Global KitchenEquipment ImportsMarket New Landscape

According to the latest forecast by Technavio, the global commercial kitchen equipment market will exceed $58 billion by 2025, with China as the second-largest importer maintaining a stable annual import growth rate of 7.2%. With the upgrading of catering formats,modular equipment, smart temperature control systems, and multi-functional integrated stoveshave become the three mainstream import categories, accounting for 62% of total imports.

Three Key Functions of Import Agents

ProfessionalImport RepresentationAgents should provide comprehensive service chains:

• Compliance Management
  • Apply for exemption from certification (meeting the conditions of the Implementation Rules for Exemption from Compulsory Product Certification)3CCertification and Energy Label Filing
  • Coordination of Import Food Safety Certification (FSMS)
• Supply Chain Optimization
  • Special equipment transportation solution design
  • Bonded Warehousing and Distribution Network Layout
• Risk Management
  • Pre-screeningIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:to confirm authenticity
  • Support for Anti-Dumping Investigation Procedures

Five Golden Criteria for Supplier Selection

• Customs Handling Capability Verification: Verify the error rate in import declarations over the past three years (recommended below 0.8%)
• Technical document processing system: Whether equipped with a multilingual instruction manual conversion team
• Crisis Response Timeliness: Average customs clearance delay compensation plan post-pandemic
• Tax planning capability: Accuracy in applying import duty rates for specific equipment
• After-sales Service Network: Maintenance stations covering at least 30 major domestic cities

Comparison of Typical Service Packages

Practical Risk Prevention Case Studies

When a chain restaurant group imported German modular steam ovens in 2025, their agency supplier completed in advance:

• Identified voltage parameter differences between the equipment and Chinese standards (380V→220V)
• Coordinated with the manufacturer to install voltage stabilizers
• Applied for import subsidies on energy-saving equipment (12% tariff savings)

The project completed customs clearance 23 days ahead of schedule, with equipment commissioning qualification rate increased to 98%.

Three-year Partnership Value Assessment

Selecting premium agency suppliers can help enterprises achieve:

• Procurement Cost Optimization: Average 3-5% tariff reduction through classification valuation review
• Operational Efficiency Improvement: 14-21 day reduction in logistics cycle
• Compliance and Security Assurance100% avoid port detention losses caused by declaration errors