GermanyEquipment ImportsNew market trends

In 2025, the EU customs declaration system will be fully upgraded, and the requirement for the granularity of import declaration data will increase by 300%. Data from the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association shows that the export volume of precision machine tool products has increased by 18.7% year - on - year, but the return rate of Chinese importers still remains high at 4.2%. Invisible risks such as misunderstandings of equipment parameters, mistakes in transportation plan design, and lack of technical documents lead to an average hidden cost of 127,000 yuan per import business.

Disassembly of the whole process of importing original equipment

• Procurement negotiation stage
  • Confirmation of technical terms: It is necessary to clarify the differences between DIN/ISO standards and national standards
  • Setting of payment method: It is recommended to adopt a stepped payment of 30% advance payment + 60% document against payment + 10% acceptance
• International transportation plan
  • For precision equipment, it is recommended to choose a constant - temperature containerMaritime Transportation(Cost reduction of 40% vsAir TransportationTrade dispute settlement mechanisms
  • For over - limit equipment, it is necessary to apply for a temporary transit permit 6 weeks in advance
• Core documents for customs clearance
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:It is required to include the eight - digit HS CODE
  • The CE certification document must include the updated content of the 2025 EMC directive

Response strategies for high - incidence risks

Case: A certain auto parts enterprise encountered problems when importing a CNC machine tool

• Risk point: The CE certificate provided by the manufacturer did not update the 2025 explosion - proof directive
• Consequence: A daily storage fee of 3,800 yuan was incurred due to port detention
• Solution: Conduct on - site compliance verification through the German TüV institution

Key points for handling equipment acceptance disputes

• Pre - shipment inspection: It is recommended to choose institutions such as SGS/BV for working condition testing
• Technical document archiving: Retain complete commissioning videos and data records

Golden rules for agency service selection

• Industry-specific experience: Agents for automotive manufacturing equipment must have VDMA certification qualifications
• Emergency handling capacity: Solutions to inspection disputes must be provided within 72 hours
• Risk guarantee system: It is preferred to choose an agent that provides product liability insurance

Prospect of the 2025 declaration policy

The EU Customs Regulation No. 2025/17 requires that, starting from January next year, all declarations of mechanical products must include:

• Equipment energy efficiency grade certificate (EEI certification)
• Traceability documents for key components (including supplier batch information)
• Scrap disposal plan (meeting the requirements of the WEEE directive)

It is recommended that importers clarify the legal obligation of manufacturers to provide the above - mentioned documents in the procurement contract, and stipulate a penalty clause of 2% of the contract amount for each missing document. Through the pre - review of professional agency services, the risk of declaration rejection can be reduced by 92%.