Special metallurgyequipment. 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.The 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