Import challenges under global supply chain restructuring

In 2025, the international trade landscape is rapidly evolving, with mechanicalequipment. 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.Exhibits three new characteristics:technology iteration cycles shortened to 18 months,multilateral certification system coverage increased to 78%,special supervision equipment proportion exceeding 30%. Importers face core pain points including customs clearance time fluctuations, upgraded technical barriers, and equipment compatibility verification.

Value screening model for professional agency companies

Build an evaluation system covering five dimensions:

• Certification layer
  • Customs AEO Advanced Certification qualification
  • Specific equipment import filing license
  • FIATA membership for international freight forwarding
• Technical processing layer
  • Accuracy rate of mechanical and electrical product classification ≥98%
  • Non-standard equipment parameter conversion capability
  • Emergency technical rectification solution database
• Risk prevention layer
  • Tariff guarantee insurance coverage rate
  • Port congestion risk early warning system
  • Quality dispute resolution channel

In-depth analysis of typical service scenarios

Taking the import of semiconductor equipment in 2025 as an example:

• Initiated 6 months in advanceHS code pre-ruling
• Coordinating with third-party institutions forCE/FCC simultaneous certification
• DesignBonded warehousing + batch customs clearanceCombination solutions
• EstablishParts traceability systemAddressing quality traceability

Common decision-making pitfalls for importers

• Price-sensitive selection: Neglecting the correlation between agency companies technical processing capabilities and tariff optimization
• Incomplete qualification verification: Lack of special equipment operation qualifications causing customs clearance delays
• Unclear service boundaries: No clear division of responsibilities for handling post-sales technical disputes

Service capability evolution direction for the next three years

Leading agency companies are building:

• Regional trade agreement application expert teams: In-depth development of RCEP rules of origin
• Technical Compliance Pre - review System: Automatic matching of equipment parameters with regulatory requirements
• Supply Chain Visualization Platform: Real-time tracking of dynamics at 30+ global ports

Decision roadmap recommendations

• EstablishComplete lifecycle records for imported equipment
• implementationQuarterly service evaluation of agency companies
• Update regularlyCountry-specific access requirements database