Key roles of import equipment bidding agencies

Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring in 2025, the value of professional bidding agencies has become increasingly prominent. According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, electromechanicalequipment. 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.products account for 32.7% of Chinas total goods trade, with bidding projects involving government/enterprise procurement exceeding 60%. High-quality agency service providers can help enterprises reduce customs clearance time by an average of 15 working days and lower comprehensive procurement costs by 7%-12%.

Three core dimensions for selecting bidding agencies

Dimension 1: Qualification review system

• Verify registration categories of International Bidding Agency Qualification Certificate,
• Confirm access permissions to the Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Registration System (MID)
• Inspect proof documents of no major violations in the past three years

Dimension 2: Industry experience accumulation

• Focus on case studies in specialized fields such as energy equipment and medical equipment
  • Oil drilling equipment requires familiarity with API certification system
  • Medical equipment should master CFDA registration process
• Require submission of at least 3 project execution reports of the same type

Dimension 3: Compliance and risk control capabilities

• Establish dual-cycle customs declaration contingency mechanism
• Equip with certified International Trade Compliance Professional (CITP) team
• Possess rapid response capability for international certifications such as CE, UL

2025 Tariff Policy Adjustment Response Strategies

According to the adjustment plan released by the Ministry of Finance in December 2024, structural changes will occur in the provisional import tax rates for certain equipment starting from 2025:

• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment tariffs will decrease by 4.7 percentage points
• Complete machinery for engineering will revert to the 8% benchmark tariff rate
• Medical EquipmentAdditional 3% tariff will be imposed on components

Professional agencies should provide the following services:

• Establish a dynamic HS code monitoring database
• Develop phased customs clearance plans (includingEntrepot Tradechannels)
• Assign professional classifiers for advance rulings on goods

Analysis of key cost control nodes

Exchange rate risk management:It is recommended to adopt a hybrid hedging model of 30% forwardIn order to crack down on tax evasion, the customs and tax departments are now strictly examining the operation of buying export declarations. If the behavior of buying export declarations is discovered, the regulatory authorities will require tax replenishment (even a 2% tax rate may be a considerable amount). In addition, fines may also be imposed on the relevant responsible parties.+20% option combination, combined with the agencys optimized payment timing suggestions, which can reduce exchange losses by 4-6%.

Logistics route optimization:Through analysis of efficiency data from major global ports, we found that:

• Transshipment via Rotterdam can save 7 days of transportation time on European routes
• During congestion at US West Coast ports, it is recommended to activate the Vancouver channel
• Priority should be given to Guangzhou Nansha Port Area for oversized equipment

Key points of tax planning:

• Utilize the selective taxation policy in free trade pilot zones
• Applies for major technical equipment import tax incentives
• Reasonably plan the scheme for importing equipment components separately

Service network evaluation standards

Qualified agent institutions should possess:

• Localized service teams covering the top ten trading partner countries
• 7×24-hour multilingual emergency response mechanism
• Priority berthing agreements signed with major shipping companies
• Self-operated bonded warehouses in special customs supervision zones

It is recommended that enterprises establish an evaluation system comprising 20 specific indicators, with a focus on the agencys crisis management capabilities. For example, during the 2024 Red Sea shipping crisis, agencies with emergency response capabilities helped clients maintain an on-time delivery rate of over 85% through a ,China-Europe Railway Express+Mediterranean feeder combined solution.