2025Import RepresentationCore components of fees

Agency fees for imported equipment consist ofBasic service feeandExtended service fees. Basic service fees include:

• Customs declaration handling fee (single ticket 500-2000 yuan)
• Document processing fee (0.08%-0.15% of contract value)
• Inspection and quarantine agency fee (charged per CIQ declaration item)

Extended service fees vary by equipment characteristics:

• Special transportation surcharge (30%-50% additional for oversized equipment)
• Technical document translation and certification fee (200-500 yuan/page)
• 3CCertification agency fee (required for non-exempt catalog equipment)

Comparative analysis of fees under different trade terms

Taking precision machine tools imported from Germany as an example (value €500,000):

• EXW termsTotal cost composition:
  • International transportation fee €18,000
  • Port destination miscellaneous fees: ￥42,000
  • VAT deduction difference: ￥76,500
• CIF termsTotal cost composition:
  • Pre-arrival charges bundled collection
  • Difference in risk transfer timing for port demurrage
  • Insurance coverage limitation clauses

Practical points of 2025 tariff policy

According to General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 2025-7:

• Equipment functional descriptions must correspond to the first 8 digits of the new HS code
• Provisional tariff application period shortened to 6 months
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Electronic verification processing time improved to 2 hours

Four practical strategies for cost optimization

Strategy 1: Precise declaration structure design

• Split customs declaration: Declare equipment and spare parts separately
• Technical parameters: Avoid triggering special equipment supervision

Strategy 2: Dynamic logistics solution combination

• Precision instruments:Air Transportation+ Constant temperature storage combination
• Heavy equipment: Bulk carrier + multi-port unloading solution

Strategy 3: Advance compliance review

• Technical parameter pre-review (90 days in advance)
• Supplier qualification verification (production license, etc.)

Strategy 4: Capital cost control

• Tariff guarantee insurance as an alternative to deposit
• Cross-border RMB settlement path optimization

Common misconceptions and risk warnings

• Confusing dutiable value with contract price,
• Underestimating technical documentation compliance costs (EU CE certification update cycle shortened to 18 months)
• Overlooking FTA cumulative rules application conditions

Through the establishment ofFull-process cost model, enterprises canequipment. 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.Comprehensive cost control within 8%-12% of goods value. It is recommended to specify three key clauses when signing agency agreements: fee calculation basis, emergency cost ceiling, and dispute resolution mechanism, ensuring controllable and traceable agency service fees.