Key points of the 2025 tax exemption policy:

According to the latest "Tax Incentive Catalog for Encouraged Imported Equipment" issued by the Ministry of Finance, the tax exemption policy for 2025 exhibits three major characteristics:

• Industry precision: Priority support will be given to high-end equipment manufacturing, biomedicine,New energy22 strategic areas including...
• Equipment inventory listing: Added 187 equipment codes including nano-level precision machining equipment and intelligent inspection systems.
• Standardization of Qualifications: Request to provide documents issued by provincial-level or higher authorities.Feasibility Study Report for the ProjectandProof of Equipment Technical Parameters

Detailed Five-Step Process for Tax-Free Declaration

1. Project Filing Stage：The project filing with the NDRC/MIIT must be completed 60 days prior to the equipment's arrival at the port.
2. Equipment review phase:
   • Provide the original manufacturer's issuedTechnical Specifications Sheet
   • Customs key verificationConsistency of technical parameters
3. Tax exemption application stage: Submit electronic declarations through the "Single Window" for international trade.
4. Customs inspection phase:
   • On-site inspectionActual usage of the equipment
   • VerifyHS code accuracy
5. Post-clearance supervision stage: The equipment must be used under customs supervision for a full 5 years.

Warning on Three Common Misdeclaration Pitfalls

• Industry-recognized deviation
  • A new materials company mistakenly declared production equipment as R&D equipment.
  • Medical EquipmentImporter confusionDiagnostic equipmentandTherapeutic equipment: Use UN - certified packaging to ensure that the battery will not short - circuit, leak or be damaged during transportation.
• File integrity is missing.
  • Technical certification document lacking the official seal of the provincial department.
  • Proof of equipment usage site not submitted
• Subsequent regulatory neglect
  • Unauthorized change of equipment usage location without filing.
  • The equipment was sold in advance without paying the outstanding taxes.

The Core Value of Professional Agency Services

A high-quality proxy service should encompass the following competency matrix:

• Policy Matching Analysis: Verify HS codes using the Customs Commodity Pre-classification System
• Full-process declaration services:
  • Prepare a declaration document package that complies with AEO certification standards.
  • Establish an electronic document management system.
• Risk prevention system:
  • Establish a three-tier review mechanism for declaration materials.
  • Establish a Customs Credit Anomaly Early Warning System

A case study on the import of intelligent equipment shows that professional agency services can increase the approval rate of duty-free applications by 40% and reduce the average customs clearance time by 15 working days. It is recommended that enterprises opt for agencies withMulti-department coordination capabilityandPre-trial dispute resolution mechanismservice providers, especially when dealing with high-value (single unit exceeding $5 million)Equipment ImportsWhen requesting the agent to provide,Tariff guarantee planandTechnical Dispute Pre-review Service.