As of Q2 2025, ChinasMedical Equipmentmarket size has exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan, with imported high-end equipment maintaining a share of over 35%. After the implementation of the new Medical Device Supervision and Administration Regulations, the average registration and filing cycle has extended by 45 working days, and customs special inspections found that 32% of enterprises had incorrect declaration classifications. These data reveal: professional agency services have become a necessary choice to avoid compliance risks and improve customs clearance efficiency.
Five core values of agency services
Regulatory dynamic monitoring: Real-time tracking of FDA, CE certification changes and customs classification adjustments
Cost optimization combination: Save 10-15% tariff costs through HS code pre-classification
Risk Early - Warning System: Early identification of technical trade measures (TBT) barriers
Emergency response mechanism: Standardized process for resolving customs inspection disputes within 72 hours
Key nodes of full-process operation
Taking Siemens 3.0T MRI equipment import as an example, professional agency services can reduce operation time by 40%:
Pre - preparation Stage(15 working days):
Verify whether the equipment complies with GB 9706.1-2025 new standards
Apply for an automatic import license (O license)
Logistics execution stage:
Select air-cushion shockproof special containers
Configure constant temperature and humidity transport environment
Customs clearance and delivery phase:
Utilize AEO-certified enterprise fast clearance channel
Complete equipment installation and commissioning supervision
Agency selection four-dimensional evaluation
A procurement case from a top-tier hospital shows that quality agencies can reduce overall import costs by 18%:
Qualification review: Verify Medical Device Business License and customs AEO certification
Case database comparison: Request import clearance records of similar equipment
Service network: Confirm presence of in-house clearance teams at major ports
Risk bearing: Review performance bond terms and compensation plans
Typical risk prevention strategies
Among the ten typical cases reported by the General Administration of Customs in 2025, main risk points for medical equipment imports include:
Software system version not completing localization adaptation
Equipment accessories not declared separately causing classification disputes
After-sales maintenance terms not complying with three-guarantee regulations
Professional agencies establishFour-in-one risk control system(Pre-review + process monitoring + emergency response + traceability improvement), which can reduce trade dispute occurrence to below 2%.