EquipmentImport Customs DeclarationComprehensive Analysis of Agency Fees

Under the new 2025 international trade regulations, when enterprises select customs declaration agency services,Cost Transparencyhas become a core consideration. This article will break downequipment. 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 four major components of customs declaration agency fees from practical business scenarios.

Analysis of Core Fee Structure

• Basic customs declaration service fee
  • HS code classification service fee (300-800 RMB/item)
  • Document preparation fee (0.1% of declared value)
  • Customs system entry fee (fixed 200 RMB/shipment)
• Tax payment agency service fee
  • Duty/VAT payment agency fee (1.5% of tax amount)
  • Deposit management fee (0.3% of cargo value/month)
• Logistics surcharges
  • Port storage fee (40-80 RMB/day·container)
  • Container demurrage fee (200 RMB/day·container)
  • Supervised warehouse handling fee (0.05% of cargo value)

Key variables affecting costs

Implemented in 2025Customs Special Supervision Zone Management Measures,directly impact the fee structure:

• Equipment attributes
  • 20% additional inspection fee for used mechanical equipment
  • 2% special packaging appraisal fee for precision instruments
• Customs clearance timeliness
  • 150% increase for 3-day expedited clearance service fee
  • 80% of base fee for holiday clearance surcharge

Port fee comparison case study

Taking semiconductor equipment with an import value of 5 million RMB as an example, fee differences across ports are significant:

• Shanghai Port
  • Total cost: 82,000 yuan (including port construction fee reduction)
  • Average customs clearance time: 5 working days
• Tianjin Port
  • Total cost: 98,000 yuan (including winter heating surcharge)
  • Average customs clearance time: 7 working days

Strategy for Selecting Agency Services

High-quality agency companies should provideThree key commitments:

• Cost detail pre-disclosure system
• Port detention cost ceiling clause
• Compliance retrospective guarantee mechanism

An auto parts company reduced annual import costs by 18% by choosing an AEO-certified agency, with 60% of savings coming from reasonable avoidance of demurrage fees.

2025 cost optimization suggestions

• Adopt combined declaration strategy
  • Separate declaration for high-tax components
  • Batch declaration for low-value accessories
• Leverage Free Trade Agreements
  • Tariff reduction for specific equipment under RCEP
  • China-Europe Railway ExpressTransportation cost subsidy policy