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Compliance Construction of Import Qualification

Equipment ImportsThe primary step is confirmation.Dual compliance: It must not only meet the customs supervision requirements of China but also comply with the technical access standards of the exporting country. A Zhejiang-based company, while acting as an agent for German precision machine tools in 2024, had its goods detained at Shanghai Port for 47 days due to failure to obtain the EU CE-MD certification, resulting in additional storage fees of 128,000 yuan.

Import Country Access Verification:
- ASEAN countries require MSDS safety certification.
- The North American market requires UL/ETL certification.
Trade Qualification Review:
- Automatic Import License (Specific Equipment)
- CCC Compulsory Certification Catalog Verification

Practical Selection of Trade Terms

Different trade terms directly affect the cost-sharing ratio. We recommend that small and medium-sized enterprises prioritize...EXW terms, with an agency handling the entire logistics process, can reduce unexpected costs by 13%-18%. Comparing a company's import case in 2024:

EXW Terms Total Cost: Equipment Price + 7.2% Service Fee
Total cost under CIF terms: Equipment price + 9.8% surcharge

The Golden Rule of Tariff Planning

In 2025, customs will implement the new version.HS Code classification rules, Special attention should be paid to equipment imports:

Core components classified separately are eligible for a 3% tariff reduction.
Utilize RCEP rules of origin to save 6-8% in tariffs.
Temporary Import Equipment Application Deposit System

Control of logistics tracking nodes

Equipment transportation requires establishmentThree-level monitoring system:

Inspection 48 hours before shipment
Maritime TransportationGPS positioning twice a week during the journey
Pre-declaration 72 hours before arrival.

In 2024, a Suzhou-based company detected abnormal temperature and humidity levels in real-time during equipment transportation through its monitoring system, preventing damage to optical instruments worth 2 million yuan.