As global supply chain restructuring accelerates, 2025 equipment imports will facea 37% increase in tariff policy volatility(WTO forecast data),more frequent updates to electromechanical product inspection standardsand other new challenges. Selecting suitable agency services has become a core strategy for controlling import costs and avoiding compliance risks.
Four Golden Rules for Evaluating Agency Service Capabilities
According to the General Administration of Customs 2025 Equipment Import White Paper, high-quality agency service providers must possess the following capability framework:
Customs clearance network coverage
Configuration of localized service teams at major ports
Special supervision zone operation experience coverage ≥85%
Emergency customs clearance channels for equipment debugging parts
Used equipment import residual value assessment services
2025 Service Provider Comparison Dimension Restructuring
Traditional price comparison models can no longer adapt to the new trade environment. Procurement professionals are advised to establish a three-dimensional evaluation model:
Policy Response Speed
Service adjustment cycle after 2024 edition Import Management Measures for Electromechanical Products updates
Number of RCEP origin rule application cases
Emergency handling capacity
Average resolution time for port inspection anomalies
Success rate in classification dispute cases
Digital tool maturity
Real-time customs status tracking system coverage
Smart tax calculation tool accuracy
Future Industry Service Standards Outlook
According to the China Customs Brokers Association 2025 Development Blueprint, equipmentImport Representationwill show three major trends:
Pre-phase: Equipment Selection Feasibility Analysis Reportbecoming standard (from supplier qualification review to equipment installation acceptance)
Intelligent classification systemReplacing manual judgment as mainstream
Procurement professionals are advised to complete strategic service provider reserves before Q3 2024, focusing on new-type providers withASEAN electromechanical product access databases,African port emergency clearance networks,Equipment parameter intelligent analysis systemsto cope with 2025's more complex import environment.