Semiconductorequipment. 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.Three key special characteristics of

2025 latest data shows Chinas semiconductor equipment imports exceeded $48 billion, yet industry average clearance time remains high at 7.2 working days. Compared to regular electromechanical products, semiconductor equipment imports have these special requirements:

• Technical parameter sensitivity:Equipment like lithography machines fall under Export Control List (CCL) regulations, requiring end-user statements
• Component value breakdown:Main equipment and consumables require separate declarations with potential 12% tariff difference
• Technical document completeness:Must provide original equipment schematic diagrams (new 2025 declaration requirement)

Five-step risk control system for clearance process

Based on 2025s latest customs practices, weve established a comprehensive risk control model:

• Step 1 Commodity pre-classification
  • Lithography machines fall under 8486.24 (2025 tariff rate 6.5%)
  • Wafer inspection equipment classified under 9030.82 (0% preferential tariff)
• Step 2 License Document Preparation
  • Import license validity period shortened to 45 days (New 2025 regulation)
  • 3CCertification scope expanded to equipment with process nodes below 28nm
• Step 3 Tax Cost Calculation
  • New VAT deduction policy: Purchase of domestic equipment can offset import VAT
  • 5 categories of semiconductor equipment added to tax-free catalog for major technical equipment
• Step 4 Logistics Solution Design
  • Precision equipment mandatory requirement: Constant temperature transportation (temperature fluctuation ≤±1℃)
  • Maritime TransportationInsurance additional clauses must cover pre-unpacking risks
• Step 5 Final Compliance Review
  • Export control compliance review (ECCN classification confirmation)
  • Technical parameter desensitization processing (involving patent protection content)

2025 Customs Clearance Efficiency Improvement Plan

By comparing 2013-2025 industry data, we have identified key paths for efficiency improvement:

• Pre-declaration mechanism:Allows advance declaration during shipping (immediate release upon port arrival)
• Guaranteed release inspection:Opens tax difference guarantee for AEO-certified enterprises
• Intelligent document review:HS code intelligent matching accuracy reaches 98.7%

Case study analysis: 12-inch wafer fab equipment import project

March 2025 operation case shows:

• Total cargo value: $230 million equipment package
• Key breakthrough: Successful application for national encouraged project tariff reduction
• Efficiency achievement: Only 62 hours from port arrival to warehousing
• Cost optimization: Saved 3.87 million yuan in taxes through itemized declaration

Notable 2025 policy changes include: Imported used equipment age standard adjusted from 8 to 5 years; Vacuum-packed goods inspection rate reduced to 12%; Automatic import license (Type O) fully digitized. Professional agencies can establish risk warning systems to push policy change alerts 15 days in advance.