In 2025, the General Administration of Customs made significant adjustments to the regulatory catalog for plastic processing machinery, addingEnergy consumption standard verification for intelligent control systemsrequirements. A Zhejiang-based company importing a German all-electric injection molding machine faced 37 days of port detention due to uncertified energy efficiency documents (without CNAS certification), incurring over 120,000 yuan in additional storage fees. This case reveals: the choice of professional agency services directly impacts the success of import projects.
Core changes to 2025 import procedures
Declaration link
New HS code subheading 8477.8015 (intelligent control injection molding units)
EU CE certification must be submitted simultaneouslyChinese translation of EMC test reports
Hydraulic equipment must undergoBiodegradability testing of hydraulic oil
Hidden paths to tariff reduction
New opportunities for injection molding equipment imports under 2025 free trade agreements:
Equipment from RCEP member countries
Tariffs on Japanese equipment reduced from 8% to 6.2%
Cumulative rules for Korean equipment relaxed to55% regional value content
Taiwan equipment under ECFA
Clamping force ≥850-ton equipment can apply forZero-tariff special channel
Technical barrier solutions
For the latestPlastic machinery energy efficiency labeling regulations in Europe and Americastrictly controlled in 2025, professional agencies should provide:
Pre-inspection service
Comparative analysis of EU ERP Directive and national standard GB 39198
Compliance verification ofEquipment noise levels in decibels
Rapid Response Mechanism
Turkey SGS certification conversion to China Customs recognition48-hour expedited channel
Agent service selection evaluation matrix
Essential Qualifications
AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Advanced Certification qualification from customs
Minimum 3 successful import cases (clamping force ≥2000 tons)
Core competencies
Germany TüV/US UL certification documentsLocalization rewriting capability