Practical Roadmap for Customs Clearance of Imported Equipment

Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring in 2025, professionalequipment. 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.Exhibiting two distinct features: accelerated update frequency of technical trade measures worldwide (averaging 1.2 updates per quarter), and shifting customs inspection focus towards safety certifications for electromechanical products (spot-check rate increased by 17% year-on-year).

Key Control Points in Customs Preparation Phase

Technical Parameter VerificationMust include:

• ±5% tolerance range labeling for equipment power parameters
• Technical specifications for safety protection devices
• Software version documentation for matching control systems

Construction of declaration document system

New 2025 regulation requirements forTrinity document package:

• Basic legal instruments
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate (RCEP new version format)
  • Certificate of Free Sale from exporting country
• Technical compliance documents
  • Annual validity verification for CE/UL certifications
  • Equipment operational noise test report

Customs clearance process timeline

Typical clearance cycle (Maritime TransportationCalculated upon port arrival):

• Days 1-3: Preliminary document review (note field changes after Single Window system upgrade)
• Days 4-7: On-site inspection preparation (focus on completeness of safety warning labels)
• Days 8-10: Tax calculation (13% VAT rate for electromechanical products remains unchanged in 2025)

Cost Control Strategy

Case study: Cost breakdown for imported laser cutting equipment:

• Tariff cost proportion decreased to 12% (benefiting from free trade agreements)
• Increased demurrage risk (monthly port storage fee growth reached 8%)
• Reasonable range for professional agency fees: 1.2%-2.5% of cargo value

Risk warning and response plan

Three major risk points under intensified 2025 monitoring:

• Tightened refurbishment criteria for used equipment (restricted if usage exceeds 30% of design lifespan)
• Strengthened intellectual property border protection (patented equipment requires pre-registration)
• Expanded environmental surcharge coverage (additional 8% levy on fluorine-containing refrigeration equipment)

Agency service provider selection criteria

Three dimensions for professional capability evaluation:

• Customs AEO certification level (priority given to Advanced Certified Enterprises)
• Specialized equipment clearance case database (covering at least 5 sub-sectors)
• Emergency response network coverage (permanent clearance teams at major ports)