2025 Gasequipment. 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.New market trends

With Chinas ongoing energy structure adjustments, 2025 gas equipment imports are projected to exceed $4.8 billion, a 15% year-on-year increase. However, Customs data shows that73% of rejected shipments involve missing certifications or non-compliant technical parameters. Importers face three new challenges:

• Upgraded Energy Efficiency Standards: EU EN 676:2025 raises thermal efficiency threshold to 92%
• Tariff Structure Changes: Gas boiler import duties drop to 8% but require electronic certificates of origin
• Strengthened Local Inspection: Key ports implement 100% on-site safety valve pressure testing

Hidden Cost Traps of Self-Import

A HVAC companys experience importing German wall-hung boilers reveals common pitfalls:

• Time Cost:
  • Certification processing took 118 days vs. estimated 45 days
  • Port demurrage fees reached 92,000 RMB due to document delays
• Cost of funds:
  • HS code misclassification caused 146,000 RMB in excess duties
  • 3 million RMB loss from unclaimed RCEP preferential rates

Deconstruction of the core value of professional agency

High-quality agency service providers create differentiated value in the following aspects:

• HS code pre-classification dispute resolution:
  • Building a database containing 1200+ gas equipment parameters
  • Early identification of 12 entry requirements including CCC certification and explosion-proof certification
• Declaration strategy optimization:
  • Reducing tariff rates through component breakdown declaration
  • Achieving 3-7% tax rate optimization space by utilizing classification differences

Practical case analysis: Optimization plan for boiler imports from South Korea

A typical case handled by an agency shows:

• Original self-declaration plan:
  • Declared product name: Gas boiler (HS 84031000)
  • Comprehensive tax rate: 14.3% (8% tariff + 13% VAT)
• Agency optimization plan:
  • Split declaration: Burner (HS 84049000) + Heat exchanger (HS 84021900)
  • Comprehensive tax rate: 9.8% (6% for burner + 5% for heat exchanger)

This plan saved the company 267,000 yuan in tax expenses for a single batch while reducing customs clearance time by 11 working days.

Four-dimensional evaluation method for agency service selection

• Industry experience: Completed at least 50 import cases of the same category
• Service network: Has in-house customs clearance teams at major ports
• : Document review process, historical data of error rates: Equipped with product pre-inspection laboratories and certification fast-track channels
• After-Sales Support: Provides quality liability insurance coverage for at least 12 months

In the field of gas equipment imports, the value of professional agencies has evolved from simple customs clearance services to comprehensive solutions coveringtechnical compliance, tax planning, and supply chain management. Choosing agencies with special equipment operation qualifications can reduce operational risks by 72% and improve import efficiency by over 40%.