Mechanical and electrical equipmentImport RepresentationThe Iron Triangle Structure of the Industry

Mechanical and Electrical in 2025equipment. 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.The agency market exhibits a significant tripartite balance:Manufacturer-affiliated agentsMastering technical barriers of specific equipment,Comprehensive typeforeign tradeWith a central - enterprise background, covering AEO mutual recognition in 135 countriesBuilding comprehensive chain service systems,Region-specialized agentsDeep cultivation in specific country markets. Actual cases from industrial robot importers show that choosing different types of agency companies can result in customs clearance time differences of up to 15 working days, with comprehensive cost fluctuations exceeding 12%.

Six-dimensional evaluation system solves selection challenges

Based on the Mechanical and Electrical Products Import Management Measures revised by the General Administration of Customs in 2025, it is recommended to evaluate agency companies from the following dimensions:

• Completeness of Qualifications: Focus on verifying AEO certification and special equipment operation licenses
  • New industrial robot safety certification requirements effective from 2025
• Industry experience level: Require to provide operation cases of similar equipment in the past three years
• Service network density: Key ports require in-house customs clearance teams
• Risk management systems: Should include currency hedging and compliance review modules
• Cost control capability: Tariff preference utilization rate should reach over 85%
• Technical value - added services: Equipment commissioning guidance and after-sales traceability systems

Three new trends in the 2025 agency market

According to the latest data from the Mechanical and Electricalimport and exportChamber of Commerce, the industry is undergoing structural changes:

• Upgraded EU CE certification standards creating demand for specialized certification agents
• ASEAN market equipment imports surge 42% year-on-year
• Cross-border supply chain restructuring gives rise to dual headquarters service models

Guide to identifying typical cooperation pitfalls

A machine tool importer experienced project delays due to overlooking the following risks:

• Hidden fee clauses: 20% of companies have encountered additional fee disputes
• Missing technical documents: Primary risk sources for equipment imports in emerging markets
• Ambiguous Liability Division: 38% of disputes originate from transportation segment liability definitions
• Lack of emergency mechanisms: Qualified agents should have 72-hour response capabilities

Path to building optimal cooperation models

Recommend adopting a phased cooperation strategy:

• Initial order selectionModular serviceTesting key capabilities
• EstablishData sharing platformAchieving customs clearance visualization
• IntroducePerformance-based betting clausesBinding service quality
• Conduct regularlySupply chain stress testingEvaluating contingency capabilities

Notably, under the RCEP agreement taking effect in 2025, professional agency companies can secure an additional 3-5% tariff reduction for precision instrument imports. Selecting agency service providers with specialized free trade agreement expertise has become a key measure to enhance competitiveness in electromechanical equipment imports.