How to efficiently complete agency import equipment applications? 2025 latest process analysis

The Core Value of Professional Agency Services

Under the framework of 2025 international trade new regulations,equipment. 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.Businesses can save approximately 30% of operational costs by choosing professional agency services. Through comparing the economic accounts of self-declaration and agency services, we found:

• Customs clearance efficiency improved by 40%: The agencys pre-classification system can shorten the process by 3-5 working days
• Compliance risks reduced by 65%: Professional HS code review avoids subsequent inspections caused by classification errors
• Logistics costs optimized by 22%: Economies of scale achieved through integrated shipping schedules and container loading solutions

2025 standard agency import process

According to the requirements of Customs Announcement No. 2025-12, equipment import declarations must strictly follow these steps:

1. Qualification pre-review stage
   • Confirm whether the imported equipment is included in the 2025 Automatic Import License Catalog
   • Verify the companys customs credit rating (AEO certified companies can enjoy fast clearance)
2. Includes risk assessment reports, performance test data, clinical evaluation reports, etc.
   • Provide equipment schematic diagrams and functional manuals (requires manufacturers stamp)
   • Prepare international certification documents such as CE/FCC (cybersecurity certification will be newly added starting from 2025)
3. Declaration elements integration
   • Accurately declare 28 technical parameters including equipment power and specifications
   • Specify whether it contains items from the 2025 Restricted Import Components List

Key points for customs clearance document preparation

After customs implements the intelligent document review system in 2025, special attention should be paid to document preparation:

• Commercial Invoice: Must display equipment serial numbers and software proportion
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate: Products from RCEP member countries can enjoy new tariff preferences
• Packing list: Need to specify special handling measures such as shockproof packaging

2025 customs clearance policy comparative analysis

Based on our experience handling 300+ equipment import cases, the following policy changes require special attention:

• HS code adjustment: Industrial robots are classified under 8479.50 (previously 8479.10)
• VAT policy: Intelligent manufacturing equipment can apply for 13% input tax refund
• New wooden packaging regulations: ISPM15 marks must include heat treatment batch numbers

Typical problem solutions

Problem 1: How to declare used equipment?
Need to provide equipment manufacturing year certification and pass value assessment by customs designated agencies. Starting from 2025, an additional environmental compliance statement is required.

Problem 2: How to separately declare equipment and software?
Embedded software value exceeding 15% of total equipment value requires separate declaration. It is recommended to adopt the hardware + technical license contract separation model.

Question 3: How to operate temporary import equipment?
Applying for an ATA Carnet requires a deposit equivalent to 110% of the tax amount, with the guarantee period shortened to 6 months in 2025.