Industry specificequipment. 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.Demand continues to rise

As of 2025第一季度, Chinas waste-to-energy equipment imports increased 23% year-on-year, with critical equipment accounting for 78%. Core components for grate-type incinerators, semi-dry deacidification towers, and SNCR denitrification systems remain primarily imported due to complex manufacturing processes. A procurement director from an environmental group revealed: Lead time for imported incinerator hydraulic drive systems has shortened by 40% compared to three years ago, but compliance costs have risen by 15%.,

Analysis of three major customs clearance challenges for equipment imports

Challenge 1: HS code classification disputesFor flue gas treatment modules, rotating atomizers (8525/8424) and activated carbon injection devices (8479/8424) show 20% declaration discrepancy rates. Cases handled by an agency in 2024 showed maximum late declaration fees reaching 9% of cargo value due to misclassification.

Challenge 2: Technical access certification barriersStarting 2025, the new CE certification directive requires additional EN 17003 pressure test reports for incinerator hydraulic systems. EU suppliers often omit embassy legalization for key documents, causing customs delays.

• Typical missing documentation scenarios:
  • Pressure vessel design drawings without Hague Apostille (37% occurrence)
  • Expired explosion-proof electrical certifications (18% new detection rate in 2025)

Challenge 3: Duty calculation disputesFor split shipments of complete incinerator systems, royalty fees account for 12-25% of goods value. One project paid 3.26 million yuan in back taxes and late fees for undeclared technology royalty payments.

Core value realization path for professional agencies

Leading agencies achieve 17-25% total cost savings for equipment imports through integrated three-in-one service systems:

• Pre-classification systemEstablish a database of 6000+ environmental protection equipment with 98.7% HS code matching accuracy
• Pre-qualification mechanismCoordinate with EU notified bodies 120 days in advance to complete special requirements such as EN 1090 welding certification
• Tax planning modelUtilize WCO classification decision case database to reasonably avoid transfer pricing risks

In-depth analysis of typical service cases

A provincial environmental protection company encountered the following when importing German grate-type incineration systems:

• Equipment module split transportation led to functional identification disputes
• Hydraulic drive unit was mistakenly classified under mechanical transmission category
• Technical documentation did not include equipment installation guidance videos

After professional agency intervention, throughAfter confirming the above tax - calculation elements, tariffs can be calculated through the following formula:+Functional test report+AEO mutual recognition customs clearanceCombined solutions reduced overall customs clearance time to 72 hours and lowered tariff costs by 8.3%

2025 policy trend forecast

According to General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 58, three major changes will occur in waste incineration equipment imports:

• Separate declaration requirement for dioxin detection equipment (effective July, 2025)
• Import restrictions on second-hand flue gas analyzers (implemented in Q3 2025)
• EU suppliers required to provide carbon footprint declaration (mandatory by end of 2025)

Professional agencies have established dynamic monitoring systems that can provide 60-day advance warnings of policy changes, helping importers adjust procurement strategies. Industry research data shows that companies using professional agency services achieved 41% higher equipment import compliance rates and 23% shorter project commissioning cycles.