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 ImportsComprehensive 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.