Italyequipment. 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.New market trends

The revised version of the 2025 China-Italy Trade Agreement is about to take effect, with the average tariff on machinery and equipment products reduced to 3.8%. Statistics show that Chinas annual imports of specialized equipment from Italy exceed 12 billion euros, with precision processing equipment accounting for 37%. Agency services need to pay special attention to the newly implemented CE certification 2.0 standard in the EU and the strengthened supervision of second-hand equipment imports by Chinas General Administration of Customs.

Criteria for Selecting High-Quality Agency Service Providers

• Qualification verification:
  • Whether possessing AEO Advanced Certification qualification
  • Whether customs credit rating meets certified enterprise standards
• Professional Capabilities:
  • Whether an Italy-based inspection team has been established
  • Whether professional electromechanical appraisers are equipped
• Service Network:
  • Number of domestic customs clearance ports covered
  • Density of overseas logistics node layout

Key Control Points in the Entire Import Process

Phase One: Preliminary Preparation (15-30 working days)

• Pre-review of equipment technical parameters (focus on verifying HS code accuracy)
• Tax exemption qualification determination (applicable to scientific research equipment imports)
• L/CTerms setting (recommended to adopt 30% advance payment + 70% payment against documents mode)

Phase Two: Logistics Execution (45-60 calendar days)

• Packaging solution design (must comply with ISO 2206 standard)
• Maritime TransportationInsurance configuration (recommended coverage of 130% of equipment value)
• Temporary import solution (applicable to exhibition equipment)

Phase Three: Customs Clearance & Delivery (7-15 working days)

• Electromechanical appraisal dispute handling (complete price composition documents required)
• 3CCertification exemption application (for specific industrial equipment)
• Localized installation and commissioning (requiring suppliers to provide on-site technical guidance)

Typical Risks and Countermeasures

• Technical Trade Barriers:Starting from 2025, Class II medical devices exported from Italy require simultaneous submission of EDMF documents
• Exchange Rate Fluctuation Losses:Recommended to adopt euro settlement + forward foreign exchange hedging combination solution
• Intellectual Property Disputes:Need to verify whether equipment involves EU design patents

Key Cost Control Indicators

• Agent service fee baseline: 1.2%-2.5% of total import value
• Port demurrage alert threshold: Emergency plan activated after exceeding 5 working days
• Tariff optimization potential: Proper utilization of provisional tariff policies can reduce tax burden by 1.8%-3.2%

2025 policy outlook

According to the China-Italy Customs Cooperation Memorandum, both parties will establish a white list mechanism for equipment imports. Pre-qualified suppliers certified by Italian Chambers of Commerce will enjoy reduced customs inspection rates to 40% of normal levels. Priority selection of Italian manufacturers on the white list is recommended, which can shorten customs clearance by at least 10 working days.