2025 PCB Wet Process EquipmentImport RepresentationNew market trends

With accelerated restructuring of global electronics supply chains, China as a PCB manufacturing powerhouse anticipatesequipment. 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.wet process equipment imports exceeding $1.8 billion in 2025. Unlike conventional electromechanical equipment imports, such equipment involveschemical solution supply coordination,process parameter customizationandEHS compliance certificationsand other special requirements, demanding higher professional standards from agency service providers.

Five core indicators for selecting agency manufacturers

Based on General Administration of Customs 2025 electromechanical import data, premium agency service providers should possess the following competency matrix:

• Professional certification qualifications
  • China Machinery and Electronicsimport and exportChamber of commerce membership
  • Hazardous Chemical Operation License (for etching solution compatible equipment)
  • AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Advanced Certification
• Practical customs clearance capabilities
  • Successfully handled mixed declaration cases for equipment and chemicals
  • Familiar with the application differences between HS codes 8538 and 8424
  • Experienced in ATA Carnet temporary import operations
• Supply chain management capabilities
  • Established response mechanism connecting equipment manufacturers-logistics-end users
  • Emergency spare parts plan for critical components
  • Multimodal transport with full-process visual tracking

Key nodes in import agency cooperation processes

Typical import process for PCB wet process equipment requiresTechnical parameter confirmation → Tariff planning → Logistics solution design → On-site installation supervisionFour major stages:

• Technical confirmation stage
  • Equipment voltage standard matching (110V/220V/380V)
  • UN certification verification for chemical storage tanks
• Apply for preferential treatment under the CIS Free Trade Agreement (tariff reduced from 12% to 6.5%)
  • Utilizing rules of origin under RCEP agreement
  • Feasibility analysis of process module split declaration

Three practical points for risk prevention

2025 customs audit key data shows common issues in wet process equipment imports focus on:

• Disputes over commodity classification: Whether developing equipment falls under printing machinery category
• Price declaration risk: Criteria for determining process software value proportion
• Inspection and quarantine blind spots: Proof of residual chemical treatment for used equipment

It is recommended to adoptCombined solution of advance ruling application + dutiable value filing + third-party compliance auditreduces customs clearance delay probability by 67%

Analysis of value-added agency service modules

Leading agency manufacturers have developed three distinctive service systems:

• Technical Barriers to Trade Response
  • EMC Directive compliance verification under EU CE certification
  • Optimized path for converting North American UL certification to China CCC certification
• : The files established by an agency company in Shanghai for imported ventilators show that regular maintenance can extend the service life of the equipment by 40%:
  • Return disposal plan for equipment during depreciation period
  • Component replacement imports due to process upgrades
• Special Scenario Solutions
  • Temporary outbound supervision of bonded R&D equipment
  • Customs record management for cross-border leasing equipment