Environmental Protectionequipment. 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.Complete process analysis

According to the 2025 latest Customs Tariff, environmental equipment is mainly divided into three categories:Water treatment equipment (HS 842121),Air purification equipment (HS 842139)andSolid waste treatment equipment (HS 847982).Import RepresentationStandard process includes five key stages:

• Pre-qualification review
  • Importers environmental operation license
  • Equipment energy efficiency level certification document
  • It is recommended to verify through the following methods:Document verification
• Technical parameter filing
  • Pollutant treatment efficiency test report
  • Core component material specification
• Tariff optimization calculation
  • Most-favored-nation tariff rate (average 8.5%)
  • Free trade agreement tariff rate (ASEAN 5.5%)
• Special regulatory declaration
  • Pressure vessel safety certification
  • Electromagnetic compatibility testing
• After-sales service system establishment
  • Technical documentation localization translation
  • Spare parts warehouse network layout

Three hidden risk points in customs clearance

2025 environmental equipment import clearance error statistics show that 30% of delays are concentrated in the following areas:

• HS code misclassification risk

  A German-imported membrane bioreactor incurred a 12% tariff difference due to classification error, requiring special attention to distinguishing between equipment functional characteristics and structural components

• Technical standard gap

  There are 42 technical parameter differences between EU CE certification and domestic environmental certification, requiring prior equivalence evaluation

• Misinterpretation of tariff reduction policies

  Environmental equipment tariff reductions under RCEP agreement require simultaneous fulfillment of regional value content ≥40% and specific processing requirements

Agent service provider selection strategy

High-quality agent service providers should possess a three-dimensional capability matrix:

• Policy interpretation ability

  Familiarity with updates to the Ministry of Ecology and Environments 2025 Advanced Environmental Technology Equipment Catalog

• Emergency handling capacity

  Establishment of customs AEO certification fast track, with inspection response time ≤2 hours

• Resource integration capability

  Possessing a professional customs clearance team for environmental protection equipment covering major ports nationwide

Comparative analysis of typical cases

Success Case:The imported VOC treatment equipment from Japan saved CNY 230,000 in tariffs through pre-classification ruling, with the key point being completing it in advance:

• Equipment working principle video explanation
• Adsorbent material composition test report

Failure Case:The Italian sludge dewatering machine was detained at the port for 47 days due to failure to obtain a pressure vessel manufacturing license, with direct losses including:

• Late declaration fee: 0.05% of cargo value per day
• Storage fee: CNY 200/ton/day

2025 industry trend forecast

According to the latest policy trends from the General Administration of Customs, it is recommended to focus on:

• Smart supervision applications

  Imported environmental protection equipment will gradually implement remote monitoring of operational data

• Deepening of regional trade agreements

  The upgraded China-New Zealand FTA reduces tariffs on environmental protection equipment to 3%

• The EUs new Battery Law (2023) requires importers to provide a carbon footprint statement

  The EUs proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will affect equipment production costs