I. Refrigeration equipmentImport ClearanceCore cost structure

The latest 2025 import customs clearance cost system includesFour rigid expenditures:

• : The US Customs has a relatively high inspection rate for tool products. Incomplete documents or label errors are likely to cause customs clearance delays.: Based on HS Code 8418.61 (industrial refrigeration equipment), a benchmark tax rate of 9.7% applies, which can be reduced to 5% under free trade agreements
• Value - added Tax: A uniform 13% import VAT is levied on the goods value
• Agent service fee: Includes declaration/inspection/document processing, with market prices fluctuating between 0.8%-1.5% of the goods value
• Inspection and quarantine fee: Special environmental testing fee for refrigerants is approximately 2,800-4,500 yuan per batch

II. Hidden value creation through professional agency services

High-quality agency companies can achievethree key aspectsfor cost optimization:

• HS code correction: Corrects 50% of self-declared HS code errors by enterprises, avoiding 3-8% tax rate discrepancies
• Port congestion prevention: Professional document pre-review can reduce inspection rates from 28% to 9%, saving average daily storage fees of 1,200 yuan
• Logistics Integration: Multimodal transport optimization saves 12-18% of domestic transportation costs

III. 2025 agency service selection criteria

It is recommended to focus on evaluating agency companiesfour capability dimensions::

• Industry experience: At least 30 specialized operation cases for refrigeration equipment
• Service Coverage: Must include hazardous chemical transportation qualifications (e.g. R404a refrigerant)
• Price transparency: Should provide detailed fee breakdowns and emergency plan quotations
• Emergency Response: Practical capability to resolve sudden inspection issues within 2 hours

IV. Typical cost calculation model (using 2 million yuan equipment as example)

• Basic fees: Customs duty 194,000 + VAT 260,000 = 454,000 yuan
• Agency Services: 1.2% service fee 24,000 + inspection fee 3,500 = 27,500 yuan
• Hidden savings: HS code optimization saves 60,000 + port demurrage saves 21,000 = 81,000 yuan

Professional agency services can reduce total costs by15.2%, especially for special equipment (e.g. ammonia refrigeration units) where compliance risk avoidance value is more significant

V. Common questions answered

• Q: Does the cost estimate include cold chain transportation?
  A: Requires explicit request for agency to provide constant-temperature vehicle quotation (additional daily cost of 800-1,200 yuan)
• Q: How are used equipment fees calculated?Equipment ImportsA: Requires additional 30% depreciation assessment fee, with 15% increase in customs duty base
  Q: How is customs clearance time guaranteed?
• A: Professional agencies offer 72-hour clearance guarantee, with 2,000 yuan/day compensation for delays
  A: Professional agents promise a 72-hour customs clearance guarantee, with compensation of 2,000 yuan per day for delays.