Under the framework of the 2025 revised Customs Act, Canada implementsdynamic classification supervision mechanismfor industrial equipment imports. Importers should pay special attention to three types of equipment: refurbished second-hand equipment, intelligent equipment with AI modules, and specialized machinery involved in energy retrofitting. Taking Q1 2025 data from a provincial port as an example, 32% of customs declaration delays stemmed from inaccurate technical parameter declarations.
Core Customs Clearance Process Breakdown
The average standard clearance time has reduced from 7.2 working days in 2024 to 5.8 working days in 2025, but special equipment still requires additional review steps:
Pre-declaration stage
Must include equipment serial number and manufacturing year
Electromechanical products require IEC standard compliance declaration
Physical inspection stage
New wireless communication module testing requirement added from 2025
Second-hand equipment requires certificate of origin deregistration
Mining machinery enjoys preferential rates of 0-2%
Food processing equipment applies 4.5% base rate
Temporary additional 3% regulatory tax on semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Taking million-dollar laser cutting equipment as an example, through rational utilizationNorth American Supply Chain Tariff Mitigation Program (SCMTP), approximately 11.2% of comprehensive costs can be saved.
Professional Agency Service Value Matrix
Quality agencies provide not only document processing services but also includeRisk Early - Warning SystemandEmergency response mechanism:
early identification of 92% of declaration flaws
Dispute resolution response time ≤4 hours
Providing alternative customs clearance solution database
Analysis of Typical Cases
In March 2025Medical Equipmentimport case, the agency service provider avoided customs clearance delays through the following measures: