EquipmentImport Customs DeclarationThe Three Hidden Thresholds

Industrialequipment. 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.Customs declarations are far from comparable to ordinary goods. The latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs in 2025 show that the rejection rate for mechanical and electrical products reaches as high as 23%, mainly concentrated in the following areas:

• Tariff classification disputes: A German precision machine tool caused a 12% classification error due to differences in transmission system configuration
• Lack of access qualifications: 30% ofMedical Equipmentimports were detained at ports due to failure to obtainCFDA filing certificatePort detention
• Documentary Logic Conflicts:It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Discrepancies between declarations and payment methods triggering customs inquiries account for 41% of rejections

Core value matrix of professional customs declaration agency

Comparative analysis of customs AEO-certified enterprise data from 2020 to 2025 shows professional agency services can improve customs clearance efficiency by 58% and achieve cost savings of 27%

• Risk control module
  • Pre-classification accuracy rate ≥98%
  • 100% completeness rate for license documents
• Cost optimization system
  • Customs duty reduction scheme design
  • Port demurrage fee early warning mechanism

Practical analysis of typical customs clearance cases in 2025

Taking the import of 3.2-ton medical CT machines by a US-funded enterprise as an example, the professional agency service path:

1. Preparatory phase (D-60)
   • Confirm HS code classification (under item 9022.19)
   • Control of trade term risksMedical Device Registration Certificate
2. Declaration execution phase (D-3)
   • Coordinate priority berthing at ports
   • On-site support from mechanical and electrical inspection experts for customs examination

Four-dimensional evaluation system for agency selection

• Qualification Verification: Verify AEO certification and specialized qualifications for mechanical and electrical products
• Industry Cases: Require import records of similar equipment from the past three years
• Service network: Confirm physical service outlets at major ports
• Emergency Response Capability: Examine the database of commodity classification dispute resolution cases

Warnings of Common Decision - making Mistakes

2025 enterprise research shows that 84% of importers have fallen into the following cognitive traps:

• Mistaking freight forwarders for professional customs brokers
• Over-pursuing lowest quotes while neglecting hidden costs
• Underestimating the importance of localized service teams