New Challenges in the Precision Instrument Import Industry

The global industrial automation equipment market size is projected to exceed 680 billion USD in 2025, with detection/analysis instruments maintaining an annual import growth rate of 12%-15%. However, according to Customs statistics, in the first three quarters of 2025,62% involved non-compliance with technical standards, and 31% had classification disputes. Professional agency services have become a key support for enterprises to break through technical trade barriers.

Core value analysis of agency services

High-quality agency services require building a comprehensive risk control system:

• Three-tier qualification pre-review verification
  • Verification of manufacturers ISO 17025 certification validity
  • Review of equipment EMC test reports
  • Determination of CCC exemption conditions
• Dynamic optimization of customs clearance strategies
  • HS code pre-classification dispute resolution database
  • Comparison system for provisional tariff rates and FTA tariff rates
  • Used machineryequipment. 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.Pre-application channel for licenses

Practical points for technical compliance

A case study of a semiconductor company importing wafer inspection equipment in 2025 shows:

• HS Code locking: By decomposing functional modules, the composite equipment was declared under two HS codes 9017.90/9030.89
• It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Certificate: Utilizing RCEP accumulation rules to achieve an 8.3% tariff reduction
• Technical standard conversion: Coordinating with third-party agencies to complete IEC 61010-1 standard equivalency certification

Innovative cost control solutions

Professional agency services can achieve comprehensive cost optimization of 15%-22%:

• Reconstruct the logistics plan: Using constant-temperature air cushion vehicles + air pallet transport combination for precision instruments
• Tariff planning breakthrough: Importing complete equipment in batches to enjoy preferential tariff rates for components
• Supply chain collaboration: AEO-certified enterprises enjoy cross-customs zone guarantee quota applicability

Criteria for selecting agency services

It is recommended to evaluate service providers from three dimensions:

• Technical decoding capabilityWhether professional electromechanical product classification specialists are available
• Emergency response experienceSuccess rate in handling inspection anomalies for similar equipment in the past three years
• Depth of Resource IntegrationWhether temporary CCC certification is required for importing special testing equipment