect costs
  • Port operation fees (loading/unloading/storage/tally)
  • Technical review fees (mandatory inspection for special equipment)
  • Emergency handling deposit (delayed declaration/port detention reserve)

Hidden cost traps in service provider selection

A 2024 import case from an auto parts company shows,Hidden costs can account for 18.7% of the budget, mainly existing in three links:

• Exchange rate locking service fees (forward exchange settlement price difference)
• Abnormal handling surcharges (customs declaration query processing)
• Logistics disassembly service fees (oversized equipment split transportation)

Agent service plan comparison model

• Basic service package(80,000-120,000 RMB/order)
  • Suitable for: Standardized equipment/Single batch value <5 million RMB
• Value-added service package(1.2%-1.8% of cargo value)
  • Includes: Tariff pre-classification + compliance review
• Customized service package(Annual service system)
  • Advantages: Priority clearance + emergency channel access

2025 agent service innovation models

For precision instrument imports, leading service providers have introducedPhased billing model:

• Pre-consultation fee (solution feasibility demonstration)
• Process execution fee (charged by actual operation links)
• Result assessment fee (linked to customs clearance efficiency)

After adopting this model, a semiconductor companyreduced annual import costs by 23%and shortened port detention time by 62%. When signing agency agreements, companies should focus onabnormal situation handling clausesandcost ceiling mechanismto avoid uncontrollable expenses.