Latest 2025 customs data shows that ChinasMedical Equipmentimport volume is expected to exceed $28 billion, with three categories of medical devices accounting for 47%. Compared with ordinary goods, medical equipment imports involvea dual regulatory system: compliance with both the General Administration of Customs Supervisory Measures for the Inspection of Imported Medical Devices and the National Medical Products Administrations device registration requirements. In 2024, an MRI equipment purchase by a tertiary hospital was detained at port for 37 days due to incomplete agency qualifications, resulting in direct losses exceeding 800,000 yuan.
Certification is the first threshold for cooperation
Basic Qualification Requirements
Medical Device Business License (Category III)
Customs AEO Advanced Certification qualification
ISO13485 Medical Device Quality Management System Certification
Special equipment additional certification
Radiation equipment requires approval from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Implantable devices require notarized certification of original manufacturer authorization
Diagnostic reagent imports require special biosafety qualifications
Professional agency companies should possessEnd-to-end process node control capability:
Pre-classification declaration accuracy rate over 98%
Ability to handle special declaration procedures for used equipment imports
Familiarity with inspection focus differences for medical equipment at various ports
Shanghai Port: Focus on verifying radiation safety certificates
Shenzhen Port: Enhanced inspection of consumables packaging integrity
Channel resources affect procurement costs
High-quality agency companies typically possessDual negotiation capability:
Direct procurement channels established with global TOP20 medical device manufacturers
Dedicated medical equipment space with major shipping companies
Possession of special transportation resources
-40℃ refrigerated transport fleet
Shock-absorbing air cushion vehicles (suitable for precision equipment)
After-sales service determines long-term benefits
The newly implemented Medical Device Use Quality Supervision and Management Measures in 2025 require importers to provide:
Complete Chinese translation of technical documentation
Traceable parts supply system
48-hour emergency response mechanism
Case: An agency company established a 3-hour emergency clearance channel for pacemakers
Cost control requires thorough management
Explicit cost control
Application of tariff preferential policies (e.g., ECFA Early Harvest Program)
Optimization of transportation insurance portfolio solutions
Prevention of hidden costs
Port demurrage fee early warning mechanism
Technical rectification plan reserve
Under the background of medical device import filing system reform in 2025, selecting anFull - chain service capabilitiesagency company can not only ensure compliant equipment entry but also shorten the procurement cycle by over 30% through professional services. It is recommended that enterprises require the agency to provide import cases of similar equipment in the past three years and conduct on-site inspections of their warehousing conditions and emergency handling capabilities when making selections.