I. 2025 ElectromechanicalEquipment ImportsKey Policy Adjustments

According to Announcement No. 38 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the import of electromechanical equipment will implementa dynamic HS code classification mechanismThe new regulations require import enterprises to provide three - dimensional structural drawings and functional module descriptions of the equipment. Especially for equipment such as precision instruments and industrial robots, it is necessary to supplementembedded software version certification documents.

• New items added to the key - supervised equipment list:
  • Intelligent CNC system (CNC) machining center
  • Frequency - conversion drive equipment with a power exceeding 150kW
  • Testing instruments containing AI algorithms
• Adjustment of import tax rates:
  • The benchmark tariff rate for industrial robots is reduced to 6.5%
  • The temporary tariff rate for semiconductor manufacturing equipment is 3%

II. Operation Guide for the Whole Customs Clearance Process

Mechanical and electrical equipmentImport RepresentationThe standardized process includes7 key control nodes, among which the pre - classification review directly affects the overall customs clearance efficiency. It is recommended that enterprises reserve at least 15 working days to complete the verification of technical parameters.

• Core Steps:
  • Pre - review of equipment technical parameters (including verification of safety protection standards)
  • Applicability determination of special origin clauses
  • Application for import license of electromechanical products
  • Filing of special lifting plans at ports

III. Solutions to Typical Customs Clearance Problems

Common declaration mistakes in 2025 are concentrated inDeclaration of split functional modulesandAssessment of equipment residual valueThese two dimensions. A certain auto parts enterprise once failed to declare the robot vision system separately, resulting in an increase of port demurrage fees by 120,000 yuan.

• Response strategies for frequently asked questions:
  • 3 judgment criteria for split declaration of combined equipment
  • Update of the depreciation rate calculation formula for used equipment
  • New regulations for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing

IV. Evaluation System for Selecting Agency Services

High - quality agency companies should possessPre - classification database for electromechanical productsandEmergency customs clearance handling mechanism. It is recommended to focus on three ability dimensions of service providers:

• Core ability assessment:
  • Accuracy of technical document translation (professional field glossary is required to be provided)
  • Local inspection coordination ability (port emergency response time limit)
  • Experience in dealing with tariff disputes (successful review cases in the past three years)

According to the industry research data in 2025, choosing professional agency services can reduce the comprehensive import cost by 18% - 25%, and shorten the average customs clearance time to 5.8 working days. It is recommended that enterprises establish a dynamic evaluation mechanism for agency service providers, with a focus on the update of the customs AEO certification status and the business continuity guarantee plan.