Special metallurgyEquipment ImportsThe hidden battlefield

In the field of importing electron beam cold hearth melting (EBCHM) equipment, a Zhejiang enterprise overpaid taxes by 1.27 million yuan last year due to classification errors. The import of such high-value (single equipment usually exceeds $3 million) and high-tech equipment is becomingforeign tradea professional arena for agency services.

Analysis of equipment characteristics

The core features distinguishing EBCHM titanium powder production equipment from traditional metallurgical equipment:

• Process specificity: Electron beam melting + triple remelting process in vacuum environment
• Customs classification disputes:
  • Other metallurgical equipment under 8479.89
  • Electron beam processing devices under 8543.70
• Tariff differences: Correct classification can save 5-8% comprehensive tax rate

Five-step customs clearance guide

• STEP1 Qualification pre-review
  • Verify access requirements in the Catalog of Imported Used Mechanical and Electrical Products of Key Concern,
  • Confirm equipment service life (new equipment/used equipment over 8 years)
• STEP2 Technical parameter verification
  • Electron gun power (≥150kW requires special supervision)
  • Vacuum level indicators (affects classification determination)
• STEP3 Pre-classification ruling application
  • Submit process flow chart 60 days in advance
  • Attach third-party testing agency power verification report
• STEP4 Compliant declaration
  • Declaration elements must include remelting frequency parameters
  • Supporting water cooling systems require separate item declaration
• STEP5 On-site clearance coordination
  • Prepare equipment operation video materials
  • Arrange on-site power supply test in advance

Typical risk case database

• Case 1: Classification dispute

  A company declared equipment under HS Code 8454 as casting equipment, when it should have been declared under 8479.89, resulting in additional tax payment of 830,000 yuan plus late fees

• Case 2: Missing documents

  Failure to provide electron gun power test certificate led to 37-day port detention with overdue fees of 280,000 yuan

• Case 3: Logistics error

  Failure to use constant temperature transportation caused vacuum system failure, with repair costs reaching 15% of equipment value

Value-Added Benefits of Professional Agency Services

• HS CODE pre-classification service: Supported by database with 98.7% accuracy rate
• Tariff optimization plan: Potential for additional 3% reduction under RCEP in 2025
• Emergency response mechanism: 72-hour customs clearance exception response system
• Technical document management: Coordinated processing of EU CE certification and customs declaration documents

2025 policy outlook

According to the latest draft amendment of the Administrative Measures for Import of Electromechanical Products:

• Electron beam equipment power test standards will be updated (GB/T 2025 new regulation)
• AEO certified enterprises can enjoy expedited clearance channel for laboratory equipment
• Age verification for used equipment imports will adopt blockchain traceability technology

A Suzhou new materials company, through professional agency services, in their recent batch of eiga equipment imports:

• Saved 460,000 yuan in tariff costs
• Reduced clearance time to 11 working days
• Successfully avoided classification audit risks