Three major changes in 2025 import regulatory policies

According to the joint announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the General Administration of Customs, effective from January 1, 2025, agriculturalEquipment ImportsKey focus areas:

• Qualitative adjustment of tariff quotas: The power segment classification standard for wheeled tractors has been adjusted from 90 horsepower to 110 horsepower
• Expansion of certification catalog: Silage machinery and plant protection drones are now included3CMandatory certification scope
• Upgrading of environmental protection inspection: Diesel engine equipment must provide EU Stage V emission certification documents

Core requirements for import qualification declaration

Documents required by import agency enterprises include:

• Basic qualification documents
  • import and exportPower of attorney registration form
  • Yesforeign tradeForeign trade operator registration certificate
• Special supporting documents
  • Agricultural machinery promotion certification (issued by provincial-level or higher authorities)
  • Used electromechanical product import filing certificate (applicable for second-hand equipment)

Complete customs clearance operation guide

The standard workflow consists of six key stages:

• Pre - classification stage: Verify whether HS codes match power parameters
• Document review period: Ensure technical parameters fully correspond with certification documents
• On-site inspection phase: Pay special attention to the integrity of safety protection devices
• Tax payment period: Note the applicable conditions for VAT credit refund policy
• Local inspection stage: Field operation performance testing requirements
• Records management period: Maintain import records for no less than 5 years

Typical risk warnings and response strategies

Customs audit data from the past three years shows common violations include:

• Incorrect commodity classificationUnclear demarcation between combine harvesters and agricultural transport vehicles
• Package damageEngine power misrepresentation leading to certification invalidation
• Lack of follow-up supervisionIllegal modification and sale of imported agricultural machinery

Professional agency services should be establishedDual review mechanismConduct technical document compliance review during pre-declaration phase, complete simulated customs clearance testing before arrival, with special attention to equivalence recognition between EU CE certification and domestic standards

Key points for special business processing

For specific import scenarios, note the following:

• Application of free trade agreementsCombine harvesters from Japan and Korea enjoy 7% tariff preference under RCEP
• Temporarily imported equipmentRequires ATA carnet processing and deposit payment
• Component importsComplete sets of parts require separate declaration of functional modules