Tax - freeEquipment ImportsKey breakthrough points in policies

According to the latest policy document from the Ministry of Finance in 2025, it complies with"Catalogue of Encouraged Industries"Enterprises importing specific equipment can enjoy full exemption from tariffs and value-added tax. The policy is valid until December 31, 2025, with the applicable equipment list adding 7 new types of intelligent manufacturing equipment compared to the 2023 version and phasing out 3 types of traditional processing equipment.

Agent Service Value Matrix Analysis

• Compliance guarantee
  • Avoid penalties caused by incorrect HS code classification of equipment.
  • Accurately execute customs valuation procedures.
• Cost control advantages
  • Logistics costs are reduced by 15-20% compared to independent imports.
  • Document processing efficiency increased by 40%.
• Risk control system
  • Customs AEO certification agents can enjoy priority inspection.
  • Full traceability system prevents regulatory risks

Five-Step Clearance Operation Full Process

• Step 1: Prequalification

  Please prepare the "Confirmation Letter for Duty-Free Imported Equipment," the corporate credit report, and the technical parameter documents for the equipment, with special attention required.EquipmentIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:CertificateIt must include the manufacturer's authorized signature.

• Step 2: Proposal Design Submission

  Professional agencies will develop declaration strategies based on equipment characteristics, such as a...Medical EquipmentIn the import case, by separating the declaration of the main unit and consumables, a VAT savings of 287,000 yuan was achieved.

• Step 3: Customs Valuation Game

  Apply the WTO Valuation Agreement provisions and provide a completePrice Composition Supporting Documents, including 19 cost elements such as technical royalties and licensing fees.

• Step 4: Response to On - site Inspection

  Please prepare the equipment operation demonstration plan in advance, with a focus on explaining the consistency between the equipment's purpose and the declaration. It is recommended to prepare a bilingual (Chinese-English) version of the technical description.

• Step 5: Follow - up Supervision Connection

  Establish equipment usage logs and retain them for at least3 yearsRecord production capacity data to mitigate the risk of subsequent customs audits.

Common operational error warnings

• Unauthorized mortgage financing of duty-free equipment resulting in the failure of customs supervision.
• Confusing the regulatory requirements between "temporary import" and "duty-free import"
• Neglecting the separate reporting obligations for equipment software systems

Agency selection evaluation model

It is recommended to adopt4-Dimensional Evaluation Method:

• Customs credit rating (preferably AA-rated enterprises)
• Experience in special supervision zone operations
• Technical trade measures response capabilities
• Dispute resolution response speed (it is recommended to request a 72-hour contingency plan)

After adopting professional agency services, an automotive parts manufacturer reduced the comprehensive cost per imported unit by 213,000 yuan and shortened the equipment commissioning cycle to 23 working days. Under the current policy window, it is recommended that enterprises promptly initiate their 2025 equipment import plans to maximize policy benefits through professional agency services.