Security equipmentImport RepresentationFee structure perspective

According to 2025 latest General Administration of Customs Announcement No.73, security equipment is classified asHS code 8531100000electronic surveillance products, with import agency fees consisting of three parts: basic service fee, government charges, and risk surcharge. Typical quotation structure:

• Basic service fee (45%-55%)
• Document preparation: 800-1500 RMB/shipment
• Customs clearance operation: 0.15%-0.3% of cargo value
• Government charges (fixed 30%)
• Inspection and quarantine: 0.5‰ of cargo value
• VAT advance payment: 13% of cargo value × funding period
• Risk surcharge (15%-25%)

Core quotation difference influencing factors

Quotation differences among agencies mainly stem from three technical dimensions:

• HS code accuracy: Classification differences between surveillance cameras and access control systems may cause 3.7% tariff difference
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Explicit requirements: ASEAN member state products eligible for 5% tariff reduction
• Technical access certification

Taking facial recognitionequipment. 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.as example, newly added 2025GB/T 35678-2024standard certification increases compliance processing costs by approximately 2000-5000 RMB/batch

Special declaration requirement checklist

• Infrared monitoring equipment must provide electromagnetic compatibility test reports
• Video recording equipment with storage cycles exceeding 30 days must be declared separately
• Products containing encryption modules require prior application for cryptographic import licenses

Cost optimization practice solutions

A smart lock importer achieved an annual cost reduction of 18.7% through the following measures:

• Adopted split declaration strategy by clearing equipment and accessories separately
• Applied for AEO certification to reduce inspection rate to 3.2%
• Established pre-classification database to shorten customs clearance time to 1.8 days

When selecting agency services, companies should focus on verifying suppliersCustoms Class A qualification,Special goods customs declaration case databaseandEmergency response time efficiencyThree core competency indicators.