Liquid fertilizerEquipment ImportsNew market trends

According to the 2025 Agricultural Equipment Import White Paper released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, annual imports of liquid fertilizer production equipment maintain a growth rate of 12%, with precision equipment such as modular filling systems and nano-level mixing devices accounting for 47%. New regulations requiring simultaneous declaration of pesticide formulation production qualifications for special equipment transportation highlight the value of professional agency services.

Analysis of key control points in the import process

Three key factors for equipment classification:

• Accurate HS Code Positioning
  • 4090 (filling equipment) and 8479.8990 (mixing equipment) have a tariff difference of 5%
  • Complete sets of equipment with measuring devices require split declarations
• Material specification standards
  • 304 stainless steel must indicate nickel content (≥8%)
  • Food-grade silicone requires FDA certification

List of qualification documents to prepare:

• Pesticide Production License (involving formulation filling)
• Pressure Vessel Safety Certification (systems above 10Bar)
• Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Registration Form (equipment with power >100KW)

Typical risk case handling solutions

Case 1:A filling line in Southeast Asia was detained at port for 17 days due to misclassification

• Issue: Declaring metering devices as independent equipment
• Resolution: Resubmitted functional module documentation
• Result: Customs clearance efficiency improved by 40% after classification correction

Case 2:Damage to seals caused by vibration during equipment transport to South America

• Preventive measures:
  • Adopt six-point fixing brackets
  • Install vibration sensors for real-time monitoring
• Insurance solution: Separate coverage for precision component transport

Professional agency service screening criteria

• Core competency dimensions:
  • Customs AEO certification qualification
  • In-house inspection teams at major ports
  • ≥20 cases of similar equipment operations in past three years
• Service response indicators:
  • Emergency response within 4 hours
  • Document pre-review feedback ≤2 working days

Key points for 2025 declaration practices

According to Announcement No. 78 of the General Administration of Customs, special attention should be paid to liquid fertilizer equipment imports:

• Supporting cleaning systems must be declared separately (involving hazardous chemical residues)
• Pressure parameters must be converted to national standard units (MPa instead of psi)
• Electrical standards must indicate dual IEC/EN certification status

Professional agencies can lock in regulatory requirements through pre-classification services. One Jiangsu enterprise using this model reduced import clearance time from 23 to 15 days with 62% lower port detention costs. Choosing agencies with hazardous chemical transport qualifications and electromechanical expert teams has become key to successful liquid fertilizer equipment imports.